EXEC: VF Q4 Profits Beat Plan as TNF and Timberland Deliver Healthy Growth
While Vans disappointed, VF Corp. saw a robust revenue performance in the fourth quarter by The North Face and Timberland while profits came in better-than-expected due to payback from its Reinvent transformation program. Outerwear as a “standout” for TNF while Timberland’s sales surged 34 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the Americas region.
Crocs, Inc. Moves Reilly to Corporate EVP and CBO; Heydude Needs a Leader
Reilly, formerly president of Heydude, will take over the role of corporate EVP and chief brand officer, including oversight of marketing and communications for the Crocs and Heydude brands. Andrew Rees, Crocs’ CEO, will serve as the interim president for the Heydude brand.
Target Trading Lower as Retailer Misses Q1 EPS Estimates; Cuts Guidance
Comparable sales decreased 3.8 percent in the first quarter, reflecting a comparable store sales decline of 5.7 percent and comparable digital sales growth of 4.7 percent.
Rally House Opens New Storefront in Blacksburg, Virginia
The sports merchandise and apparel retailer, has opened Rally House Blacksburg, its first store in Virginia, on Main Street, steps from the Virginia Tech campus.
Canada Goose Gets DD Lift from DTC in Q4; Wholesale Falls in the Mid 20s
DTC Revenue increased 15.7 percent (+11.6 percent cc) to CN$314.1 million, said to be driven by DTC comparable sales growth of 6.8 percent and revenue from non-comparable stores.
EXEC: Salomon Footwear Continues to Boost the Brand and Parent Amer Sports
The Amer Sports Outdoor Performance segment saw revenues increase 25 percent year-over-year to $502 million in Q1, driven by “very strong performance” in Salomon Softgoods and “good results” in Winter Sports Equipment, following a slow start to the winter season.
Report: Pickleball Courts Top List of Amenities Campgrounds Added in 2024
Pickleball courts overtook Wi-Fi as the most added amenity in 2024. Properties were 29 percent more likely to add pickleball courts in 2024 than any other service, including swimming pools and hot tubs, dog parks, kayaks/canoes, and bicycles.
RV Industry Association Hires Senior PR Manager
Mindy Smith is responsible for media monitoring and strategy development to determine what public relations campaigns and pitching strategies will yield results that create a genuine interest in the RV lifestyle.
Haro Bikes Hires European Sales Director
Christoph Kronenberg has reportedly held senior positions at 3T Bike, Bianchi Bicycles, and with his own business, BCP Bikes. Most recently, as country and sales manager DACH for 3T.
EXEC: Amer Sports C-Suite Details Small Tariff Impact and FY Guidance Bump
The parent of the Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Salomon, Atomic and Wilson Sports brands is far less exposed to U.S. market issues than many other brands and has a far larger Asia, China and Europe component than many others that are more U.S.-centric.
Helinox Adds Key Leadership to Strengthen European and U.S. Market Growth
The maker of portable furniture and outdoor gear has added Ethan Moon as COO, Chi-Wang Cheung as chief strategy officer and Markus Hefter, director and head of European sales and operations. Daniel Hartung will continue to head design and innovation in Europe.
Camping World Holdings, Inc. BOD Appoints Brent Moody Vice Chairman
Moody has served on the Board of Directors of Camping World Holdings, Inc. since May 2018. He has been with the company for nearly 23 years and has served in various leadership positions.
EXEC: Nordstrom, Inc. Shareholders Approve Family’s Take-Private Merger Deal
Following the close of the transaction scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, the Nordstrom Family will have a 50.1 percent majority ownership stake in the company, and Nordstrom will become a private company.
Report Defines Where U.S. Shein and Temu Shoppers are Spending More After Tariff Hit
To identify where consumers are spending their money, Consumer Edge analyzed shoppers who made at least two purchases at Temu or Shein in January or February 2025 but no purchases in March or April.
Arc’Teryx Opens China’s First World-Class Climbing Site at Shegeng Cave
The company officially launched China’s first 5.15b difficulty route — EL Gran Cabrón, at Shegeng Cave, Fengshan County, Guangxi Province. The new route represents the country’s first world-class climbing site to push Chinese climbing forward.
