NRF: Holiday Sales Grew 4 Percent
The numbers exceeded NRF’s forecast of $655.8 billion, which would have been an increase of 3.6 percent.
Shoes For Crews Names Timberland Vet Jim O’Connor GM Of Industrial
Jim O’Connor comes to the company after 14 years at Timberland, most recently as general manager and vice president of the Timberland Pro Series industrial boot business.
VF Corp. Appoints VP Investor Relations
VF Corp. stated that Joe Alkire has been named vice president, investor relations and financial planning & analysis, effective immediately. He will report to Scott Roe, VF’s chief financial officer.
Jordan Brand Partners With Argentine Basketball Federation
The CABB joins Argentina’s rugby team, the Jaguars, and a stable of football clubs including Boca Juniors, San Lorenzo de Almagro and Rosario Central on the Nike Argentina roster.
Salomon Appoints VP Of Footwear
Guillaume Meyzenq will now be responsible for innovation, product marketing, design, development, sourcing, sales and operation planning and commercial for the company’s footwear category.
Nike Expands Support For Diversity With Two New Partnerships
Nike Inc. unveiled two new partnerships with world-class community organizations, PeacePlayers International and MENTOR.
Lowa Sponsors Hari Berger Speed Climbing Competition
Lowa Boots will sponsor the competition at the 22nd annual Ouray Ice Festival, which will take place January 19-22, 2017 in Ouray, CO.
Newton Running Unveils Massive 2017 Ambassador Team
The group was culled from more than 860 applications and sits at nearly 100 people, comprising athletes, students, new runners, elite age groups, teachers, coaches, professionals, mothers, fathers, philanthropists and more.
Ugg Collaborates With 3.1 Phillip Lim
Ugg for Men, a division of Deckers Brands, will launch a limited edition fall 2017 collaboration with designer Phillip Lim as part of his 3.1 Phillip Lim line.
Rocky Brands Announces CFO Transition
Mike Staude, vice president of finance, has been appointed interim chief financial officer following the resignation of James E. McDonald as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company.
Cold Weather And Hot Talk At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
While snowy and chilly weather throughout much of the country cheered spirits, concerns over bankruptcies, politics, shifting consumer behavior and show dates were still top of mind at the show.
Patagonia And Black Diamond Founders Challenge Utah’s Politics
Yvon Chouinard and Peter Metcalf are working together again.
Rocky Brands Receives U.S. Military Boot Orders
The “Hot Weather” boot contract is for one year and is for approximately $8.4 million. The “Temperate Weather” boot contract is for three years and is for approximately $30 million.
SIA Welcomes More Than 90 New Exhibitors To 2017 Snow Show
New and returning brands to the 2017 exhibitor list include: Adidas Snowboarding, Spyder, Goldwin, Wolfgang Man & Beast, Jack Wolfskin, Outdoor Research, Burton, J Lindberg, Powder Jet Snowboards and Dang Shades.
Trump’s L.L.Bean Tweet Draws More Controversy
Shawn Gorman, executive chairman of L.L.Bean, issued a statement on Facebook expressing his disappointment about the boycott but also reiterated the lack of any one political agenda.
