This strategic carve-out acquisition is expected to integrate Profoot’s innovative device portfolio and technology into Tommie Copper’s pain management offerings, continuing its focus on pain relief solutions for foot pain.
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EXEC: Sportsman’s Warehouse Kicks Off ‘Spring Reset’ to Clean Inventory, Grow Sales
Wall Street reacted positively to the planned changes, and the Q4 earnings beat as SPWH shares surged 21 percent on Thursday, closing at $3.79 a share. The inventory reduction efforts were said to be $10 million better than planned.

Consumer Confidence Index Flat in March, but Outlook Index May Signal Trouble Ahead
The Consumer Confidence Index was 104.7 in March, essentially unchanged from February. But the Expectations Index, based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business and labor market conditions, fell to 73.8, which is in recession territory.

NRF: Economy Remains ‘Sturdy’ Despite Forecast for Slower Growth
Adjusted for inflation, GDP is expected to grow about 2.3 percent year-over-year, slower than last year’s 2.5 percent but still strong enough to sustain job growth that drives consumer spending.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Posts DD Same-Store Sales Decline in Q4; Swings to Loss
The retailer reported lower-than-expected Q4 sales for the 14-week period ended February 3, but indicated it was successful in reducing excess inventory. Same-store sales decreased 12.8 percent on a 13-week comparable basis.

G/Fore Arrives in the Big Apple
The pop-up retail space at 536 Madison Avenue is said to be consistent with the company’s locations in Scottsdale, AZ and Palm Beach, FL.

Oros Labs Secures $22M in Series B Funding
The thermal solutions company serves an array of dual-use applications. The funding round was led by Airbus Ventures.

Skechers signs Albert Pujols as Brand Ambassador
Skechers signed former Cardinals and Angels MLB player Albert Pujols as its latest brand ambassador. The two-time world champion and future Hall of Famer, will star in a Spanish-language campaign designed to educate fans about Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins.

Puma to Open Puma Studio in Los Angeles in Early 2025
Puma Studio, when complete, will be a creative space that brings the brand’s design and marketing teams closer to the most influential communities and celebrities to inspire products and campaigns for the strategically important U.S. market.

March Manufacturing PMI at 50.3 Percent; Textile Mills Lead Sector with Growth
A Manufacturing PMI above 42.5 percent, over a period of time, generally indicates an expansion of the overall economy.

Authentic Brands Group Appoints Head of Australia and New Zealand
The company appointed Lim Mi-Kyoung as SVP, head of Australia and New Zealand, reportedly overseeing its regional expansion, focused on brand development and driving long-term growth.

EXEC: JD Sports Ends FY on January Down Note; Sees Upside Ahead from Summer of Sport
For the full year, like-for-like comp sales were up 4.2 percent, with all regions ahead of the previous year with organic sales growth of 8.4 percent.

EXEC: JD Sports Inks Partner for South Africa Expansion
The company signed a franchise agreement with Foschini Retail Group (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of South African retailer The Foschini Group Limited (TFG) to launch the JD brand in South Africa.

EXEC: Researching Exposures & Effects from PFAS and Consumer Textiles on Human Health
The study provides insights into the measurement of PFAS in various consumer textiles and how they enter the body; however, the pattern of PFAS detection in the evaluated textiles does not fully align with reported human serum levels.