Dan Wieden, the Co-Founder of Wieden + Kennedy who coined Nike’s phrase, “Just do it,” passed away at the age of 77.
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Rocky Sells Neos To SureWerx
Rocky Brands Inc. announced that it has sold Neos Overshoe to SureWerx, a manufacturer of safety, tool & equipment products. Terms were not disclosed.
Peloton Partners With Hilton Hotels
Peloton Interactive, Inc. announced a partnership with Hilton Hotels, making Hilton the first hospitality brand to feature Peloton’s bikes across its U.S. hotel portfolio.
Adidas Extends Partnership With Arsenal
Adidas extended its partnership agreement with premier club league Arsenal until 2030. The announcement comes following a summer where Adidas hosted pre-season training camps for Arsenal’s men’s and women’s teams at its global headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
EXEC: Nike’s Share’s Crash As Inventories Pile Up
Shares of Nike Inc. are down about 12 percent in mid-day trading Friday after the company reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter ending August 31 on healthy demand but warned that gross margins would remain under pressure through the year as promotions would be required to clear bloated inventories. Inventories ended the quarter ahead 44 percent year over year, including 65 percent in North America, its largest market.
Nike Launches Connected Partnerships With JD Sports And Zalando
Nike has selected JD Sports And Zalando as its first European partners for its Connected Partnership loyalty program, enabling its customers to access Nike member products and experiences.
EXEC: Thor Industries Warns Of Slowing RV Orders
Thor Industries reported record fourth-quarter results, but warned that towable order activity had softened due to successful dealer restocking combined with lower consumer confidence and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Asolo Adds Sales Representation In Eastern Great Lakes
Asolo USA hired Tom Lawrence of Surrounded By Lakes, LLC to represent Asolo Footwear for the Eastern Great Lakes, which includes Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
Nike’s Q1 Tops Wall Street Targets
Nike, Inc. reported sales grew 4 percent on a reported basis and 10 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the first quarter ending August 31.
Johnson Outdoors’ Board Approves Quarterly Cash Dividend Increase
Johnson Outdoors, Inc.’s Board of Directors approved an increased quarterly cash dividend. Class A shareholders will receive a 31 cents dividend per share and Class B shareholders a 28 cents dividend per share.
Brand Velocity Group Acquires Score Sports
Brand Velocity Group announced its acquisition of Score Sports, a designer, manufacturer and seller of youth team sports uniforms and equipment. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
EXEC: VF Delivers Upbeat Five-Year Growth Plan, Cuts FY23 Outlook
VF Corp.’s management team forecasted healthy growth under its new five-year plan announced during Investor Day, its first since 2019. However, it slashed its outlook for the current fiscal year primarily due to continued underperformance by Vans and an expected greater promotional environment than anticipated in North America in the back half of 2022.
Vail Resort’s Strong Recovery In Fiscal 2023
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31 outperformed results from the prior year primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 and related limitations and restrictions on results for the previous year. Season-to-date season pass sales are ahead 7 percent, and the company provided a favorable outlook for its current fiscal yea
Fanatics Partners On Next-Day Delivery
Fanatics is offering next-day delivery in several U.S. cities through Roadie, an Atlanta-based delivery platform.
Gill Fishing Foul Weather Apparel Offers Waterproof Protection With Stain-Blocking Technology
Gill Fishing, the manufacturer of foul weather and technical apparel for anglers, introduced its latest collection of breathable waterproof fabrics with XPEL technology blocking stains from contaminants found in the water. “Unfortunately, many breathable jackets that claim to be waterproof eventually let water in, while the old-school rain slicks made of impermeable materials, which effectively […]