OIA Reports Outdoor Retail Sales Trends Returned to Growth in 2024
Outdoor market retail sales totaled $28 billion in 2024, up 1 percent year-over-year. OIA noted that overall Apparel sales remained stagnant, Equipment sales declined slightly, and Accessories and Footwear saw positive growth in 2024.
Planet Fitness Franchisee Joins NewRoad Capital Partners
The new partner at the firm, Vincent Love, is based out of Denver, CO. He is a Planet Fitness franchisee, owning five gyms in Colorado and Wyoming.
Puma Mostro Returns in a Trio of New Colors
Romeo Beckham, the second son of former footballer David Beckham, pairs the shoe’s silhouette with casual looks in a recent ASOS campaign.
EXEC: Sports Direct Inks Retail Agreement to Expand in Australia and New Zealand
Accent Group plans to build a large Sports Direct business in Australia with an initial rollout of at least 50 Sports Direct stores plus online targeted over the first six years.
Under Armour Appoints Three New Members to Board of Directors
Effective April 15, Dawn N. Fitzpatrick, Eugene D. Smith, and Robert J. Sweeney joined the company’s Board of Directors, which also includes Douglas E. Coltharp, Jerri L. DeVard, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Carolyn N. Everson, David W. Gibbs, Karen W. Katz, Eric T. Olson, Kevin A. Plank, and Patrick W. Whitesell.
Under Armour Taps Cam Ward to Lead Strong NFL Draft Class for the Brand
Cam Ward, Luther Burden III, Nick Emmanwori, Matthew Golden, and Tyler Booker are the latest additions to the UA Football roster.
Adidas x Edison Chen Continue Collaboration with Clot Silk Gazelle and Apparel Capsule
Merging Eastern and Western influences, Chen uses lavish fabrics throughout while introducing bold color accents. The Clot Silk Gazelle Footwear collection will be available worldwide on April 19. The Clot Silk Gazelle Apparel collection by Edison Chen will be on the Confirmed app beginning April 14.
Former Reebok Exec John Frascotti Elected Executive Chair of Newman’s Own BOD
Frascotti led multiple high-growth business units at Reebok International, Ltd. including the company’s sports footwear and apparel division, acquisitions, global sports marketing, and licensing.
TSG Consumer Appoints Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer
TSG’s representative past and current partner companies in the active lifestyle market include Backcountry, Canyon Bicycles, Nuun, Planet Fitness, Revolve and CorePower Fitness.
Good Design: Jordan Brand Air Rev Fuels Innovation in Golf Footwear
The Jordan Brand Air Rev leverages Flight Lock technology to create a customizable containment system for golfers of all abilities. The shoe will launch on May 14. A new Jordan Brand Golf apparel line will launch this summer.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Sees March Y/Y Retail Sales Growth Accelerate
Growth in the Clothing, Footwear and Accessories Stores sector softened from the January and February trends, while the industry that includes Sporting Goods stores accelerated versus January and February periods, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor for March.
What Went into Nike’s Signature Logo for A’ja Wilson?
Nike footwear and apparel designer Josanna Torrocha has “created a gleaming emblem” for A’ja Wilson, the U.S. professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces and Nike-sponsored athlete, that is “distinct and captivating” and that “pulses with her energy.”
EXEC: Intersport International Will See Prodigal Son Tom Foley Return as CEO in July 2025
Tom Foley most recently served as CEO at Go Sport where led a chain of stores and a network of international franchises. Foley’s background also includes a stint as general manager for Intersport UK and Ireland, a role he served in for six years until 2017.
EXEC: Fila and Anta Brands Carry a HSD China Retail Growth Trend into First Quarter
Retail sales for the Fila brand in the 2025 first quarter in the China market again increased in the high-single digits year-over-year, consistent with the growth trend in the 2024 fourth quarter.
Rag & Bone Launches Australian Owned E-Commerce Platform
Rag & Bone has launched an Australian owned e-commerce platform, rag-bone.com.au, with Signal Brands Australia.
