Columbia Sportswear Co. on Monday announced the following management changes within the company’s North America Sales team. Dean Rurak, Columbia’s vice president of U.S. apparel sales, has been appointed senior vice president of North America sales for the Columbia brand, replacing Joe Craig.
Category: Apparel
Aventura, Ecoths Sponsor Continental Divide Trail Coalition
Family-owned and operated active lifestyle brands Aventura and Ecoths have partnered with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) as the official clothing sponsors. Both eco-conscious brands will outfit the entire CDTC staff with sustainable and adventure-ready styles for them to wear at events and in the office.
Should The Outdoor Industry Welcome Selling On Walmart.com?
That was the question explored last week on RetailWire.com, the retail online discussion site, following the launch of Walmart’s Premium Outdoor Store and the consequent revolt after a number of outdoor vendors pulled their product from the site under pressure from outdoor retailers. Panelists were fairly split on the question.
Retail Reports Roundup
Studies arriving last week included a prediction that for the first time ever, more purchases will be made with mobile phones than ever during the upcoming holiday season. Research also found Nike’s chatter among Gen-Z getting louder, consumer reluctance to being targeted via customer segmentation methods, apparel shopping journeys increasingly starting online and the appeal of reward-based promotions and speedy checkouts.
Rhone Partners With The D10
Rhone, the activewear and lifestyle brand, announced a partnership with The D10, a national tour that uses athletic competition to produce a profound impact on pediatric cancer research.
New Era Becomes Official Outfitter Of CFL
The Canadian Football League announced that New Era Cap will become the league’s official outfitter, supplying all authentic on-field product to the league’s nine member clubs, starting in 2019.
SFIA: Sports Industry On The Mend
The sporting goods industry not surprisingly bounced back in 2017 after a brutal 2016 marked by the liquidation of Sports Authority, according to the 2018 SFIA State of the Industry Report. But the report still finds a cautious outlook for most industry players with many struggling to adjust to the digital disruption of retail.
Cherokee Global Brands’ Goal: ‘Think Like A Retailer’
A second-quarter net loss and revenue decline didn’t appear to derail Cherokee Global Brands. The company beat Wall Street estimates and then saw shares jump 17 percent, or 15 cents, in midday trading Friday before moderating to low-double-digit growth later in the day.
Aisle Talk Week of September 10
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including the results of a new poll from Quinnipiac University that shows American voters approved, by a ratio of 49-to-37 percent, Nike’s decision to include Colin Kaepernick in the company’s “Just Do It” anniversary ad campaign.
Sears Holdings Widens Q2 Loss
Sears Holdings Corporation reported a net loss of $508 million, or $4.68 a share, compared to a net loss of $250 million, or $2.33, for the second quarter of 2017. Total sales were down 25.6 percent due to store closings. Comps slid 3.9 percent.
Louisiana Mayor Rescinds Nike Ban
The mayor of Kenner, LA who banned his city’s recreation department from buying Nike products after news of Nike’s controversial Colin Kaepernick ad, is rescinding his order.
PGA Tour Superstore Opens In Indianapolis
PGA Tour Superstore announced the Grand Opening of its newest store in Indianapolis on Saturday, September 22.
Nike’s Colin Kaepernick Ad Earns Wide Approval From Younger Millennials
According to new poll from Quinnipiac University, American voters approved by a ratio of 49-to-37 percent of Nike’s decision to include Colin Kaepernick in the company’s “Just Do It” anniversary ad campaign. The results showed a wide age gap as voters 18 to 34 years old approve 67-to-21 percent while voters over 65 years old disapprove by a narrow 46-to-39 percent.
Cherokee Global Brands Revenues Dip 10 Percent in Q2
Cherokee Global Brands on Thursday reported revenues were down 10 percent for the second quarter reflecting the continuing transition from the company’s direct-to-retail licenses in the United States to wholesale licenses.
Duluth Holdings Opens 40th Store In Golden, CO
Apparel and accessories brand Duluth Holdings Inc., dba Duluth Trading Co., announced the grand opening of a store in Golden, CO, the company’s third location in the state and 40th location overall. The store is located at 16630 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, CO, 80401.
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