SGB Footwear

Skechers Appoints CFO

Skechers USA Inc. announced that the company has hired John Vandemore to serve as chief financial officer. This expansion of the Skechers executive team will allow David Weinberg, who had been filling both CFO and COO roles, to focus more attention on the company’s operations

Merrell Makes Key Leadership Appointments

Merrell announced the appointment of Strick Walker to the position of chief marketing officer and Johanna Koeberle to senior product director, Active Lifestyle. Walker was formerly at Patagonia and Koeberle worked for Keen.

Fila Korea Returns To Black In Q3

Fila Korea reported a profit against a loss in the third quarter, benefiting from acquiring control of Acushnet Holdings, the parent of Titleist and FootJoy.

Netshoes Revenues Climb 7 Percent In Q3

Netshoes Ltd., Latin America’s leading online retailer of sporting and lifestyle goods, reported sales rose 7.3 percent in its third quarter and 8.8 percent on a currency neutral basis. 

Dick’s Sees Margin Pressures Lingering Well Into 2018

Said Ed Stack, CEO, on a conference call with analysts, “With excess inventory still in the supply chain, broadened distribution strategies from some key vendors and a lack of newness and innovation, the fourth quarter and 2018 will continue to be promotional and pressure margins from last-year levels.”

Kohl’s Sees 20 Percent Growth Across Activewear In Q3

“Both apparel and footwear categories in Active were strong and this was driven by large increases in both Nike and Adidas, as well as continued strong performance from Under Armour,” said Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s CEO, on a conference call with analysts.

ISPO Expands Its International Network

Following the new brand mission—to boost sports worldwide, bolster people’s enthusiasm and offer customers added value -ISPO is expanding its international network in the context of ISPO Academy with the addition of Brazil and India.

Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame Exhibit Opens

The first expansion within Wonders of Wildlife since its grand opening in September 2017, the all-new permanent exhibit is a gift from Johnny Morris to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.