Baffin Introduces Tailgate Footwear, CUSH (CFL)
Baffins introduced Cush (CFL), a limited-run extension of its Hybrid Slipper Collection, with the logos of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and all nine teams.
Vail Resorts Reports Departure of Chief Marketing Officer
Ryan Bennett’s departure, which Vail said would be treated as an involuntary separation under the company’s executive severance policy, and the company expect to enter into a Severance Agreement and General Release with the now former CMO.
Fleet Feet Rings the Bell on Wooster, OH Store Grand Opening
Fleet Feet, the largest franchisor of specialty run stores, officially announced its Wooster, OH store, which opened in late July, will host a grand opening.
Steven Madden Closes on Acquisition of Almost Famous
Steven Madden, Ltd. has completed the acquisition of privately-held Almost Famous, a designer and marketer of women’s apparel.
Academy Sports Names Sam Johnson President as Mullican Departs
The retailer announced that Michael Mullican is stepping down as president to pursue personal and professional opportunities. Sam Johnson, EVP of retail operations, is his successor, effective immediately.
Tyr Sport Opens Store In Long Island
Tyr Sport, the swimwear manufacturer, opened its first retail store at Roosevelt Field in Garden City, NY, with plans to open a second store in Costa Mesa, CA.
Trail Creek Outfitters Sold to Kyle and Brett Havertine
Trail Creek Outfitters, with two stores in Glen Mills and Kennett Square, PA, respectively, formally announced that Ed Camelli, co-founder, and Joanne Havertine, co-owner and wife of deceased co-founder Brian Havertine, have sold the business to her sons Kyle and Brett Havertine.
Hartford Sales Group Sees 18-Year Agency Vet Rejoin Team
Kevin Alexander has re-joined the Hartford Sales Group, covering the Greater L.A. and Las Vegas area for the award-winning agency. Alexander previously represented HSG’s performance running and outdoor lines from 2003 through 2021
Signa Sports Prepares for Insolvency Filings
Signa Sports United (SSU), which earlier last week confirmed that it had lost a major funding commitment from its parent company, said its subsidiary, Tennis-Point GmbH, had filed for insolvency and the overall company is preparing for insolvency proceedings in the coming days.
361 Degrees Int’l Posts Double-Digit Q3 Sales Growth in Owned-Retail
The company reported that 361° branded retail stores posted 15 percent year-over-year growth for the third quarter ended September 30. E-commerce sales increased approximately 30 percent for the period.
China Kappa Retail Comps Grow Mid-Singles in Fiscal Q2
The company’s Kappa-branded retail stores in China posted mid- to low-single-digit year-over-year growth for the second fiscal quarter ended September 30.
Baffin Introduces Litesport Boot for Men
Baffin, the manufacturer of cold-climate footwear, released Litesport, its new winter sport boot for men, featuring a lace-up inner boot.
Scheels to Build Second Texas All Sports Store in 2024
Construction on the new 240,000-square-foot All Sports store will begin early next year at CedarView in CedarPark, TX. The Cedar Park Scheels joins The Colony location which opened in a North Dallas suburb in 2020, expanding the company’s reach across the state.
Target COO and Chief External Engagement Officer Announce Retirements
Two of Target’s top executives, COO John Mulligan and Chief External Engagement Officer Laysha Ward, announced their plans to retire.
Nike Wants Employees Back in Office More Days in 2024
Nike employees will be required to work in the office four days a week starting in January. Since May 2022, Nike has been requiring three days a week of office attendance.
