Accounting for the extra day in February, total adjusted retail sales MoM softened from an increase of 1.06 percent to an increase of 0.4 percent. Core retail sales also softened from an increase of 0.95 percent to an increase of 0.27 percent.
Category: Apparel
Thermore Introduces Freedom Stretch Insulation
Freedom, made from 50 percent post-consumer recycled polyester, offers “ground-breaking stretch” while providing warmth across many uses for active pursuits.
Gearhead Outfitters Expands into CO with Summit Canyon Mountaineering Deal
The latest expansion increases the retailer’s footprint to over 20 locations in Arkansas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, and now Colorado.
Nosler Announces Promotions; Re-Aligns Marketing Division
Nosler, Inc., the U.S. ammunition manufacturer, promoted Mason Payer, John Nason, and Madi Woodward as it re-aligns its marketing division for continued growth and brand development.
EXEC: On Holding Shares Take a Hit as Analysts Question 2024 Outlook
On generated revenue of more than 1 billion Swiss francs in the Americas region for the full year and more than 1 billion Swiss francs in consolidated gross profit and consolidated net sales from the Wholesale channel for the year.
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Black Diamond Equipment Appoints Creative Director
Kasey Jarvis returns to Black Diamond as the brand’s creative director. Most recently, Jarvis was the chief design and development officer at Under Armour.
Kohl’s Swings to Q4, Full Year Profit as Retailer Posts Best Comps Since 2010
The store business had its best comparable sales performance since 2010 and the retailer managed inventory down 10 percent at year-end. Net income was $186 million in Q4, compared to a net loss of $273 million in Q4 2022.
Brooks Appoints Dan Sheridan Next CEO as Jim Weber Plans Departure
Jim Weber will step down as CEO of Brooks Running Company this spring after 23 years in the position. Dan Sheridan, company president and chief operating officer, will succeed Weber as CEO, effective April 26, 2024.
North Point Brands Adds RepYourWater to Brand Portfolio
The husband-and-wife co-founders of RepYourWater, Garrison and Corinne Doctor, will bring their talents to all sectors of North Point Brands.
On Holding Continues Strong DD Growth into Q4 with DTC Leading the Way
The company said the strength and increasing awareness of the On brand drove record-high traffic to the brand’s website and retail stores worldwide, resulting in a 46.2 percent direct-to-consumer share, the highest in the company’s history.
Clarus Board Appoints New Director, Approves Top Shareholders to Increase Stakes
The parent of the Black Diamond, MaxTrax and Rhino-Rack brands, has appointed Roger Werner to serve on the Board of Directors, effective as of March 8, 2024 and approved two top shareholders’ bids to increase ownership percentage.
First Lite Welcomes New VP, Head of Product
Grundéns and Simms alumnus, Curtis Graves joins First Lite as VP, head of product for the hunting apparel brand First Lite.
EXEC: Early Footwear Manufacturing Reports Reveal Positive YTD Trend
Yue Yuen and Feng Tay reported solid trends for the two-month YTD period, with Yue Yuen down just 0.2 percent and Feng Tay up 4.1 percent as both footwear manufacturers appear to reflect positive moves going into BTS.
NRF Reports Import Cargo Returning to Normal After Red Sea Disruptions
Inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports remains on track to show year-over-year increases through the first half of 2024.