McEachern, who takes the helm on August 18, replaces Max Staiger, who left the company earlier this year. He will be based in Boston and report to Puma’s Chief Product Officer Maria Valdes.
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Study: Nearly Three-Quarters of U.S. Retailers Have Lost Profits Due to Tariffs
While 73 percent of companies plan to increase prices to offset the impacts of tariffs, 37 percent admit that it takes weeks or months to implement these price changes. The survey found that 30 percent of the average business costs of U.S. retailers surveyed were exposed to tariffs; this anxiety reflects a significant risk to profits.
Survey: 85 Percent of Parents Worry About Tariffs Affecting BTS Costs
A late July survey from U.S. News found that 57 percent of respondents are cutting back on BTS shopping this year due to concerns about rising prices, with the top categories targeted for reductions being clothes and shoes, accessories, and technology.
Former Nike CEO John Donahoe Named Stanford University AD
John Donahoe, who resigned from Nike last October after a tumultuous term as CEO, was appointed Jaquish and Kenninger director of athletics at Stanford University. He earned his MBA from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business in 1986.
Bass Pro Shops to Open Location in Osage Beach, Missouri
The retailer plans to open its ninth location in its home state of Missouri. The 75,000-square-foot store is scheduled to open in the central part of the state near the Lake of the Ozarks in Spring 2027 and anchor the future redevelopment of the Osage Beach Marketplace.
EXEC: Columbia Sportswear Delivers Dismal Outlook on Columbia Brand Struggles in U.S.
On its second-quarter analyst call, Tim Boyle, Columbia Sportswear’s chairman, CEO and president, warned that U.S. wholesale orders for the flagship Columbia brand would likely remain down at least through the first half of 2026 as efforts to revive demand for the brand are being undermined by conservative orders from retailers in the face of proposed tariffs.
Fleet Feet to Open Fifth Store in Northern New Jersey
Teresa Councilor is assuming the role of operating partner for the Somerville, N.J. location which will open on August 4. She also manages Fleet Feet stores in Westfield, Summit, Morristown, and Ridgewood, NJ, respectively.
Farm to Feet Parent Nester Hosiery Acquires Assets of Fox River Mills
Following the close of the transaction, Fox River Mills will wind down Osage production, relocating manufacturing assets to Nester’s Mount Airy, NC headquarters.
Boot Barn Hikes FY Outlook as Q2 Results Fly Past Guidance
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. lifted its guidance for the year after reporting second-quarter results that came in well ahead of expectations. Same-store sales jumped 9.4 percent and net earnings advanced 37.3 percent.
Columbia Sportswear’s Q2 Results Top Expectations Despite U.S. Weakness
Columbia Sportswear’s sales in the U.S. slid 2 percent in the second quarter, but overall sales grew 6 percent with a boost from double-digit gains overseas and the loss in the quarter was lower than analysts expected. The outerwear giant also provided a “limited” outlook the year, projecting flattish revenues.
Fleet Feet Franchisees Open Second Store Along Florida’s Gulf Coast
Misty and Jeff Ehret have opened their second store along Florida’s Gulf Coast in the SweetBay Town Center in Panama City. The Ehrets opened their first Fleet Feet franchise store in Inlet Beach, FL, in 2023.
Diadora USA Appoints Fleet Feet Veteran as Director of Sales
John Moloznik brings over a decade of experience in the sporting goods industry, most notably from his senior leadership roles at Fleet Feet, where he reportedly led strategic sales growth initiatives, executed omni-channel strategies and spearheaded the opening of over 100 retail stores nationwide.
EXEC: Sebago, Kappa and Superga Parent BasicNet Sees DD Gain in H1 Royalties, Dip in Direct Sales
The Turin, Italy-based parent of the Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-Way, Superga, Briko Jesus Jeans, Sabelt, and Sebago brands, reported consolidated revenues in the 2025 first half (H1) declined 0.7 percent to €172.6 million, compared to €173.9 million in the 2024 H1 period.
Gildan Activewear’s Q2 Boosted by Market Share Gains in Activewear
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis grew 17 percent in the second quarter ended June 29. Margins improved due to lower raw materials and manufacturing costs as well as favorable pricing. Sales advanced 6.5 percent as a 12 percent gain in Activewear offset declines in hosiery and underwear.
Canada Goose Fiscal Q1 Revenues Climb 22 Percent on DTC Momentum
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. reported revenues jumped 22.4 percent in the fiscal first quarter ended June 29, boosted by a 23.8 percent gain in DTC sales. Wholesale sales grew 11.9 percent. The loss on an adjusted basis was slightly higher due to investments in opening new stores and marketing activities.
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