NRF Foundation Adds Four Board Members
The new members from Gap, Inc., Dick’s Sporting Goods, Goodwill Industries, and Burlington Stores were elected during the organization’s winter board meeting in New York City, ahead of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show and the NRF Foundation Honors.
Fashion Energy Report Uses Sustainability, Transparency and CO2 to Rate Brands
The Fashion Energy Report determined Puma was the most sustainable fashion brand, followed by The North Face and Tommy Hilfiger. Other brands in the active lifestyle rating in the Top 10 include Patagonia, Converse and Timberland.
Fleet Feet Franchisee Adds Fifth Store in Ohio
The new store is the fifth location in the Cleveland area for franchisees and husband and wife team Heather and Jody Herzog.
Snipes Names New CEO as Co-Founder Transitions Out
Dennis Schröder, general manager of Snipes Europe business since April 2023, will succeed Voth and assume responsibility for Snipes Europe. Voth will remain an advisor, with an expected departure by January 1, 2026.
Under Armour Appoints New Americas President and Chief Product Officer
The company appointed Yassine Saidi as chief product officer and Kara Trent as president of the Americas. Both will report to company President and CEO Stephanie Linnartz.
Merrell Signs Ambassador Athlete; Names 2024 Test Lab Trail Team Athletes
Merrell reported that for 2024, the company signed ultra-runner Coree Woltering as an ambassador athlete. Sara Aranda, Morgan Elliott, and Mercedes Siegle-Gaither earned a spot on the global roster of trail runners wearing the MTL Skyfire 2.
Asics x Naruto Unisex Shoe Hits the Street
2000s running shoe influences meet advanced cushioning in the Asics x Naruto unisex shoe.
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Sells Sperry Brand
The sale of Sperry to Authentic Brands Group will reportedly generate total proceeds of approximately $130 million in the first quarter to pay down debt, further strengthening its balance sheet.
EXEC: Feng Tay December Trend Back in the Red and Full-Year Declines 10.6 Percent
Manufacturing revenues for one of the biggest Nike suppliers declined 1.7 percent in December to NT$7.7 billion, returning to the negative trend that has plagued the company for most of the year.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Former Nike Brand President to Board
From 1979 to 2014, Denson held various positions at Nike, Inc., in different management roles, including president of the Nike Brand, a position he held from 2001 until his retirement in 2014.
REI Plans to Open 10 New Stores in 2024
The co-op will open stores at Arrowhead Promenade in Glendale, The River in Rancho Mirage, and St. George Place in St. George. The new St. George Place store will include a ski and snowboard shop.
Report: Two-Month Holiday Selling Season Sales Rose 3.07 Percent
Total retail sales for the full calendar year 2023 were up 5.32 percent over 2022, and core retail sales were up 4.46 percent.
Andy Campion Departs Nike, Heads Back to School
Nike’s managing director for strategic business ventures, Andy Campion, leaves the company, effective April 5, 2024, to help develop the UCLA Sports Leadership and Management Program at UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Footwear Shipments Turnaround Trend Continues: Yue Yuen Report
The manufacturer of footwear for major outdoor and athletic brands reported its footwear manufacturing segment revenue declined 2.4 percent in December, the best performance since November 2022.
Fila Launches Volley Burst Shoe to Further Its Pickleball Commitment
Designed and wear-tested with feedback from the world’s number one female pickleball player, Anna Leigh Waters, the shoe is made for today’s pro and recreational players.
