EXEC: Academy Shares Get Lift as Positive Comps Returned in August
With some major negative events behind it, Academy looks to new store growth as the primary sales driver. The stores opened in 2022 are all comping postive despite the challenging economic backdrop and remain pleased with the 2023 and 2024 new stores.
Hockey: Faster Than Ever to Open at The Henry Ford
Hockey: Faster Than Ever, an interactive traveling exhibition on ice hockey’s science, history and culture, will open at The Henry Ford on October 13 through January 5.
Gold’s Gym Builds Out Existing Markets with Summer 2024 New Gym Openings
By the end of 2024, Gold’s will have opened eight new U.S. gyms, including in Milpitas, CA; Thornton, CO; Silver Spring, MD; and New Bern, NC. The brand also has franchise agreements to grow in Long Island, NY; Miami, Fl; and San Jose, CA.
Jimmy Gabriel Named President and Chief Brand Officer at Aerosoles
Parent company American Exchange Group said Gabriel, a veteran with almost 50 years of experience in the footwear industry, brings his deep expertise and visionary leadership to Aerosoles.
EXEC: Backcountry Sold as TSG Closes Deal with CSC Generation Enterprise
CSC acquired the company from TSG Consumer Partners, which acquired the business in July 2015. CSC also owns the Sur La Table, One Kings Lane, Touch of Modern, DirectBuy retail brands, in addition to others.
EXEC: August Footwear Factory Shipments Show Mixed Trend Lines
Yuen Yuen, one of the largest active lifestyle footwear manufacturers, saw growth trends improve in August, increasing over 21 percent y/y, while Feng Tay, one of the longest-tenured makers of Nike footwear, saw shipments decline for the month.
Nate Smith Named CEO of Huk and Nomad Outdoor Parent
Smith brings 20 years of executive leadership experience working for consumer-branded omnichannel organizations in apparel, footwear and accessories. He has held senior executive roles at Patagonia and Oakley and, most recently, was president at Boardriders,
Academy Sports and Outdoors Cuts Guidance After Dismal Q2 Results
Sales for the second quarter were said to be more challenging than expected, impacted by a tough economy, a temporary DC backlog related to going live with a new warehouse management system and by a very active storm season across key portions of the retailer’s footprint.
Reebok Adds Julian Edelman As Brand Athlete
Former pro football wide receiver, three-time champ and one-time championship MVP joins Reebok “to Inspire the next-generation of athletes.”
Under Armour Cuts Guidance on Expanded Restructuring Cost Expectations
The company has identified approx. $70 million of additional charges, largely related to the decision to exit one of its primary distribution facilities located in Rialto, CA on top of the $70 million to $90 million already planned in connection with its Fiscal 2025 restructuring plan.
Are We Headed for More Inventory Overhang as Retailers Bring Goods in Early?
If the forecasts prove correct, 2024 will have seen a seven-month stretch of import levels at or above 2 million TEU, the longest since a 19-month stretch through September 2022, as retailers pull shipments forward for fear of a port strike.
EXEC: Footwear ASPs Continue to Decline Coming Out of Yue Yuen Factories in H1
Yue Yuen reportedly saw the volume of shoes it shipped to brands in the U.S. and Europe increase nearly 10 percent in the first half period ended June 30 (H1), but revenues for those pairs only increased 1.3 percent as average selling prices (ASP) declined 7.8 percent for the period.
NRF: U.S. Not Likely Headed Into Recession, but Jobs Market Slowdown Possible
NRF’s chief economist believes the U.S. economy has dodged a recession, but is on the cusp of nailing a long-awaited soft landing with a simultaneous cooling of growth and inflation. However, the jobs pictures seems to be another story.
Gymshark Hires Chief People Officer
Keane worked for over 11 years at the luxury etailer Farfetch in various roles, including chief people officer from 2018 to 2024. Gymshark also announced it plans to open its first store outside the UK this year at the UAE’s Dubai Mall as part of its global omnichannel growth.
EXEC: Genesco CEO and CFO Share Journeys, Schuh and J&M Details from Q2
Although Q2 results were better than expected, the company continues to retain a cautious view and, as such, reiterated its most recent full-year EPS outlook of 60 cents to $1.00 per share. The soft guidance sent shares lower for the day.
