May’s rebound in confidence was broad-based across all age and income groups and shared across all political affiliations, with the strongest improvements among those identifying as Republicans.
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EXEC: Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO and CFO Unwind Q1 Analysts’ Questions
Net income dipped 4 percent year-over-year to $264 million, compared to $275 in the prior-year first quarter. Non-GAAP net income was said to be flat.
Vail Resorts CEO Steps Down; Board Chair Rob Katz to Assume CEO Role
Company CEO Kirsten Lynch has stepped down from her leadership role and Board director. Current Executive Chair and former CEO Rob Katz is returning as company CEO. Katz will continue to serve as the chairperson of the Board.
Helly Hansen Opens First Denver Store at Market Station
As part of the brand’s strategy to grow its presence in key markets throughout North America, Helly Hansen also opened new stores in Newport, RI and Vancouver, BC for a total of 13 doors in North America.
RVIA: RV Shipments Growth Trends Higher in 2025 YTD Period
Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 4.2 percent from last April with 31,982 shipments. The category jumped 14.2 percent in April 2024.
EXEC: Giant Group Posts 29 Percent Net Profit Decline; Sales Up 4.9 Percent
Giant said cycling remains popular in China, and with demand in the Giant Group U.S. and Europe markets gradually recovering, the upcoming peak season is expected to drive stronger sales in Q2 and Q3 2025.
EXEC: Go Sport and Al Mana Add Key Sporting Goods Execs
Newly appointed leaders Robin Trebbe and Christoffer Jansén are set to transform sports retail operations across the Middle East and emerging markets
EXEC: Norrøna Partners with Topsports for China Retail Presence
This China expansion is expected to complement Norrøna’s existing distribution across North America, Scandinavia, Central Europe, and Asia, including growing markets in Japan and South Korea.
E-Bikes: Rising Injury Risks for Riders of All Ages
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), injuries from micromobility devices, including e-scooters, hoverboards and e-bikes, have risen by an estimated 23 percent annually since 2017. Notably, nearly half (46 percent) of all e-bike injuries from 2017 to 2022 occurred in 2022 alone.
EXEC: Deckers Shares Plunge on Weaker Hoka Growth in Q4 and Q1 Guide Miss
The Hoka brand drove a 3 percent year-over-year increase in the DTC business, which was said to reflect “continued strong growth from international regions and a slight decline in the U.S. due to some unique factors in the quarter.”
Hoka and Ugg Parent Deckers Brands Names New Board of Directors Chair
Davis succeeds Michael F. Devine, III, who is retiring from the Board after over 14 years of service, including six years as chair. Her appointment is effective immediately.
Deckers Posts Fifth Straight Year of Double-Digit Revenue and EPS Growth
Hoka brand net sales increased 10.0 percent, Ugg brand net sales increased 3.6 percent, and Other brands net sales, which now includes Teva, Ahnu and Koolaburra, decreased 6.3 percent year-over-year.
On Elects Helena Helmersson to Board of Directors
Helmersson brings a wealth of experience from her long-standing career in the fashion industry. She served as the CEO of H&M Group from 2020 to 2024. She began her career at H&M in 1997 as a business controller in the company’s buying office and advanced through key leadership roles.
Cole Haan to Launch Performance Golf Apparel Line Spring 2026
The global American lifestyle, footwear and accessories brand, reported signing an exclusive agreement with Catapult Group to introduce a new performance apparel division. Cole Haan Golf Apparel will launch globally in Spring 2026, with racket sports and performance lifestyle collections to follow.
Survey: Americans Are Willing to Sacrifice for the “Perfect” Vacation
Go City released the findings from its latest consumer survey, outlining the hallmarks of a “perfect” vacation and what some U.S. consumers will do to guarantee that experience.
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