The Resurgence of Wholesale, Harnessing New Strategies for 2024, Part 1
This is Part 1 of 3 in a series of sponsored post from ENDVR.
Nike E-Com Executive to Lead Sephora’s China Operations
Ding Xia is responsible for turning around Sephora’s ailing business in Mainland China.
Selle Royal Group and H2 Moving to In-House Territory Managers in U.S. Market
In the U.S., H2 has positioned company territory managers across the country who will serve as sales and marketing representatives to their program dealers. The company will continue using outside sales reps in Canada.
Havaianas Parent Appoints Former Nike Exec as President Europe
Harm van de Camp will head up the European operations based in Madrid. He has over 18 years of experience in the footwear and fashion industry, having worked for Nike, leading the EMEA region across wholesale and DTC sales.
CNBC/NRF: March Retail Sales Grew 2.7 Percent
Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 0.36 percent seasonally-adjusted month-over-month and up 2.7 percent unadjusted year-over-year in March, according to the Retail Monitor.
Salomon’s President & CEO Departs
Franco Fogliato, president and CEO of Salomon, is leaving the company for personal reasons. James Zheng, CEO, Amer Sports, will reportedly lead Salomon and the Outdoor Performance division on an interim basis.
Safilo Group and Marc Jacobs Renew Global Eyewear Licensing Agreement
Safilo announced the early renewal of its multi-year global licensing agreement for Marc Jacobs branded eyewear until December 2031.
EXEC: Lululemon, Patagonia and Vuori Top Best Brands for Resale Report
Active lifestyle brands dominated the leader board in the latest annual resale report from ThredUp and doubled representation in the report’s Top 20 for Best Brands for Resale.
Trango Signs Five-Year Safety Gear Provider Partnership with IFSC
The range of products Trango supplies will extend to all the safety gear needed to run a lead competition, including belay devices, harnesses and ropes.
Carbitex Strengthens Global Team With New Hires
Filippo Sartor was hired as VP of global sales and Sam Gardner as VP of engineering and operations to better serve strategic brand partners, achieve forecasted growth in the short and long term and expand global market presence.
Polaris Elevates Side-By-Side with 2025 Full-Size Ranger Lineup
Polaris brings back Ranger Crew XP 1000 Waterfowl Edition and announces Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Texas Edition.
Storyteller Overland Acquires Taxa Outdoors, Names CEO
The L Catterton-backed combined entity will “empower new generations of underserved and underrepresented customers to elevate their experiences and pursue their passions in the outdoors.”
EXEC: Sports Direct Parent Looks to Expand Presence in the Netherlands
Frasers Group has signed a deal to acquire Dutch sports retailer Twin Sport BV as it looks to expand its footprint across the Benelux region and beyond. Frasers currently has five stores in the Netherlands under the Sports World banner.
Macy’s Inc. Appoints Two New Board Members as Acquisition Talks Move Forward
Investor Arkhouse Management nominees Ric Clark and Rick Markee have been appointed to the Macy’s Inc. Board of Directors, heading off a broader proxy fight, while Macy’s and Arkhouse move forward with buy-out talks.
U.S. House Passes the EXPLORE Act to Expand Outdoor Recreation Access
The Act’s passage through the House “represents a historic moment as it is the first outdoor recreation-specific bill package, and it achieves this without cost to taxpayers.”
