Bishu Jayaram was appointed to the newly-created role of chief supply chain officer, responsible for global sourcing, distribution, logistics, and integrated planning. Jim Zwiers, EVP and president of the Global Operations Group, will transition away from the company in early 2024.
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Wolverine Transforming Saucony and Merrell Model in China; Sells Asia Leathers Business
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. said it plans to shift its Merrell and Saucony businesses in China from a joint venture model with with Xtep to a license and distribution rights model. It also agreed it sell its Asia-based Wolverine Leathers business. Both actions are expected to simplify Wolvderine’s business model and generate $70 million in proceeds.
VF, Vista Outdoor, Wolverine Worldwide Top Most-Read SGB Articles for November
November 2023 featured to usual articles for the start of the holiday shopping season and the end of the retail fiscal quarter, but it was a dramatic job cutting announcement from VF Corporation, parent of The North Face, Vans, Timberland, Dickies and Jansport that got the most attention over the 30-day period.
Wolverine World Wide Sees Debt Ratings Downgraded
Moody’s downgraded Wolverine World Wide, Inc.’s debt ratings to reflect Wolverine’s “ongoing steep revenue and earnings declines and Moody’s expectations that the challenging retail environment will hinder the company’s ability to realize significant near-term benefits from its turnaround efforts.”
Wolverine Licenses Wolverine Brand Sock Business to Renfro Brands
Wolverine Worldwide’ licensed the Wolverine brand sock business exclusively to Renfro Brands.
EXEC: Inside Wolverine’s Plan for the Future—and the New Realities of 2023
New CEO Chris Hufnagel said WWW continues to reshape its portfolio, reduce inventory and redesign the company to become consumer-obsessed brand builders, focused squarely on building compelling products and telling amazing stories.
Wolverine World Wide Accelerates Transformation Plan as Q3 Plummets
The acceleration of the initiatives comes as the company reported dismal third quarter results that reflected an ongoing business that was down in strong double digits across most of the enterprise.
Wolverine Worldwide Continues Brand Portfolio Consolidation with New Deals
The company has sold the Hush Puppies intellectual property in China, Hong Kong and Macau, to its current sublicensee, Beijing Jiaman Dress Co., Ltd., and sold the U.S. Wolverine Leathers business to New Balance.
Wolverine’s Debt Ratings Lowered by Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the debt ratings of Wolverine World Wide, Inc., reflecting the company’s significant earnings decline in Q2 2023 and Moody’s expectations for continued weak near-term performance. S&P Global Ratings similarly recently reduced its rating.
Wolverine World Wide’s Debt Ratings Lowered by S&P
S&P Global Ratings reduced the debt ratings of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. as the footwear manufacturer continues to underperform its expectations with “tough industry headwinds to continue to pressure the company’s operating performance at least over the next several quarters.”
EXEC: Wolverine Worldwide Closing Boston Offices; Consolidating Brands to Michigan
The Boston offices have been home to the Saucony, Keds, Sperry and Stride Rite brands. Keds has been sold and the company is seeking a “strategic alternative” for Sperry.
EXEC: New Wolverine Worldwide CEO to Focus on Building Brands After Q2 Results Disappoint
The new CEO said that while he is excited about the future, the company’s financial update that same morning is “well short of expectations.” He said they have seen softness in the marketplace and headwinds impacting the business that they now expect to continue to the second-half of the year.
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Cuts 2023 Outlook After Disappointing Q2 Results
Revenue for Q2 declined 17.3 percent in constant-currency terms to $589.1 million, compared to $713.6 million in the year-ago quarter. Revenue from the ongoing business was $578.2 million, declining 13.8 percent on a constant-currency basis.
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints New CEO as Brendan Hoffman Departs
The Board of Directors appointed Chris Hufnagel as president and CEO of the company and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. He succeeds Brendan L. Hoffman, who is no longer with the company
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.’s Debt Ratings Outlook Lowered
S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Wolverine World Wide Inc. due to the footwear company’s recent underperformance and challenging conditions going forward.
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