K-Swiss Global Brands Promotes Two Execs
K-Swiss Global Brands promoted Scott Boulton to the newly formed position of global vice president of Trend and Energy and Allison Bennett to brand director Palladium – The Americas.
Eddie Bauer Appoints Creative Director
Eddie Bauer appointed Christopher Bevans as creative director. A member of CFDA he was recognized for his work with DYNE, earned the 2017 Woolmark Innovation Prize, was named a 2017 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist, he was also a senior creative lead at Shopify.
Dickies Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Dickies has appointed Sarah Crockett, former chief marketing officer at Backcountry, as its global chief marketing officer.
Nike Appoints Global VP Direct Acceleration
Nike has promoted Maggie Gauger as global vice president, direct acceleration.
ICSC Survey Highlights Ongoing Importance Of Small Business
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) released the results of its Small Business Consumer Survey that found that 94 percent of adults either shop, spend or use the services of small businesses. Over half of consumers, 54 percent, shop at small businesses at least once a week, and 42 percent frequent small businesses more frequently than before the pandemic.
Kohl’s Increases Rewards Program Earn Rate To 7.5 Percent
Kohl’s announced the nationwide rollout of its new Kohl’s Rewards program enhancement that will offer all Rewards members that use their Kohl’s Card an elevated earn rate of 7.5 percent Kohl’s Rewards on every purchase. Previously, all Kohl’s Rewards members would earn 5 percent Kohl’s Rewards, regardless of payment method.
PF Flyers Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
PF Flyers appointed Lisa Lewis as chief marketing officer. Lewis will be responsible for relaunching the brand and establishing its position in the sneaker and lifestyle marketplace.
Pou Sheng Sees Decline In First Quarter Profit
China’s Pou Sheng International said it expects to report a “substantial decrease” in profits in the first quarter due to new wave of the pandemic in its operating regions.
Descente Transfers Overseas Sales To Japanese Subsidiary
Descente, Ltd., the Japanese company that holds territorial licenses or trademark rights for several Western brands besides its own, has opted to shift the company’s international product sales to its consolidated subsidiary, Descente Japan, Ltd.
HealthEdge Completes Investment In Anodyne
HealthEdge Investment Partners, LLC, a healthcare-focused private equity fund, announced that it had completed an investment in Anodyne, LLC, the maker of footwear often prescribed for diabetic patients.
Bass Pro To Open In Irvine, CA
Bass Pro Shops announced plans for a new superstore in Irvine, CA. The new 140,000-square-foot store, expected to open in late 2022 or early 2023, joins a Bass Pro location in Rancho Cucamonga in Southern California.
Obit: Sneaker Designer Peter Moore
Peter Moore, who helped launch Air Jordan 1 for Nike and reinvent Adidas in the nineties, passed away on Friday at 78. The news was revealed in statements from Nike and Adidas.
Newell Brands Sees Double-Digit Growth In Outdoor & Recreation Segment
Newell Brands said its Outdoor & Recreation segment generated net sales of $388 million in the first quarter compared with $336 million in the prior-year period of 15.5 percent. The gain reflects core sales growth of 22.9 percent, partially offset by the impact of exits from low margin categories and unfavorable foreign exchange.
Authentic Brands Appoints EVP, Reebok International
Authentic Brands Group appointed Steve Robaire as EVP, Reebok International, effective July 1, 2022.
Fenix Outdoor’s Revenues Climb 30 Percent In First Quarter
Fenix Outdoor, based in Switzerland, reported sales grew 30 percent in the first quarter to €165.2 million ($174 mm) from €127.1 million a year ago.
