Digital Brands Prices Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock
Before deducting the placement agent’s fees and other offering expenses, the gross proceeds from the offering are expected to be $7.5 million.
Recall: Igloo 90 Quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers
Igloo has received 12 reports of fingertip injuries, including fingertip amputations, bone fractures and lacerations. The coolers were sold at Costco, Target, Academy, Dick’s, and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Igloocoolers.com, and other websites from January 2019 through January 2025.
Perfect Moment Swings to Fiscal Q3 Net Loss as Sales Decline 8 Percent
Total net revenue declined 8 percent to $11.7 million from the prior-year Q3 quarter, said to be largely due to a decrease in collaboration revenue partially offset by an increase in retail net revenue.
BJ’s Wholesale Club to Open in Florida
The new club will open in Brooksville, FL, on February 21, 2025, including an on-site BJ’s Gas location opening on February 6. Club members who shop the store, save of up to 25 percent off grocery store prices.
EXEC: Authentic Inks Deal to License Spyder Brand for Snow Apparel & Accessories
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) has granted Outdoor Collective the license for Spyder manufacturing in the ski and snow apparel categories, as well as accessories. The move comes on the heels of the bankruptcy of former partner and Spyder licensee Liberated Brands.
Yeti Inc. Posts Strong Q4 Despite Wrestling with Product Recall Reserve Impact
Adjusted sales, which exclude the impacts of the recall reserves in both the current and prior-year quarters, increased 7 percent to $555.4 million. Sales and adjusted sales in Q4 2024 and 2023 include $1.7 million and $6.5 million, respectively, of sales related to gift card redemptions in connection with recall remedies.
EXEC: Sebago, Superga, K-Way Parent BasicNet Posts Solid 2024 Gains
BasicNet S.p.A., the Turin, Italy-based parent of the Sebago, Superga, Briko, Kappa, K-Way, Jesus Jeans, and Sabelt brands, has reported that full-year consolidated revenues increased 3.1 percent year-over-year to €409.2 million in 2024.
Hyosung TNC Hires U.S. Marketing Director to Drive Growth
Malvina Hoxha will direct the U.S. marketing team in promoting Hyosung TNC’s specialty fibers and fabrics to targeted brands and retailers. She will also manage joint development and promotional programs with key industry partners.
EXEC: Shimano Inc. Sees 2024 Sales Decline on Soft Bike and Fishing Demand
Uncertainty about the outlook increased due to rising tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East, a stagnant Chinese economy, and the changes in leadership in various countries. The observations came in the company’s year-end financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
Wolverine World Wide Promotes Brett Parent to Chief Strategy Officer
The parent company of the Merrell, Saucony, Wolverine Brand and Sweaty Betty brands promoted Brett Parent to CSO, effective February 3. He will now serve on the company’s Executive Team.
EXEC: Fenix Outdoor Sees Credit Issues and Weather Impact Q4
The parent of Fjällräven, Royal Robbins, Hanwag, and Fenix Outdoor brands reported that the 2024 fourth quarter started promising, but a delay in winter weather meant it slowed down before improving again toward the latter part of the quarter.
Report: Despite Inflation, Americans Camped the Same or More in 2024
The Dyrt reports that 81.1 million Americans who went camping in 2024, four out of five (79.6 percent), either camped the same amount or more despite high inflation.
EXEC: JD Sports Fashion Plc Shifts Leadership at JD Outdoor Segment
Dominic Jordan, the former CEO of Hobbycraft, assumes the top seat held by outgoing CEO Lee Bagnall for the past 12 years. Bagnall has agreed to stay on for a transition period.
AMX Global Recalls Portable Folding Stadium Seats
The portable seat was sold under the BJ’s Wholesale or Black Sierra brand. Five reports were received of the security hook breaking, including two reports of falls and one injury involving bruising, headaches and a pinched nerve.
Merrell Names Richard McLeod as Chief Marketing Officer
McLeod was, most recently VP and CMO at Champion. Prior to Champion, McLeod was SVP of Brand at Canada Goose.
