KMD Brands Appoints Nike Vet Ashley Reade as Rip Curl CEO
Ashley Reade will join the Australian surf brand in the coming months from Nike, where he is currently the vice president and general manager of Nike Pacific, responsible for growing the region to an AU$1 billion business.
Haro Bicycles Makes Key Leadership Moves
Colin Varanyak was named director of product development and marketing, Ty Buckenberger will now lead engineering and technical development and Olympic champion Lasse Norman Leth is stepping into an expanded role as director of product marketing for road categories.
Recall: Kimpex Snowmobile Ski Kits and Adaptor Kits
Kimpex has voluntarily recalled Rush and Kimpex Arrow II Ski Kits and Kimpex Rush and Kimpex Arrow II adaptor kits. The recalled kits replaced the skis on snowmobiles.
Recall: Ski-Doo and Lynx Snowmobiles
BRP has voluntarily recalled certain Model Year 2025 Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles equipped with a 600R E-TEC, an 850 E-TEC or an 850 E-TEC Turbo R engine
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Taps J.Crew to Develop Lifestyle Apparel Collections
The company said the product collections will feature signature J.Crew categories reimagined through an aspirational ski lens, inspired by vintage ski logos and archival Olympic patches.
Authentic Brands Group Appoints Former Disney Exec as EVP, Head of India
Sanjeet Mehta will oversee the company’s strategy in India, focusing on expanding brand presence, forging strategic partnerships and driving revenue growth, working with Henry Stupp, regional president of the EMEIA.
EXEC: The Apparel Brands Bringing the Brand Heat in 2025
The Third Annual Brand Heat Index from L.E.K. Consulting identified the brands to have gaine in popularity, or increasing brand “heat,” across major product categories and generations in women’s and men’s footwear and apparel.
National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association Appoints New Board Members
The NSSRA has appointed Robb Shepherd as Board chair, Jon Morrill as vice chair and Stefan Hausberger as secretary/treasurer at its Board of Directors meeting on March 18, 2025, serving two-year terms ending in January 2027.
Academy Sports & Outdoors Beats on Q4 Bottom Line; Looks Ahead to Jordan Launch
The company expects the first quarter to be the most challenging from a sales and earnings per share prospective as they plan to open five stores and transition to the new Jordan floor set but see the back half of the year to be stronger than the first half.
Report: Online Resale is Expected to Reach $40 Billion by 2029
From integrating social commerce and AI applications to establishing trade organizations and interfacing with the government, ThredUp said it’s clear why resale has seen accelerated growth and a promising growth trajectory.
Report: February Perceived Stability at Retail Hides Deeper Fluctuations
While the steady appearance of retail performance carried through top-line views of discretionary general merchandise, retail food and beverage, and non-edible consumer packaged goods, underlying disruptions are emerging, reported Circana.
QTI Fibers Appoints New CEO
QTI Fibers is a vertically integrated manufacturer of advanced technical fibers, fabrics, coated yarns, and textiles. Its portfolio of companies includes Quantum Materials, Twitchell Technical Products, and Infinity Woven Products.
EXEC: Sports Direct Parent to Make Another Run at Nordic Retailer XXL ASA
It appears that Frasers Group plc (Frasers), the UK-based parent of the Sports Direct global sporting goods retailer, is making another run at Norway-based sporting goods retailer XXL ASA.
EXEC: Saucony and Merrell Grow 57 Percent in China in 2024; Saucony Hits Benchmark
In 2024, revenue from the combined Merrell and Saucony brands segment realized a year-over-year growth of 57.2 percent, accounting for 9.2 percent of the Group’s total revenue.
ENDVR Announces Innovative Consumer Cash Back Feature: Join the Waitlist for Early Access
A smarter way to drive and track in-store xales — ENDVR’s new consumer cash back feature.
