SGB Executive Q&A: Topo Athletic CEO Tony Post

Topo Athletic, the footwear company that longtime Vibram USA executive Tony Post launched five years ago, has much more to celebrate than a milestone anniversary. Post spoke with SGB about other recent achievements at the brand, including a new partnership with his old company and what drove the company’s decision to enter a new category.

Salewa North America Appoints Drew Saunders As Country Manager

Salewa North America, which operates the Dynafit, Salewa, Wild Country and Pomoca brands in the U.S. and Canada, has announced promotions within its North American leadership team—Drew Saunders has been named country manager, while Ross Herr was named sales and marketing manager

Under Armour Faces #MeToo Moment

Under Armour in a letter to employees vowed to shore up its culture after the Wall Street Journal came out with an extensive report on years of sexual misconduct at the firm, including a past practice of letting employees expense strip club visits.

Retail Reports Roundup

Retail studies arrived on increasing rates of discretionary spending online, online personalization disappointing consumers, disconnects around consumers pricing perceptions, unplanned absence creating selling floor shortages, and rewards members desire for cash.

Asics Sees 8 Percent Q3 Sales Drop In The Americas

Asics Corp. reported an operating loss in its American region of ¥398 million ($3.5 mm) in the third quarter as sales declined 8.1 percent. Companywide, Asics slashed its earnings guidance for the year as it also saw a steep decline in profits in the Europe and a modest decline in Japan.

361 Degrees Launches Retail Racing League

Kicking off mid-2019, the league will be comprised of teams from run specialty retailers who will compete at local races over an eight-month period to win the opportunity to run the final race in early 2020 and take home the coveted $50,000+ prize purse.

Darn Tough Vermont Appoints Reps For Southern Region

Darn Tough Vermont, the maker of performance outdoor and lifestyle socks, announced that effective immediately Apex Outdoor Sales is responsible for representing the Darn Tough brand covering all channels servicing Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma (TALO).