Rocky Brands reported a strong uptick in earnings in the second quarter ended June 30, boosted by strong performances by its Xtratuf and Muck brands as well as robust full-price selling across wholesale. Sales advanced 7.5 percent in the period. Bookings for its U.S. Wholesale business for the second half are up “solidly” year-over-year.
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Grivel Brand Opens U.S. Subsidiary to Work Directly with Specialty Retailers
Retailers and wholesale partners can now place orders directly with Grivel’s U.S.-based logistics team for faster lead times, better product availability and clearer communication. The transition takes effect immediately, as of Tuesday, July 29
EXEC: Cotopaxi CEO Lindsay Shumlas Chases Urban Outdoor Consumer Opportunity
Lindsay Shumlas, Cotopaxi’s CEO since last December, talked with SGB Executive about Cotopaxi’s recent management reset and its pursuit of the casual and active adventurers in urban settings, that’s resulted in the recent opening of several pop-up locations and is expected to drive its next leg of growth.
EXEC: Loop Tackle Promotes Jim Coates to CEO as Sim Moves to Conservation Role
Coates has served as the Loop Tackle’s president and COO since 2024 and now succeeds Gordon Sim, who led the company for more than 12 years and will transition into the new role of chief conservation officer.
EXEC: Goldwin Inc. Affiliate Makes Strategic Investment in Ambercycle, Inc.
This new investment marks a milestone for Ambercycle, as its cycora technology enters the fashion industry, one of the most technically advanced and quality-focused textile markets, for the first time.
EXEC: Decathlon to Double India Sourcing to $3 Billion by 2030
The French sporting goods company said that by the end of 2030, the retailer will source 15 percent of its goods from India, with the growth driven by “high-potential” categories such as footwear, fitness equipment and technical textiles.
Consumer Confidence Index Rises in July on More Positive Forward View
July’s modest gain in confidence was said to be driven by consumers over 35 years old and shared across all income groups except those earning the least (with household annual income below $15k).
Amer Sports’ Debt Upgraded by Moody’s On Improving Cash Flow
Moody’s Ratings upgraded Amer Sports, Inc.’s debt ratings due to the company’s improvement in leverage and free cash flow, supported by a “considerable debt repayment” in 2024 and strong consumer demand for the company’s brands, which is driving earnings growth.
EXEC: Shimano Lowers Full-Year Guide as China Bike Weakness Offsets Europe Jump
In China, the economic recovery was said to have remained lackluster, mainly due to the impact of the prolonged recession in the real estate sector and a slump in personal consumption. In Europe, personal consumption was described as “strong.”
Report: RV Shipments Up 15 Percent in June
The RV Industry Association’s June 2025 survey found total RV shipments for the month of June at 29,332 units, a 15.9 percent increase from the 25,308 units shipped in June 2024. Year-to-date, shipments are up 6.8 percent, reaching 190,705 units.
Rack Room Shoes Opens in Greeley, Colorado
The newest location is 5,600 square feet and features footwear for men, women and kids. The store will host a grand opening on August 2. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Rack Room Shoes has over 520 locations nationwide under the Rack Room Shoes and Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse brands.
Kontoor Brands Expands Executive Leadership Roles
Jenni Broyles will assume leadership responsibility for all international and commercial operations for the Lee and Wrangler brands as executive vice president, chief commercial officer and global head of Brands; Joseph Alkire will assume leadership responsibility for Kontoor’s supply chain operations as executive vice president, chief financial officer and global head of Operations.
EXEC: PwC Sees Continued Sluggish M&A Activity in Consumer Sector In Second Half
After a timidly optimistic start to the year, the global M&A market cooled in the first half, conditioned by a highly uncertain economic and geopolitical environment, and is expected to remain challenged in the back half, according to PwC’s mid-year report. Between January and May 2025, M&A global volume in the consumer sector fell 9 percent.
La Jolla Group Beefs Up Executive Leadership Team
The parent of O’Neill Clothing, Mountain Khakis and other apparel brands, has hired Nathan Boroff as CFO, David Kranz as VP of growth & partnerships and Ted Bramble as creative director.
Merrell Appoints Director of U.S. Lifestyle and Pure Play Accounts
The former Senior Director of Merchandising at Zappos has been named director of Lifestyle and Pure Play for U.S. Wholesale, a newly created role at Merrell. Forstadt will report to Jessica Adler, VP of Sales.
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