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Marsh Wear Clothing Opens First Store  

Marsh Wear Clothing has opened its first store in its hometown of Charleston, SC, as the outdoor lifestyle brand celebrates its 15-year anniversary.

Nike, Inc. Appoints New Converse CEO

Aaron Cain, a 21-year company veteran, was named the new CEO of Converse. He replaces Jared Carver, who is stepping down after serving as CEO for two years.

MeatEater to Open Store in Wisconsin

MeatEater, the hunt & fish specialty retailer, announced plans to open a store at The Corners of Brookfield in Wisconsin, representing its second store. MeatEater’s flagship store opened in April 2024 near its headquarters in downtown Bozeman, MT.

Deloitte Sees Flat Back-To-School Spending

Deloitte’s 18th Annual Back-to-School Survey finds that spending for K-12 students will remain flat at $30.9 billion this year. Parents surveyed expect to spend $570 per student in grades K-12, down just $16 year-over-year. Overall, parents will spend on essentials, trading down on brands and retailers, and spreading out purchases over time.
 

The Buckle’s June Sales Climb

The Buckle, Inc. reported that comparable store net sales increased 3.8 percent in June. Net sales grew 4.7 percent to $106.5 million from net sales of $101.7 million a year prior.

Pentland Returns Ellesse to U.S. in New Licensing Deal

The exclusive, long-term licensing partnership will see The Iconic Brand Corporation design, develop, produce, and market Ellesse apparel and accessories in the U.S. in collaboration with Ellesse’s London team. The first collection will launch in Spring 2026.

USTA Hires Chief Growth Officer

Mike McGoohan, former president and chief growth officer of Solo Stove, was appointed to the newly created role of chief growth officer for the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Reporting into McGoohan are Play & Competition, USTA Coaching, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Strategy & Innovation, and Industry & Sales departments.

NRF: Import Cargo Levels Drop Again After Tariff Delay Ends; Rebound Expected in July

Ports have not yet reported numbers for June, but Global Port Tracker projects the month to climb 5.9 percent from May but down 3.7 percent year-over-year. July cargo volume is expected to increase 2.1 percent year-over-year, but then fall 10.4 percent in August and 19.9 percent in September as previously paused tariffs take effect.

Head/Tyrolia Winter Sports Undergoes Management Reset

Head USA, Inc. reported that Jon Rucker, president of Head and Tyrolia Winter Sports for the last 15 years, departed from the company on June 27 to pursue a new opportunity. The company’s new structure for the segment will see Andrew Couperthwait as VP of Winter Sports Product & Marketing while Rob Mignon will continue as VP of Winter Sports Sales.