HanesBrands signed a deal giving it exclusive design rights to manufacture and distribute Texas A&M fanwear at mass retail and campus/local channels. The University opened a “Champion Station” in-store shop inside its Memorial Student Center Barnes & Noble Bookstore to support the partnership.
Category: Sports/Fitness
EXEC: Foot Locker, Inc. Makes Flurry of New Appointments to Address a Changing Marketplace
Foot Locker, Inc. made additional news Wednesday on its conference call with analysts, announcing a flurry of new hires and appointments to solidify the management teams that will focus efforts on the customer experience.
Reebok Opens Full-Price Store in Mexico
Reebok opened its first freestanding full-line store at Mexico City’s Fórum Buenavista shopping center as it ramps up its international expansion.
Inov-8 Opens First U.S. Store
Inov-8 opened its first U.S. store in Meridian, ID. The U.K.-based footwear manufacturer’s stores now number three, with the other two in England.
Moody’s Lifts Life Time Group’s Debt Ratings on Improving Results
Moody’s raised its debt ratings on Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. due to the owner and manager of fitness and recreational sports centers improving performance, including membership, revenue, EBITDA trends, and steps the company has taken to reduce leverage.
EXEC: On the Call with Foot Locker Execs Talking Q2 Business Trends, Weaker Future Outlook
Foot Locker’s sales trends continue to be a real problem child as total sales and comps both registered high-single-digit declines for the quarter ended July 29. Much of the sales decline came from Champs which comped down in strong double-digits in the quarter on repositioning pain.
Nike CFO of Consumer, Marketplace & Brand Departing for Lysol’s Parent Company
Reckitt Benckiser Group named Shannon Eisenhardt, currently CFO of Nike consumer, brand & marketplace, as CFO of Lysol’s parent company, replacing current CFO Jeff Carr, who is retiring in March 2024. She joins RBG on October 17, 2023.
EXEC: Peloton’s Stock Hits All-Time Low On Q4 Shortfall, Weak Outlook
Shares of Peloton fell $1.58, or 22.6 percent, on Wednesday to an all-time low of $5.41 after the connected fitness equipment maker posted a wider-than-expected fiscal-fourth-quarter loss and pushed back its cash-flow positive goal to 2024 after it failed to achieve it this year as expected earlier.
EXEC: Kohl’s Finds Active Category Continues “Soft” in Second Quarter
On Kohl’s second-quarter analyst call, Tom Kingsbury, CEO, said the overall active category remained “soft” for the retailer in the second quarter, but outdoor and golf trends were encouraging and Nike, Under Armour and Eddie Bauer showed strength.
Puma Makes Leadership Appointments in Europe
Puma has appointed Javier Ortega as general manager Europe, effective September 1. Esteve Planas will succeed Ortega as area general manager for Southern Europe.
Wolverine World Wide’s Debt Ratings Lowered by S&P
S&P Global Ratings reduced the debt ratings of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. as the footwear manufacturer continues to underperform its expectations with “tough industry headwinds to continue to pressure the company’s operating performance at least over the next several quarters.”
Gympass Secures $85 Million In Equity Funding
Gympass announced it raised $85 million in a Series F funding round at a valuation of $2.4 billion, led by EQT Growth, with participation from Neuberger Berman.
Logo Brands Signs 10-Year Licensing Agreement with Utah Utes
The University of Utah is the company’s 35th strategic partnership. Beginning January 1, 2024, Logo Brands and the University of Utah will enter into a 10-year exclusive agreement in the tailgate and inflatables categories.
EXEC: Anta Sports Gets Fila Lift in H1 as Sales Growth, Op Profit Margins Jump
The company, which runs retail stores in China for the Anta brand, Fila, Descente, Kolon Sport, and Amer Sports, reported that Fila brand retail sales posted 13.5 percent year-over-year growth in the first half.
EXEC: Under Armour to Return to Macy’s Locations
Macy’s reported that select Under Armour men’s product will be available in 150 stores and online, beginning in February 2024, building on the return of Nike apparel to the department store operator.
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