U.S. Ports Set New Record For Imports

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports set a new record this spring and are expected to see near-record volume this month as retailers bring in merchandise ahead of rising costs and further supply chain issues, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation.

Clarus’ Q1 Sales Climb 50 Percent On Acquisitions

Clarus Corporation reported sales jumped 50 percent in the first quarter, which ended March 31, largely due to the acquisitions of Rhino-Rack and MaxTrax. Sales on a proforma basis grew 6 percent. Sales of the Outdoor segment, led by Black Diamond, were impacted by logistics challenges.

Nicklaus Companies Appoints CEO

Nicklaus Companies, a conglomerate of golf-related businesses run and owned by Jack Nicklaus and his family, announced it has hired Phil Cotton as CEO.

Iconix Consolidates Control Of Pony

Iconix International Inc., which secured the North American rights to the Pony in 2015 for $37 million, has acquired the rights to the sneaker brand in the rest of the world, except in China and Taiwan.

Vice Golf Secures Investor

The pan-European private equity firm Oakley Capital announced it is investing in Vice Sporting Goods GmbH, the digitally native golf brand doing business as Vice Golf.

Icebreaker Names General Manager EMEA

Icebreaker, the performance apparel brand owned by VF Corp., has promoted Josh Vaughan, its current sales director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, to EMEA general manager.

Adidas’ Q1 Sales Dip On Supply Chain Constraints And China Weakness

Adidas reported continued double-digit growth in Western markets in the first quarter, but overall sales were down 3 percent on a currency-neutral basis due to supply chain disruptions and a 35 percent tumble in Greater China. FY22 earnings and sales are now expected to reach the lower end of guidance due to the impact of COVID-19-related lockdowns in Greater China.