Columbia’s CEO Tim Boyle Speaks Up On Speaking Out
In an interview with the Portland Business Journal last December, Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle said one of his New Year’s resolutions was to get on President Donald Trump’s enemies list and he’s publicly taken on the Trump administration on issues ranging from immigration to the partial government shutdown and tariff dispute. Boyle said it’s a matter of principles.
Modell’s Confirms Hiring Of Restructuring Advisor
Mitchell Modell, CEO of Sporting Goods, confirmed to USA Today Network New Jersey that the retailer had retained a restructuring advisor but he also stated the family-owned chain has long-term plans to stay in business.
Skechers USA Shares Sink After Q1 Earnings Miss
Skechers USA, Inc. set a new quarterly sales record in the first quarter ended March 31 but the mid-single-digit sales growth was not enough to offset the bad taste in Wall Street’s mouth after a miss on earnings estimates.
Major League Soccer And U.S. Soccer Partner Partner With Headspace
Major League Soccer (MLS) and U.S. Soccer announced a three-year partnership with Headspace, one of the world’s leading meditation and mindfulness apps.
Kohl’s Commits $10 Million to Family Health And Wellness
Kohl’s announced it is deepening its commitment to families and communities through an expanded Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform, shifting the company’s focus from children’s health to holistic family health and wellness.
Birkenstock’s David Kahan Talks About Fan Love
At FDRA’s Footwear Executive Summit, David Kahan, CEO, Birkenstock Americas, discussed today’s rapid pace of change and how change can be “scary.” But he said a large part of Birkenstock’s explosive growth in recent years has been driven by re-focusing on the passionate following – albeit initially small – that had long existed for the brand.
Under Armour’s North America President To Exit
Under Armour pInc. in a regulatory filing reported that Jason LaRose, president of its North America division, will be leaving the company on April 30.
March Retail Sales See Healthiest Gains Since Late 2017
Retail sales were up 1 percent in March seasonally adjusted from February and up 0.8 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said. NRF said the numbers could have been better if not for cold weather early in March and changes in the timing of two key religious holidays.
Dutch Bros Coffee Hires Rick Anguilla
Dutch Bros Coffee hired Rick Anguilla as its first chief marketing officer. Anguilla’s previous roles included vice president of brand communications at Nike and senior vice president at Under Armour.
Skechers’ Earnings Decline Slightly In Q1
Skechers USA Inc. reported earnings dipped 7.6 percent in the first quarter. Sales grew 2.1 percent as a 9.3 percent jump in the company’s international business offset a 6.3 percent decrease in its domestic business. Earnings and sales came in at the lower end of guidance but Q2 earnings are expected to improve.
Puma Starts Beta Tester Program For Its Fit Intelligence (Fi) Technology
Puma announced the launch of the beta tester program for its self-lacing training shoe Fit Intelligence (Fi).
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Announces 2019 Award Nominees
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this week announced nominees for their 2019 retailer and vendor awards. Vendor of the year nominees include Kelty, Lowa Boots, Smartwool and The North Face.
NGF … Golf Seeing Signs Of A Recovery
With double-digit growth in off-course golf participation, improved TV ratings, and a more diverse group of beginners coming to the sport, the National Golf Foundation (NGF) delivered a bullish outlook for the golf industry in its annual study. One encouraging finding was that on-course participation in 2018 marked its first measured increase in 14 years
Anta Sports Sees Robust Sales In Q1
Anta Sports Products Limited reported retail sales of Anta branded products for the first quarter of 2019 increased by low-teens when compared to the same period of 2018.
Sequential Brands Agrees To Sell Martha Stewart And Emeril Lagasse Brands
Sequential Brands Group Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the rights to the Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse brands and related intellectual property assets to Marquee Brands LLC for an estimated $175 million with an earn-out opportunity of up to an additional $40 million.
