U.S. Retailers Urge Government To Resolve Hanjin Fallout
A coalition of 120 organizations, including the National Retail Federation and Outdoor Industry Association, are expressing concerns over the uncertain fate of the products stranded at sea.
Why REI Is Rebooting Its Bike Business
SGB talks with REI’s director of in-house cycling product on the decision to nix its 30-year-old Novara brand in favor of Co-op Cycles, with a greater focus on the trail.
Wigwam Mills Names Wheeler President And CEO
Sheboygan, WI-based sock company Wigwam Mills Inc.’s board of directors named apparel and consumer goods veteran Thomas M. Wheeler as President and CEO.
China Golf PGA Show Relocates To Shanghai
The China Golf-PGA Merchandise Show will relocate to Shanghai from its current location in Beijing for the 2017 show.
Sperry Signs Media Agency
Horizon Media will handle all media planning and activation for the brand with the exception of search and e-commerce.
Mizuno, Braves Announce Long-Term Partnership
At a celebration at Turner Field, Mizuno and the Atlanta Braves unveiled a long-term partnership that will include the opening of a Mizuno Experience Center in The Battery Atlanta.
Skechers Performance Partners With Breast Cancer Care
Skechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA Inc., partnered with Breast Cancer Care, the only specialist U.K.-wide charity providing support for anyone affected by breast cancer.
Trade Groups Urge Fed Invervention In Hanjin Bankruptcy
The National Retail Federation and the Hardwood Federation led a coalition of 120 organizations representing retailers, manufacturers, agribusinesses and other sectors affected by the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy in sending a letter to Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker outlining specific concerns and urging her continued leadership in bringing about a resolution.
Nordstrom Appoints President Of Nordstrom.com
Ken Worzel was appointed president, Nordstrom.com, among other moves.
Outdoor Participation Grows, But Number Of Outings Drop
1 million more Americans got outside during the year to recreate, but did so fewer total times. Young adults lead gains.
Adidas Speedfactory Makes Its First Shoe
Adidas unveiled the first product to be created at its Speedfactory facility in Ansbach, Germany.
Duca Del Cosma Acquired By Hi-Tec Owner
The originally Italian golf brand, created in 2007 by Baldovino Mattiazzo, has recently been acquired by shoe entrepreneur Frank Van Wezel, owner of sport shoe brands Hi-Tec, Magnum, Interceptor and 50 Peaks.
Stage Stores Names EVP, Chief Merchant
Thorsten Weber, formerly SVP planning and allocation at Stage Stores, succeeds Steve Lawrence, who left to pursue other interests.
RRCA Certifies 200th Race Director
Canadian Sheryl Sawyer’s certification represents an emerging trend for the RRCA’s Race Director Certification: its popularity with and value to race directors located internationally.
Ugg Shows At London Fashion Week
Ugg presented an exclusive collaboration with global fashion house Preen by Thornton Bregazzi.
