In celebration of The Players’ Tribune’s 10th anniversary, the sports content brand partnered with luxury book publisher Assouline on an exclusive collection of athlete narratives and photography for the limited-edition book I’ve Got a Story to Tell.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Tilly’s Co-Founder Appointed President and CEO, Removes Interim Tag
As the Co-Founder of this 42-year-old company, Hezy Shaked has served as interim president and chief executive officer since January 21, 2024, and previously as the company’s president and chief executive officer.
EXEC: Caleres Brand Portfolio Sees Tough Q2 on SAP Update while Famous FW Improving
An ERP upgrade to SAP Cloud during the quarter was said to be a significant part of the problem as it impacted the Brand Portfolio business and helped push sales down 5.1 percent in that segment, but it was not the entire problem. CEO Jay Schmidt detailed the problems and the solutions implemented.
EXEC: Tommy Bahama Parent Sees Economic Uncertainty Hit 45+ Affluent Consumer
Oxford Industries, Inc., the parent company of Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer and Johnny Was, continued progress on long-term strategic goals in Q2, but the company also said it fell short of delivering on its near-term financial targets.
Superfeet Signs Sales Agency to Focus on Workplace Safety and Performance
LineDrive, a solutions-based sales agency that matches large-scale businesses with workplace safety tools to enhance workplace safety and productivity in the U.S. and Canada, will introduce Superfeet insoles to employers, to enhance workplace productivity and safety
Rural King to Open New Store in Conover, NC
The Conover store will host a grand opening from September 20-22. The retailer sells a wide variety of premium brands, including Carhartt, Blackstone, Big Green Egg, Ariat, Under Armour, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Walnut Creek Foods and Henry Rifles.
Classic Football Shirts Adds to Investor Pool; Plans New LA Store in World Cup Run-Up
The company said it had seen an accelerated annual growth rate since an earlier investment from The Chernin Group, including in the U.S., which is its fastest-growing market, at greater than 100 percent annually.
Kreedom Eyewear Adds California Indie Sales Rep
Boston Titensor, an independent sales rep, also carries the Hari Mari, Dakine, Vertra, and Von Zipper sunglass lines in the Orange County market in SoCal.
Bridgestone Golf x Eastside Golf: Growing the Game
The new collaboration with Eastside Golf includes custom-printed Tour B X golf balls in a limited-edition package timed with the Eastside Golf Invitational on September 16 at Liberty National.
Report: Second Quarter U.S. E-commerce Sales Outpaced Total Retail Trend
The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce reported that the second quarter of 2024 e-commerce estimate increased 6.7 percent (±1.2) from the second quarter of 2023, while total retail sales increased 2.1 percent (±0.4) in the same period.
Five Iron Golf to Open Third Philadelphia Venue
In partnership with Brandywine Realty Trust, Five Iron Golf is developing its third indoor corporate-owned venue in Philadelphia’s Logan Square. The site will open early next year.
Famous Footwear Parent is Latest Footwear Retailer to Lower 2024 Guidance
Caleres, Inc. became the latest retailer to lower fiscal full-year guidance after reporting second-quarter fiscal 2024 sales and earnings. A top-line miss was driven by a 5.1 percent decline in Brand Portfolio sales and Famous Footwear comps down 2.9 percent.
Amped Fitness to Open First Studio in Texas
While the Richardson, TX location, set to open on October 14, will set the tone for future studios to open around the state, Amped Fitness is “considering the launch of another Signature location—a luxury fitness concept with unique amenities and a different price point, catering to those looking for a more exclusive fitness experience.”
EXEC: Designer Brands CEO Digs Deeper into DSW Results as August Comps Turn Positive
The parent of the DSW, The Shoe Co., and Rubino retail brands, and Topo Athletic, Keds, Le Tigre, Hush Puppies, and other footwear brands, also had to come to terms with the impact of the economy on their customers and cut guidance for the full year.
TagMarshal Completes Series A Capital Raise
The equity will be used to continue to innovate and grow the company’s golf course optimization platform and to add value to its partners, which include 40 of the Top 100 golf courses in the U.S.
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