People Footwear Hires VP Of Sales
Marty Meade previously worked as a senior sales director for Dr. Martens AirWair LLC USA, where he was responsible for complete management for the performance channel.
Waypoint Outdoor Names Amy Beck Brand Manager
Over the last six years, Beck has been in GTM leadership as the VP of sales and marketing for SmartWool and most recently the VP of Wholesale for Lucy Activewear.
Foot Locker Loses Appeal In Pension Dispute
Foot Locker Inc. has to pay higher pension benefits to correct payouts related to the conversion of the company’s pension plan in 1996 to a defined benefit plan with a cash balance formula. A federal appeals court ruled that the retirement plan change that amounted to an impermissible and undisclosed benefit freeze, according to Bloomberg. […]
Darn Tough Vermont Hires Senior Sales And Demand Analyst
Kennedy, who most recently held a similar position at Seventh Generation, will work with the internal team at Darn Tough, the brand’s outside sales agencies and its supply chain.
Industry Excited About Outdoor Retailer’s Move To Denver
While many thanked Salt Lake City for hosting the show for the past 22 years and commiserated with their loss, most of the Outdoor Retailer show veterans reached out to by SGB Exec were thrilled with the decision to move the event to Denver for the next five years.
Aisle Talk, Week Of July 3
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Cherokee Shares Tumble On Q1 Loss, Covenant Violation
Shares of Cherokee Global Brands were trading down $2.85, or 37 percent, to $4.90 in mid-day trading Friday after the company reported a surprise first-quarter loss and said it was seeking amendments to comply with certain covenants in its credit facility.
REI Asking Customers To Challenge Trump Administration On Public Lands
Customers were told they were the “public” in “public lands” and should “tell Secretary Ryan Zinke why our public lands need to remain protected now and for future generations.”
Cherokee Global Brands Posts Q1 Loss
Cherokee Global Brands, the parent of Hi-Tec, Tony Hawk Signature Apparel and Flip Flop Shops, reported a loss in its first quarter ended April 29, impacted by the decision by Target, the discount chain, to stop selling the Cherokee brand. The company also said it was seeking an amendment related to a non-compliance with covenants under its credit facility.
Outdoor Retailer Makes Denver Its New Home
After a confidential request for proposal (RFP) process, Denver was officially selected as the new OR host city at a press conference held in the City Park Rose Garden this morning.
Outdoor Retailer Trade Show Moving To Denver
Emerald Expositions LLC announced it had selected Denver for the site of all Outdoor Retailer tradeshows, including Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, which will move to November in 2018. It is intended that Grassroots Connect will co-locate in Denver with Outdoor Retailer when an appropriate venue is procured.
OIA’s Executive Director Touts Benefits Of Denver Move
In a letter to OIA members, Amy Roberts, executive director of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), spelled out the benefits of the move of the Outdoor Retailer show to Denver, including shifting the dates to the front end of the ordering cycle, significantly reduced booth rates and less travel for the industry with the combined Winter Show.
Nike Partners With European Soccer Social Network
Tonsser, a startup that offers a vertical social network aimed at youth soccer players, has signed on Nike as its first brand channel partner, according to a report from TechCrunch.
QVC To Merge With HSN
Liberty Interactive Corp., the parent of QVC ,announced that they have entered into an agreement whereby Liberty Interactive will acquire the 62 percent of HSNi it does not already own in an all-stock transaction.
Wiivv Launches Employee Wellness Program
Wiivv Wearables Inc., a Vancouver and San Diego-based consumer technology company that creates custom-fit footwear products through an app, has launched an Employee Wellness program for workers on their feet, following a successful pilot program with the Pacific Northwest’s renowned North Shore Rescue team.
