Puma Names Lewis Hamilton As Face Of 24/7 Campaign
Four-time FIA Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton will spearhead the brand’s Men’s Training business beginning with the 24/7 marketing campaign.
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.”
Polartec Announces 2017 Apex Design Award Winners
Polartec announced the winners of its 2017 Polartec APEX Awards, an annual design award program celebrating “the finest products made from Polartec fabrics, and the designers behind them.”
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.
More Than 164 Million Consumers Plan To Shop Over Thanksgiving Weekend And Cyber Monday
The annual National Retail Federation survey finds that of those considering shopping the long holiday weekend, the survey found that 20 percent plan to shop on Thanksgiving Day (32 million) but Black Friday will remain the busiest day with 70 percent planning to shop then (115 million).
Puma Accused Of Defacing Indian Heritage
Puma has been accused of damaging 17th-century architecture in Delhi’s historic quarter in one its advertising campaigns.
Boot Barn Unveils Miranda Lambert Idyllwind Trunk Shows
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. introduced Idyllwind – a lifestyle brand created by Miranda Lambert, the country singer and songwriter.
UCLA Anderson School Of Management Honors Kevin Plank
UCLA Anderson School of Management honored Under Armour founder, chairman and CEO Kevin Plank Monday with the 2017 John Wooden Global Leadership Award at a gala dinner at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion.
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.
Dick’s Names New Chief Technology Officer
Dick’s Sporting Goods named Paul Gaffney, formerly at Home Depot, as chief technology officer.
