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Streamlight, Inc. Promotes Three Sales Professionals
The company promoted Eric Pike to director of e-commerce and digital shelf architecture, Kevin Burger to director of automotive and hardware and Geoff Evans to sales director, Canada.
G-III Apparel Swings to Q4 Profit as Owned-Brands Increase as Share of Business
The company said it delivered strong growth with DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld and Vilebrequin, increasing penetration of its higher margin, owned brands to 47 percent of fiscal 2024 net sales, up from 40 percent last year.
Solo Brands Sees Q4 DTC Sales Shrink on Lack of New Product, Focus on Wholesale
A 16.2 percent overall Q4 sales decline was said to be due, in part, from a lack of significant new product launches in the fourth quarter when compared to the prior-year quarter. Full year Wholesale sales grew 45 percent, while DTC sales fell 15 percent.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sees Q4 Comps Up 2.8 Percent As Net Grows 26 Percent
Dick’s Sporting Goods expects fiscal 2024 full-year comparable store sales growth to be in the range of 1.0 percent to 2.0 percent and net sales in a range of $13.00 billion to $13.13 billion.
Fossil Group Names Interim CEO and Board Director as Kartsotis Steps Down
Jeffrey Boyer, the company’s EVP and chief operating officer since April 2021, was appointed interim CEO and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
EXEC: The Footwear Brands Bringing the Brand Heat in 2024
The third annual Brand Heat Index from L.E.K. Consulting reveals 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.
Brand Velocity Group Adds New Principal to Investment Platform
Daniel Hodges joins BVG from Alliance Consumer Growth where he was a principal responsible for deal sourcing and execution, and portfolio company oversight.
EXEC: Adidas Cites Argentine Peso Issue, Lack of Yeezy Sales for Q4 Sales Decline
The two percent decline in Q4 included a drag of around five percentage points related to the devaluation of the Argentine Peso. In addition, the lack of any Yeezy business weighed on the year-over-year comparison in an amount of around €100 million.
CNBC/NRF: February Retail Sales Continued Growth Trend, Boosted by Leap Day
Accounting for the extra day in February, total adjusted retail sales MoM softened from an increase of 1.06 percent to an increase of 0.4 percent. Core retail sales also softened from an increase of 0.95 percent to an increase of 0.27 percent.
Thermore Introduces Freedom Stretch Insulation
Freedom, made from 50 percent post-consumer recycled polyester, offers “ground-breaking stretch” while providing warmth across many uses for active pursuits.
Gearhead Outfitters Expands into CO with Summit Canyon Mountaineering Deal
The latest expansion increases the retailer’s footprint to over 20 locations in Arkansas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, and now Colorado.
Nosler Announces Promotions; Re-Aligns Marketing Division
Nosler, Inc., the U.S. ammunition manufacturer, promoted Mason Payer, John Nason, and Madi Woodward as it re-aligns its marketing division for continued growth and brand development.
2024 Retail Strategy Checklist: Maximizing Wholesale Channels for Active Outdoor Brands
Sponsored Content From ENDVR: To ensure your brand is poised for success in the wholesale/retail channels in 2024 and beyond, exploring the 2024 Retail Strategy Checklist for Active Outdoor Brands is a critical first step. This resource will equip your brand with the strategies to thrive in an ever-evolving industry landscape.
Black Diamond Equipment Appoints Creative Director
Kasey Jarvis returns to Black Diamond as the brand’s creative director. Most recently, Jarvis was the chief design and development officer at Under Armour.
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