Ja 2, Nike’s Solution for Morant and the Next-Gen of Playmakers
Ja Morant’s hands-on creative approach shows up in several design elements of the Ja 2, including colorways that reflect the feeling of watching him compete and his background as Nike Basketball’s first Gen Z signature athlete.
Riomar Luxury Bag Collection: Transitions Between Life’s Adventures
Inspired by Florida’s watermen, the collection offers products built to withstand the demands of travel while maintaining style and organization. “We wanted to create high-quality, multi-functional products that support an active and dynamic life, no matter where your travels take you.”—Lange Sykes, Founder, Riomar
EXEC: Rip Curl and Oboz Parent KMD Posts Double-Digit Decline for Fiscal Year
Rip Curl total sales decreased 7.3 percent y/y to NZ$538.9 million, Oboz sales decreased 20.0 percent y/y to NZ$79.4 million, and Kathmandu total sales decreased 14.5 percent to NZ$361.1 million for the year.
Asics Global State of Mind Study: The Desk Break Experiment
Asics enlisted actor Brian Cox to take on the role of the world’s scariest boss to highlight the real threat to our mental health—the desk we work at every day. Asics Global Study found tour mental state starts to decline after only two hours of continuous desk-based working, but just 15 minutes of exercise can help to reverse the effects.
Boston Celtics Guard Jaylen Brown Launches 741 Sneaker Brand
The NBA Finals MVP is one of a crop of star-pro athletes to create a signature line as part of the empowerment trend in sport culture. He will have full ownership and creative control with products set to go live October 22 online and at select retailers.
Thorogood Brand Parent Breaks Ground on New Wisconsin Facility
Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Inc., the parent company of the Thorogood brand, is breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art facility in Marshfield, WI.
Puma Appoints Markus Neubrand as CFO
Neubrand replaces CFO Hubert Hinterseher, who has mutually agreed to step down, effective September 30, 2024, leaving on December 31, 2024, after successfully transitioning his duties to Neubrand.
Nordstrom to Open New Rack Store in Holbrook, NY
The 27,000-square-foot store will be located in The Shops at SunVet which includes a Starbucks and Whole Foods Market, owned and managed by Regency Centers.
Sqairz Appoints Three New Members to Board
Sqairz welcomed Keith Bank, Bobby Barad Elass to its Board of Directors as the company moves toward becoming a “multi-sport footwear conglomerate.”
Report: Holiday E-Commerce to Grow 8.4 Percent; Cyber Monday May Lag Overall Gains
Cyber Week, the five-day period including Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is expected to drive $40.6 billion in online spend this year, up 7.0 percent y/y and representing 16.9 percent of the overall Holiday selling season.
L.L.Bean Adds Von Maur Department Store as Wholesale Partner
Starting this fall, the company’s stores and online channels will begin offering the latest assortment of L.L.Bean favorites for men, women and kids, including select outerwear, clothing, footwear and accessories.
Adidas “You Got This” Chapter Two
Through a series of scenes, against the soundtrack of Queen ft. David Bowie’s Under Pressure, the newest iteration of the “You Got This” campaign films features Mahomes, Boston and Edwards offering encouragement to young athletes in pressure-packed game moments.
EXEC: SEC Charges Terminated Foot Locker Exec with Insider Trading
Barry Siegel, the former senior director of order planning management for North America, agreed to a civil settlement after allegedly using material nonpublic information about sales and inventories to short FL shares prior to two Foot Locker earnings announcements in 2023.
Thorogood Launches Work Boots for Women
With over 130 years of experience crafting American-made boots, Thorogood brings its craftsmanship, durability and style to its women’s-specific work boot collection.
Gearhead Outfitters Converts Pinnacle Location to Patagonia Concept Shop
The retailer said the store will be exclusively focused on offering an expanded line of Patagonia products, along with other premium brands such as On, Hoka, Birkenstock, Altra, Danner, and Smartwool, curated to complement Patagonia’s offerings.
