Under the leadership of PGA of America member Andrew Blatnik, Peter Millar Licensing Co. will continue to offer an extensive range of soft goods accessories, including t-shirts, belts, and key fobs, in close collaboration with Peter Millar.
Category: Apparel
Summit Golf Brands Adds New Hires and Promotions for Fall 2025 Season
Ian Critser and Taylor Elder have been hired as account executives, covering the PNW and Ohio Valley region, respectively. Brian Holstein (Mid-Atlantic) and Paige Golibart (Eastern Florida) were promoted to senior account executives. Effective immediately, they will join the company’s senior sales team.
Scholastic Sports Sales Owner Jeff Miller Passes Away
Miller owned Scholastic Sports Sales, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in April 2024 and is in its third generation of family ownership. He was a member of the NSGA Board for two terms from 2015 to 2021. He unexpectedly passed away on December 19 at age 69.
EXEC: New Nike Inc. CEO Lays Out Pain Points Ahead and Plans to Re-Focus on Sport
The new CEO did not ride in on a white horse or a chariot as a conquering hero, but as a janitor, not unlike Mr. Earl, who realizes he has a big job to do but also has a clear mind on what must be done.
EXEC: Nike’s NA Q2 Footwear Down 14 Percent; Reduces Classics Share of Business
In North America, Nike Direct declined 15 percent, with Nike Digital down 22 percent and Nike stores down 3 percent.
Wholesale declined 1 percent. Nike said it took another step forward shifting the product portfolio by reducing the proportion of our business driven by the Classic Footwear franchises.
EXEC: Nike Inc. Q2 Reaction May Be More About the CEO’s Plan – Not Key Metrics
That plan has to include boosting innovation in a market that has embraced On, Hoka and a number of other nascent running brands that have taken share in the “technology as fashion” column, as well as brands such as Adidas and Asics that are taking share on the lifestyle side.
Hanesbrands, Inc. Reaches Proposed Settlement in May 2024 Data Breach Case
A proposed settlement has been reached with the company relating to a sophisticated ransomware attack on HBI discovered by the company in May 2022.
Big 5 Sporting Goods Renews Five-Year Credit Facility with BofA
The company has entered into an agreement to amend and extend its credit facility with Bank of America, N. A., as administrative agent and lender.
Skechers Opens New Flagship in Prague, Czech Republic
Skechers now has eight retail locations in the Czech Republic, including five additional stores in Prague, Modřice and Ostrava.
EXEC: UK Retail Sheds 225,000 Jobs in Five Years but Pay Growth Up 25 Percent
Pay growth at retail was said to be well above the national average at 8.5 percent in 2024, and up over 25 percent since 2021. The October Budget increases the National Living Wage by a further 6.7 percent, adding over £2.7 billion to retailer wage bills from April 2025.
ICSC Makes Final Argument for Brick & Mortar Holiday Shopping in New Survey Report
The membership trade organization serving the commercial real estate and retail industries reported physical stores remain an important part of holiday shopping, as 84 percent of surveyed respondents intend to shop in-store or visit a store to pick up an online order.
EXEC: Clothing and Footwear Are Key Contributors to UK’s Growing Inflation
November’s figures were driven primarily by increased inflation rates of fuel, clothing, and footwear, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
Nordstrom Sets Plan to Open Rack Store in Nashua, NH
The 30,000-square-foot store will be located in Royal Ridge Center, a shopping center that includes Marshalls, Sierra Trading Post, HomeGoods, PetSmart, The Paper Store, and other retailers.
Perfect Moment Receives Non-Compliance Letter from NYSA American Exchange
The letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the company’s common stock on the NYSE American. The company’s receipt of the letter from the NYSE American does not affect the company’s business, operations or reporting requirements with the SEC.
Foot Locker CTO Elected to PRA Group Board of Directors
As Foot Locker’s CTO, Butler drives technology strategy, innovation and delivery across their digital, data and analytics, supply chain/merchandising and omni-channel experiences. In addition to serving on multiple boards, Butler is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions.
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