Sustainable footwear brand Della Terra has hired footwear veteran David Jassem as chief operating officer.
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Scarpa North America Promotes From Within
Scarpa North America, the wholly-owned U.S. and Canadian distributor for Scarpa, announced it had promoted Melanie Hood to director of marketing and communications and Joe Higby as VP of Finance.
Black Diamond To Expand Retail Presence In U.S.
Black Diamond Equipment announced it would open two retail stores this winter in Jackson Hole, WY and Burlington, VT followed by a third retail location in Bend, OR, scheduled to open in Spring 2022.
Bogs Q3 Sales Impacted By Production And Shipping Delays
Weyco Group Inc. reported sales for the third quarter rose 16.2 percent. In the North American wholesale segment, sales of legacy brands (Florsheim, Stacy Adams, and Nunn Bush) all grew against depressed year-ago comparisons tied to the pandemic. Sales of Bogs fell 8 percent mainly due to production and shipping delays from manufacturers in Asia.
Weyco Announces Retirement Of CFO
Weyco Group Inc. announced that John F. Wittkowske, the company’s senior vice president, chief financial officer and secretary, would retire effective May 6, 2022. Wittkowske will be succeeded by Judy Anderson as the company’s chief financial officer and secretary.
Dick’s SG And Nike To Integrate Loyalty Programs In Connected Partnership
Dick’s Sporting Goods and Nike Inc. said its customers could now connect their Dick’s Scorecard and Nike Membership accounts through Dick’s mobile app as part of a new connected partnership to gain access to products, experiences and offers.
Boardriders Appoints New Quiksilver And RVCA Leaders
Boardriders Inc. announced the appointment of Brad Blankinship as global general manager, Quiksilver and David Brooks as global general manager, RVCA.
Nike Files Patents To Sell Virtual Goods
Nike has applied this week for new trademarks indicating its intent to sell branded virtual goods, including shoes and apparel, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Rocky Brands Hit By Fulfillment Challenges In Third Quarter
Rocky Brands Inc. reported earnings that came in well below Wall Street’s consensus estimate and said its results were hurt by temporary fulfillment challenges in the company’s Ohio distribution center.
Big 5’s Profits Dip On Tough Comparisons
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported net earnings declined 15.1 in the third quarter ended October 3, in line with guidance and reflecting challenging comparisons in the year-ago pandemic-fueled quarter. Same-store sales decreased 0.7 percent compared to the prior year period and increased 13.2 percent compared to the third quarter of 2019.
Mitchell & Ness Relaunches Footwear Brand Hood Rubber Company
Mitchell & Ness announces the relaunch of the Hood Rubber Company, a heritage footwear brand that left the marketplace more than 40 years ago.
Under Armour Hikes Outlook On Q3 Earnings Beat
Under Armour Inc. strongly raised its guidance for the full year after reporting third-quarter earnings that were double Wall Street’s consensus targets. Revenues climbed 8 percent in the third quarter.
Nike Board Member To Retire At End Of Year
Nike Inc. said in a regulatory filing that John Connors on October 27 notified the company of his decision to retire as a director of the company effective December 31, 2021. Connors’s decision to retire is not because of a disagreement with the company or the Board of Directors
Scheels Expanding To Idaho
Scheels announced plans to open its first All Sports Store to Idaho. The store is scheduled to open in Spring 2024 in Meridian, West of Boise. The 240,000 retail store is planned to anchor the Ten Mile Crossing development.
Foot Locker Completes Acquisition Of Atmos
Foot Locker Inc. completed the acquisition of Atmos, a digitally-led retailer headquartered in Japan, for $360 million.
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