Deckers Brands said Andrea O’Donnell has stepped down as president of its Fashion Lifestyle segment, which includes Ugg and Koolaburra, to accept another opportunity.
Category: Footwear
Ute Mountaineer To Acquire Neptune Mountaineering
Neptune Mountaineering, the outdoor retailer based in Boulder, CO, is being purchased by the owners of the Ute Mountaineer of Aspen, CO.
Hibbett Sports Opens Second Location In Kansas City
Hibbett announced the opening of its second Kansas City store. The store is located at 8678 E. 63rd Street in the Brywood Center, Kansas City.
Golf Rounds Played Decline 7.3 Percent In August
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played were down 7.3 percent in August but are still ahead 11.3 perfect year-to-date.
Chrome Industries Appoints President
Chrome Industries announced that Timothy Leedom has been named as the brand’s new president. Leedom most recently served as CEO for Bern Helmets.
Sergio Tacchini Europe Enters Footwear License Agreement With Sugi International
Sergio Tacchini Europe, Ltd. and Sugi International Limited announced that they have entered into a long-term footwear license agreement beginning with the Fall/Winter 2022 season.
Nike’s Q1 Revenues Fall Short Of Wall Street’s Targets
Nike Inc. reported net earnings rose 23.5 percent in the fiscal first quarter ended August 31 as sales grew 15.6 percent. Earnings came in slightly above Wall Street’s consensus targets while revenues were slightly below.
Backcountry To Open First East Coast Store
Backcountry.com has signed an 11,600-square-foot lease to become the anchor tenant at Collection 14, a $130 million, mixed-use redevelopment of the former Martha’s Table headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Boardriders Appoints New EMEA President
Boardriders has named Nicolas Foulet as its EMEA president. Foulet has spent 20 years at Boardriders, which owns Quiksilver, Roxy, Billabong, RVCA, DC Shoes, Element and Von Zipper.
Iconix Brand Group Reaches Deal With Genesco To Create Starter Footwear
Iconix Brand Group Inc. has signed a new three-year licensing agreement with Genesco, Inc. to be the exclusive U.S. and Canadian footwear licensee for Starter.
All Canadian Shoe Outlet Stores To Close
The discount family footwear chain Canadian Shoe Outlet (CSO) is now running store closing sales at all 15 locations across Ontario. The closures were blamed on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on brick-and-mortar stores.
Sportsman’s Warehouse’s CFO To Depart
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc., which agreed in January to be acquired by Bass Pro, said in a regulatory filing that its CFO, Robert Julian, had notified the company that he plans to resign, effective October 1, 2021.
Kathmandu’s Sales Expand 15 Percent In Fiscal Year
Kathmandu Holdings Ltd. reported sales rose 15.1 percent in the fiscal year ended July 31. Strong performances were seen from Rip Curl and Oboz, driven by participation growth in surfing and hiking. The Kathmandu chain was impacted by COVID-related travel restrictions.
Dick’s SG Becomes Official Sporting Goods Retail Partner Of The WNBA
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced that Dick’s Sporting Goods has been named an Official Marketing Partner of the league beginning in 2021. Through this new multiyear agreement, Dick’s Sporting Goods will become the Official Sporting Goods Retail Partner of the WNBA.
Under Armour Countersues UCLA In Sponsorship Rift
Under Armour Inc. has filed a countersuit three weeks after a Los Angeles Superior Court judge refused to dismiss UCLA’s $200 million lawsuit against Under Armour.
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