Ben Sharpe will act as managing director and president for the EMEA region, effective May 1, succeeding Neil Howie, who retires at the end of 2024 after 26 years with the company.
Category: Footwear
EXEC: Sports Footwear Shipments Fuel Growth, Cut ASPs for Stella Int’l in Q1
Shipment volumes for the first quarter increased by approximately 21.9 percent year-over-year to 11.7 million pairs. Again the percentage increase in pairage shipped accelerated from the 2023 Q4 trend, nearly doubling the 10.9 increase in Q4.
EXEC: Saucony, Merrell and K-Swiss China Retail Partner Sees Slower Q1 Growth
Xtep International had 110 Saucony-brand stores and four Merrell-brand stores operational in Mainland China at the end of 2023. The company boasted 101 K-Swiss stores in the Asia Pacific region at the end of the year, with 94 Palladium brand stores to end 2023.
OrthoLite Subsidiary Cirql Launches Recyclable Cirql rTPU30 Midsole
“Cirql represents not only an entirely new product and patented foaming process for OrthoLite it also is an opportunity to minimize waste and pollution on a wide scale across all footwear.” —Matt Thwaites, Vice President and General Manager, Cirql
EXEC: Anta Sports Sees Fila Brand Q1 Retail Sales Trend Moderating from 2023
Retail sales, in retail value, for the Fila brand increased in high single digits year-over-year in the first quarter, a sharp moderation from the strong double-digit in the 2023 fourth quarter and the high-teens trend for the 2023 full year.
Softspikes Introduces New Colorways to the Tour Flex Pro
The Tour Flex Pro offers Softspikes center stinger post, three degrees of traction and ten points of contact for control and stability during play now in Black/Charcoal and Translucent /White.
Skechers Football Drops Laser-Comfort Pack
The fourth Laser-Comfort Pack to drop since the brand entered the soccer category in 2023/24 comes in silver and green and three styles for women and men.
Nordstrom Family Members Look to Take Namesakes Retailer Private Again
The company’s CEO, Erik Nordstrom, and president, Pete Nordstrom, notified the Board of their interest in pursuing a potential transaction pursuant to which Nordstrom would become a private company.
StockX: Fakes Were 19 Percent of Rejected Sneakers Over Last 12 Months
In 2023 the company rejected over 325,000 products, collectively valued at over $82 million, because they did not meet StockX’s verification standards, with 19 percent of that total tagged as suspected fakes. Used products totaled 29 percent of rejects.
NRF Promotes Adam Lukoskie to Senior VP
The National Retail Federation promoted Adam Lukoskie, executive director of the NRF Foundation, to also serve as senior vice president of NRF.
EXEC: Under Armour’s HR Chief and DEI Leader to Exit Company
Tchernavia Rocker’s departure represents the second female senior executive planning to exit the company in the last two months. Rocker joined UA in February 2019 as chief people and culture officer.
Fan Outfitters to Continue National Retail Expansion in 2024
A new Lids Sports Group business, Fan Outfiitters’ stores aim to support the sports fan with local team products
Sportsman’s Warehouse Cuts Board Size to Six Members
Board members Erica Fortune, Gregory P. Hickey and Philip C. Williamson have reportedly notified the Board of Directors of their intent to resign as Board members prior to the company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
EXEC: Dr. Martens Names New CEO as Wilson Enters Final Year in the Role
As part of an orderly succession plan, and following a thorough search process, the Board promoted its chief brand officer, Ije Nwokorie, to succeed Kenny Wilson as CEO.
G/Fore Takes G.112 Franchise to the Streets
The luxury lifestyle brand and golf footwear manufacturer, expanded its G.112 franchise by launching a street version of the golf shoe.
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