American Apparel, owned by Gildan Activewear, is expanding its reach in the Australian and New Zealand markets, releasing its 2024 product line through a dedicated e-commerce website.
Category: Outdoor
EXEC: Xtep Gives Nod to Saucony Profits, Provides Details on Wolverine IP Deal
The retail partner for the Saucony, Merrell, K·Swiss, and Palladium brands, and now a 40 percent owner of the Saucony IP in China, said 2023 was a landmark year as it celebrated its 15th Anniversary of listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Dick’s House of Sport Partners with Former NFL Pro J.J. Watt
“J.J.’s passion for sport and his commitment to the community make him the perfect fit for Dick’s House of Sport.” —Mark Rooks, VP of creative, sponsorships and entertainment, Dick’s Sporting Goods
Copper Mtn Resort x Ball Revolutionize Recycling Practices To Protect Mountain Town
The Ball Aluminum Cup is made of 90 percent recycled content, the highest recycled content rate of any beverage packaging in its category and is available in 5 different sizes.
RVIA: Board Meeting Notes and RV Campground Coalition Hold First In-Person Meeting
The newly formed RV Campground Coalition held its first in-person meeting and began setting goals to unify the industry around campgrounds’ importance to RV camping’s current and future health.
Joyride Closes Series A Funding to Connectivity in Low-Speed Electric Vehicles
The company powers connected electric vehicles in over 250 global markets, from e-scooters and e-bikes to mini-cars and golf carts.
Petsmart’s Arcadia Trail Collection Empowers Pet Parents + Pets To explore With Confidence
LED apparel, functional outdoor gear and glow-in-the-dark toys give pet parents the confidence to enjoy the outdoors safely this summer with their pets.
Gazelle Bikes Introduces Eclipse eBike Featuring Bosch Smart System
The Eclipse is Gazelle’s first low-step, Class 3 eBike paired with the largest, integrated 750W battery.
EXEC: Leatt Corporation Investing in New Segments as Green Shoots Start to Appear
Although CEO Sean MacDonald admitted right up front on a conference call that 2023 was a challenging year for the cycling and motorcycle industries, he also noted that Q4 represented the first signs of the green shoots of a recovery in certain areas.
EXEC: L.L.Bean Approves 9 Percent Bonus for 5,600 Employees Despite a Down Year
The retailer ended the 2023 fiscal year with annual net revenue totaling $1.7 billion, compared to $1.8 billion in the prior year. The Board approved a performance bonus of 9 percent of annual pay for its approximately 5,600 employees, comprised of a 5 percent cash bonus and a 4 percent 401(k) contribution.
Lands’ End, Inc. Authorizes $25 million Share Repurchase Program
The company expects that purchases will be funded through existing cash on hand, cash from operations, borrowings under its asset-based senior secured credit facility or a combination of the foregoing.
EXEC: Zumiez to Stop Store Expansion to Focus on Profitable Growth, Brand Expansion
In 2023, Zumiez closed 20 underperforming North American stores and expect to close an additional 20 to 25 locations in 2024, should results continue to be challenged. The retailer said it will pivot from new stores to profitable growth in Europe.
EXEC: Dick’s Sporting Goods on Path for Biggest Expansion Since 2017
After a strong finish to the fiscal year and posting its largest Q4 ever, the company has already put its stake in the ground for the next chapter (or chapters) in the story of the 75-year-old sporting goods retailer.
Ruffwear Builds Leadership Team as Brand Celebrates 30 Years
Ruffwear promoted Young Joen to chief operating officer, hired Robin Skillings as chief marketing officer and Sandella Gansheimer as chief revenue officer.
EXEC: The Apparel Brands Bringing the Brand Heat in 2024
The third annual Brand Heat Index from L.E.K. Consulting identified the brands that are gaining in popularity, or increasing their brand “heat,” across major product categories and generations in women’s and men’s footwear and apparel.
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