Boardriders has named Nicolas Foulet as its EMEA president. Foulet has spent 20 years at Boardriders, which owns Quiksilver, Roxy, Billabong, RVCA, DC Shoes, Element and Von Zipper.
Category: Footwear
Iconix Brand Group Reaches Deal With Genesco To Create Starter Footwear
Iconix Brand Group Inc. has signed a new three-year licensing agreement with Genesco, Inc. to be the exclusive U.S. and Canadian footwear licensee for Starter.
All Canadian Shoe Outlet Stores To Close
The discount family footwear chain Canadian Shoe Outlet (CSO) is now running store closing sales at all 15 locations across Ontario. The closures were blamed on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on brick-and-mortar stores.
Sportsman’s Warehouse’s CFO To Depart
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc., which agreed in January to be acquired by Bass Pro, said in a regulatory filing that its CFO, Robert Julian, had notified the company that he plans to resign, effective October 1, 2021.
Kathmandu’s Sales Expand 15 Percent In Fiscal Year
Kathmandu Holdings Ltd. reported sales rose 15.1 percent in the fiscal year ended July 31. Strong performances were seen from Rip Curl and Oboz, driven by participation growth in surfing and hiking. The Kathmandu chain was impacted by COVID-related travel restrictions.
Dick’s SG Becomes Official Sporting Goods Retail Partner Of The WNBA
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced that Dick’s Sporting Goods has been named an Official Marketing Partner of the league beginning in 2021. Through this new multiyear agreement, Dick’s Sporting Goods will become the Official Sporting Goods Retail Partner of the WNBA.
Under Armour Countersues UCLA In Sponsorship Rift
Under Armour Inc. has filed a countersuit three weeks after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge refused to dismiss UCLA’s $200 million lawsuit against Under Armour.
Nike Named World’s Most Marketable Brand In Sport For 2021
Nike again earned the top spot in SportsPro’s second annual list of the World’s 50 Most Marketable (50MM) Brands powered by Hookit. Adidas came second in the standings. Emirates, Santander and Red Bull rounded out the top five.
Amer Sports Announces Retirement Of Salomon VP / Atomic GM
Amer Sports announced that Mike Adams is retiring after 45 years in the snowsports industry and more than 25 years with Amer Sports.
Nike Compensation/Benefits VP Joins Walmart
Kim Lupo, formerly Nike’s VP, global total rewards, operations & people analytics, has joined Walmart as senior vice president of total global rewards.
Whatnot Raises $150 Million In Funding
Whatnot, the live stream shopping platform and marketplace, announced it has raised $150 million in Series C funding from returning investors Andreessen Horowitz, YC Continuity and new investor CapitalG.
Foot Locker Completes Acquisition Of WSS
Foot Locker Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of Eurostar, Inc., the parent of the WSS chain, for $750 million in cash.
On Signs On As Sponsor Of Laver Cup
The Swiss footwear brand On signed on as the Official Footwear Sponsor for the Laver Cup tennis event.
Deloitte: Holiday Retail Sales Expected to Increase 7-9 Percent
Holiday retail sales are likely to increase between 7 percent and 9 percent in 2021, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast. Deloitte also forecasts that e-commerce sales will grow by 11 percent to 15 percent, year-over-year.
Deckers Brands Elects Independent Board Member
Deckers Brands announced the election of David A. Burwick to its Board of Directors. He is CEO of The Boston Beer Company.
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