The parent company of Famous Footwear and the Naturalizer, Vionic, Allen Edmonds, Blowfish Malibu, and Sam Edelman brands said the Brand Portfolio segment led the financial performance of the company for the first time in nearly two decades.
Category: Sports/Fitness
EoS Fitness COO Elected to Health & Fitness Association Board
Richard Idgar, the chief operating officerof EoS Fitness, was elected to the board of directors for the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA).
Lululemon Appoints Teri List as New Board Member
List currently sits on the Boards of Directors for Microsoft, Visa, Danaher, and DoubleVerify. Previously, she was the EVP and CFO at Gap, Inc., Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Kraft Foods Group.
“Unfortunately, Not A Lot Has Changed For Girls In Football”
German national team captain Alexandra Popp speaks to Puma CEO Arne Freundt about leadership and the challenges of women in football (soccer).
Famous Footwear Parent, Caleres Inc., Posts Flat Sales in Q4 Despite Extra Week
The parent of Famous Footwear and the Naturalizer, Vionic, Allen Edmonds, Blowfish Malibu, and Sam Edelman brands, eked out a slight increase in net sales for the 14-week period ended February 3, increasing just 0.1 percent to $697.1 million, helped by the extra week.
NGF Releases Latest State-By-State Golf Report
Florida has had a specialty license plate, a source of funding for FL junior golf programs, that identifies it as the “Golf Capital of the World.”
EXEC: Rip Curl and Oboz Parent Saw Both Brands Hurt by Retailer Caution in H1
KMD Brands, Inc., the New Zealand-based parent of the Rip Curl, Oboz and Kathmandu brands, reported that total consolidated Group revenue in the first half of fiscal 2024 decreased 14.5 percent year-over-year (YoY).
Report: Retail Industry Continues to be Largest Private-Sector Employer
The retail industry supported 55 million full- and part-time jobs in 2022, accounting for 26 percent of total U.S. employment, according to a new report released by the NRF.
Motocaddy Strengthens U.S. Sales Team Following Record Growth
The new joint Vice Presidents of Sales, Mike Samoles and Andy Warren, have over 50 years of golf industry experience between them and join the brand following a reported record growth of 42 percent last year.
American Apparel Expands Reach in Australian and New Zealand Markets
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.
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
Adidas Introduces Twistknit and Twistweave in Ultimate365 Golf Apparel Collection
Adidas Golf’s new material concepts, Twistknit and Twistweave, are now part of its Ultimate365 golf apparel range for men and women.
Sacks Parente Golf Widens Net Loss as Product Sales Expand
The golf equipment start-up company reported $349,000 in revenues for the 2023 full year, compared to $190,000 in 2022.
IHRSA Wraps 2024 Trade Show & Convention, Names New Board Members
IHRSA 2024 welcomed more than 300 exhibitors, 150 speakers and 8,700 fitness professionals, show organizers reported preliminary number show a double-digit increase in attendance from 2023’s venue.
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