Stif Mountain Bikes, a Bristol and Yorkshire-based bike shop and bike brand, plans to close its doors in September.
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Take a Video Tour of Wolverine Worldwide’s New Merrell and Saucony HQ
The centerpiece is a top-to-bottom renovation of 40,000 square feet, which houses the company’s two largest brands, Merrell and Saucony, the latter of which the company recently relocated to Rockford, MI from Boston.
EXEC: Arc’teryx Still King at Amer Sports But Growth Trend Moderates
For full-year 2025, Amer Sports expects the Technical Apparel segment revenue, which is primarily Arc’teryx, to increase in the range of 20 percent to 22 percent. Segment operating margin is expected at ~21 percent.
Repreve Maker Unifi Sells Plant for $45 Million
The company closed on selling its manufacturing facility in Madison, NC to an unidentified third-party buyer for $45.0 million, and reported it will use $25.0 million of the net proceeds to reduce the existing term loan and $18.3 million to reduce outstanding revolving loans.
EXEC: VF Q4 Profits Beat Plan as TNF and Timberland Deliver Healthy Growth
While Vans disappointed, VF Corp. saw a robust revenue performance in the fourth quarter by The North Face and Timberland while profits came in better-than-expected due to payback from its Reinvent transformation program. Outerwear as a “standout” for TNF while Timberland’s sales surged 34 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the Americas region.
Crocs, Inc. Moves Reilly to Corporate EVP and CBO; Heydude Needs a Leader
Reilly, formerly president of Heydude, will take over the role of corporate EVP and chief brand officer, including oversight of marketing and communications for the Crocs and Heydude brands. Andrew Rees, Crocs’ CEO, will serve as the interim president for the Heydude brand.
Target Trading Lower as Retailer Misses Q1 EPS Estimates; Cuts Guidance
Comparable sales decreased 3.8 percent in the first quarter, reflecting a comparable store sales decline of 5.7 percent and comparable digital sales growth of 4.7 percent.
Rally House Opens New Storefront in Blacksburg, Virginia
The sports merchandise and apparel retailer, has opened Rally House Blacksburg, its first store in Virginia, on Main Street, steps from the Virginia Tech campus.
Canada Goose Gets DD Lift from DTC in Q4; Wholesale Falls in the Mid 20s
DTC Revenue increased 15.7 percent (+11.6 percent cc) to CN$314.1 million, said to be driven by DTC comparable sales growth of 6.8 percent and revenue from non-comparable stores.
EXEC: Salomon Footwear Continues to Boost the Brand and Parent Amer Sports
The Amer Sports Outdoor Performance segment saw revenues increase 25 percent year-over-year to $502 million in Q1, driven by “very strong performance” in Salomon Softgoods and “good results” in Winter Sports Equipment, following a slow start to the winter season.
Report: Pickleball Courts Top List of Amenities Campgrounds Added in 2024
Pickleball courts overtook Wi-Fi as the most added amenity in 2024. Properties were 29 percent more likely to add pickleball courts in 2024 than any other service, including swimming pools and hot tubs, dog parks, kayaks/canoes, and bicycles.
RV Industry Association Hires Senior PR Manager
Mindy Smith is responsible for media monitoring and strategy development to determine what public relations campaigns and pitching strategies will yield results that create a genuine interest in the RV lifestyle.
Haro Bikes Hires European Sales Director
Christoph Kronenberg has reportedly held senior positions at 3T Bike, Bianchi Bicycles, and with his own business, BCP Bikes. Most recently, as country and sales manager DACH for 3T.
EXEC: Amer Sports C-Suite Details Small Tariff Impact and FY Guidance Bump
The parent of the Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Salomon, Atomic and Wilson Sports brands is far less exposed to U.S. market issues than many other brands and has a far larger Asia, China and Europe component than many others that are more U.S.-centric.
Helinox Adds Key Leadership to Strengthen European and U.S. Market Growth
The maker of portable furniture and outdoor gear has added Ethan Moon as COO, Chi-Wang Cheung as chief strategy officer and Markus Hefter, director and head of European sales and operations. Daniel Hartung will continue to head design and innovation in Europe.
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