NSSF Concludes a Record SHOT Show
More than 55,400 industry professionals attended the four-day event with more than 2,600 companies exhibiting.
Ronnie Fieg for Diemme Cornaro
Ronnie Fieg, owner-operator of Kith, renewed his partnership with Diemme, to update the Cornaro in Kith’s Winter 2023 Palette.
Two Ten Footwear Foundation Appoints New Chair and Vice Chair
New Balance President and CEO Joe Preston was confirmed as Board chair, succeeding outgoing chair David Kahan, president and CEO of Birkenstock USA. Jonathan Frankel, president of Aldo Product Services, Aldo Group, now serves as Board vice chair.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Adds Indie Board Director
Steve Becker is the new independent member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. He will serve as a member of the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee.
Converse and Turnstile Drop Chuck 70 and One Star Pro
For the first time, Baltimore-based band Turnstile applies its style and passion for skateboarding into a two-sneaker, limited-edition capsule featuring a Converse Chuck 70 and One Star Pro.
Feel the Course in Asics Gel-Kayano Ace 2
Designed to bring lightweight comfort to the golf course, the Asics Gel-Kayano Ace 2 builds on the brand’s running shoes, giving golfers performance footwear while on the course.
REI Co-Op to Lay Off 357 Non-Store Staff; Forecasts Revenue Decline for 2024
The move sees 357 employees affected, “impacting 200 people at the headquarters, 6 in S&CS, 30 in Experiences, and 121 in our distribution centers,” according to the CEO’s letter obtained by SGB Executive. The senior leadership team will be pared down 22 percent in 2024.
Macy’s Shares Recover on Rumors of Another Buyout Bid
Sycamore Partners, the owner of retail brands Ann Taylor and Talbots, has been negotiating with Macy’s since December.
Adidas and Malbon Golf Introduce The Crosby Collection
“The entire collection is an ode to what golf and fashion became at that time in history but also celebrates how those same characteristics and fashion styles from that time still live on with golfers today.” —Dylan Moore, Creative Director, Adidas Golf
Nordstrom Adding Rack Location in Fort Myers, FL
The 31,000-square-foot store will be located at Bell Tower, a central shopping, dining, and entertainment complex in Fort Myers.
Report: Nearly 8 of 10 Online Chargebacks Originate from Consumers, Not Fraud
Based on anonymized data obtained from Chargeflow’s merchant database, the company’s 2024 report found that 79.03 percent of chargeback cases result from friendly fraud, driving the need for businesses to adopt automated fraud detection solutions and educational initiatives.
Ashworth Golf Names Sales Rep of the Year
Ann Johnson’s hard work and determination proved instrumental in opening new doors, securing green grass accounts and delivering significant growth for the company.
G/Fore adds Softspike Stability to Gallivanter Golf Shoe
Designed with ten points of contact with the ground for increased weight dispersion, G/Lock Gallivanter spikes feature center stingers and flexible expanding legs to grip the course.
EXEC: Puma Expects to Come Up Short in 2023; Tempers 2024 Outlook
The company points to the extraordinary 54 percent devaluation of the Argentine peso in December 2023 and the application of hyperinflationary accounting for a miss on its bottom line.
EXEC: Stella International Sees Footwear Shipments Turnaround in Q4
Fourth quarter revenues increased approximately 13.5 percent to $389.5 million, compared to $343.1 million in the prior-year quarter. The increase was the first positive revenue quarter since Q3 2022.
