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FGL Sports Delivers Another Banner Year

Duncan Fulton, president, FGL Sports, said on a conference call with analysts, “There is a lot of optimism and opportunity right now to get more out of the assets that we already have.”

Puma Appoints New North America President

Puma appointed Bob Philion, formerly head of Cobra Puma Golf, as president of Puma North America. Last November, Puma announced that the region’s long-time CEO, Jay Piccola, would retire, mid-2017.

VF Issues Soft Guidance For 2017

VF Corp. reported fourth-quarter earnings were down, in line with guidance. Among its major brands in the quarter, North Face was down 8 percent, Vans grew 14 percent, and Timberland gained 4 percent. The company provided a weak outlook for 2017.

Outdoor Retailer To Leave Salt Lake City

After an unproductive meeting between Gov. Gary Herbert and outdoor industry executives, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) says it hopes to find a new location for the Outdoor Retailer shows “as soon as possible.”

HanesBrands Distribution Center Achieves Safety Milestone

HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear for Sports, stated that its Cleveland Distribution Center, located in Kings Mountain, NC, was one of 34 facilities in the state of North Carolina to achieve 2 million employee hours without injury in 2016.

Usain Bolt To Retire

Sprinter Usain Bolt, Puma’s star athlete, will retire at the age of 30 following the world championships in London in August 2017.

Canada Goose Looks To Ramp Up Expansion With IPO

In its IPO prospectus, Canada Goose said it plans to continue its rapid growth by expanding into the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Pacific Northwest, moving into categories from knitwear to bedding and expanding online with its own stores and overseas.