European Outdoor Group (EOG), along with trade show organizer Messe München, have jointly decided not to hold the OutDoor 2025 as scheduled in May.
Category: Apparel

Recall: AFTCO Youth Solitude Jackets with Drawstrings
American Fishing Tackle Company sold roughly 820 jackets online at aftco.com and fishing, camping and outdoor equipment stores nationwide. The drawstring in the hood of the recalled jackets could get caught on objects and cause death or serious injury to children due to a strangulation hazard.

Digital Brands Prices Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock
Before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses, the gross proceeds from the offering are expected to be $7.5 million.

Steve Madden Board of Directors Approves Deal to Acquire Kurt Geiger
Steve Madden has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based Kurt Geiger from a group led by international private equity firm Cinven for an enterprise value of approximately £289 million in cash.

Perfect Moment Swings to Fiscal Q3 Net Loss as Sales Decline 8 Percent
Total net revenue declined 8 percent to $11.7 million from the prior-year Q3 quarter, said to be largely due to a decrease in collaboration revenue partially offset by an increase in retail net revenue.

BJ’s Wholesale Club to Open in Florida
The new club will open in Brooksville, FL, on February 21, 2025, including an on-site BJ’s Gas location opening on February 6. Club members who shop the store, save of up to 25 percent off grocery store prices.

EXEC: Asics Sees 2024 Lifestyle Footwear Sales Surge 50+ Percent
The company’s SportStyle and Onitsuka Tiger categories each posted growth in excess of 50 percent year-over-year to nearly ¥100 billion each, while operating profits more than doubled for each category versus 2023. SportStyle sales grew 120 percent in the North America region.

EXEC: Moncler S.p.A. Continues Double-Digit DTC Growth in 2024 as Wholesale Falls
Moncler S.p.A. (Group), the Italy-based parent of the Moncler and Stone Island brands, saw full-year 2024 consolidated revenues increase 7 percent in constant-currency terms (cFX), to €3,108.9 million.

EXEC: Authentic Inks Deal to License Spyder Brand for Snow Apparel & Accessories
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has granted Outdoor Collective the license for Spyder manufacturing in the ski and snow apparel categories, as well as accessories. The move comes on the heels of the bankruptcy of former partner and Spyder licensee Liberated Brands.

Fleet Feet to Open Fourth Franchise Location in Arizona
Billy Preston is opening a new Fleet Feet franchise store in downtown Prescott, AZ, with easy access to over 500 miles of nearby trails and outdoor recreation year-round.

HanesBrands, Inc. Sets CEO Transition Plan; Bratspies Eyes Year-End Departure
Steve Bratspies will depart the CEO role at the end of 2025, or upon the appointment of his successor. Bratspies will step down from the Board of Directors concurrent with the end of his tenure as CEO.

EXEC: Sebago, Superga, K-Way Parent BasicNet Posts Solid 2024 Gains
BasicNet S.p.A., the Turin, Italy-based parent of the Sebago, Superga, Briko, Kappa, K-Way, Jesus Jeans, and Sabelt brands, has reported that full-year consolidated revenues increased 3.1 percent year-over-year to €409.2 million in 2024.

Beyond Yoga Parent Levi Strauss Shuffles Leadership Team
Karyn Hillman, Jason Gowans, Harmit Singh, Gianluca Flore, Bernard Bedon, new to the Executive Leadership Team from Nike, and Liz O’Neill are part of LS&Co’s organizational change to streamline decision-making, drive operational excellence and align the company’s structure with its strategic priorities.

Hyosung TNC Hires U.S. Marketing Director to Drive Growth
Malvina Hoxha will direct the U.S. marketing team in promoting Hyosung TNC’s specialty fibers and fabrics to targeted brands and retailers. She will also manage joint development and promotional programs with key industry partners.

Bluestar Alliance Acquires Palm Angels to Expand Streetwear Stable
The acquisition follows the company’s September 2024 acquisition of Off-White from LVMH, and is said to underscore the company’s continued expansion into the high-end streetwear and luxury fashion sectors.