Authentic Brands Group appointed Steve Robaire as EVP, Reebok International, effective July 1, 2022.
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Fenix Outdoor’s Revenues Climb 30 Percent In First Quarter
Fenix Outdoor, based in Switzerland, reported sales grew 30 percent in the first quarter to €165.2 million ($174 mm) from €127.1 million a year ago.
Columbia Sportswear Raises Earnings Guidance On Q1 Beat
Columbia Sportswear Company’s earnings rose 20 percent in the first quarter ended March 31 on a 22 percent revenue gain. The company raised its EPS guidance for the year, with earnings topping Wall Street targets. Among brands, the largest gain came from Sorel, up 37 percent year-over-year, followed by Columbia, up 22 percent, with mid-single-digit gains at Prana and Mountain Hardwear.
Johnnie-O Secures $108 Million In Funding Round
Johnnie-O, the West Coast apparel brand for men and boys, closed an investment of $108 million from Wasatch Global Investors and Ares Management Corporation.
KOA Report: A Record 57 Million Households Camped In 2021
Kampgrounds of America, Inc.’s 2022 North American Camping Report found that 57 million households reported going on at least one camping trip in 2021, an 18 percent increase compared to 2020 and the greatest year-over-year change since KOA began reporting the numbers.
Delta Apparel Appoints New Board Member
Delta Apparel, Inc. announced the appointment of Sonya E. Medina to its Board of Directors.
Nike Unveils One-Million-Square-Foot Serena Williams Building
Nike has unveiled the Serena Williams Building, a one-million-square-foot space at its headquarters in Beaverton, OR. The structure houses 200,000 square feet of lab space for Nike’s Consumer Creation team to “create the future of sport.”
Rally House Opens Store In Stillwater
Rally House opened a new store in Stillwater, its fourth store in Oklahoma.
Gordini Makes Key Hires, Expands Sales And Marketing Team
Gordini announced key hires toward its commitment to responsible production and value-driven business best practices. The company appointed a new social and environmental impact director timed with expanding its sales and marketing team.
Centric Brands Acquires Hosiery Division From Daytona Apparel Group
Centric Brands LLC. announced the strategic acquisition of a division of Daytona Apparel Group, a portfolio of retail brands owned by Windsong Brands, that closed on March 24th of this year. Centric will take full ownership of Daytona Apparel Group’s hosiery division which sells product across multiple brands in stores nationwide.
Unifi’s Q3 Sales Climb 12 Percent
Unifi, Inc. reported earnings declined 56.3 percent in the third fiscal quarter ended March 27 as lower gross margins offset a 12.3 percent revenue gain. The parent of Repreve said sales and profitability were in line with expectations.
Dick’s Sporting Goods And Public Land Pilot In-Store Buy-Back Program
Dick’s Sporting Goods and Public Lands, the outdoor arm of Dick’s Sporting Goods, will pilot an in-store buy-back program for select hard and soft gear in select markets.
Moosejaw Launches Outdoor Gear Rental Program
Moosejaw has launched a gear rental program. The program ships to any destination in the U.S. Outbound and return shipping is free for most rentals. The online access to gear rentals includes brands Big Agnes, Kelty, Marmot, and MSR.
Nathan Sports To Open Flagship Store In Southern California
Nathan Sports will open its first retail store in Costa Mesa, CA, offering its newly launched apparel and sunglasses collection and running hydration options, including vests, packs, handhelds, and belts. The grand opening begins on April 29.
Higg Raises $50M In Series B Funding Round
Higg Co, the technology company behind the Higg Index platform, announced its $50 million Series B funding round. The funding is co-led by technology growth investor Silversmith Capital Partners, Tom Steyer and Katie Hall’s Galvanize Climate Solutions, along with participation by Series A partners Titan Grove and Buckhill Capital.
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