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Swiftwick appoints new CEO, adds Board Members

Swiftwick hired former Away executive Mark Chou as CEO and appointed Jimmy Leach, former VP of international sales at Toms and K.P. McNeill, CEO of Imogene + Willie and co-founder and former CEO of Billy Reid, to its board.

Nike Reshuffles Leadership in Design, Marketing and Technology

Nike, Inc. implemented a number of executive changes and additions, highlighted by John Hoke becoming chief innovation officer, Martin Lotti assuming the role of chief design officer, Nicole Hubbard Graham rejoining Nike as chief marketing officer, and Muge Erdirik Dogan joining Nike as chief technology officer.

Oiselle Names New CEO

Oiselle hired Arielle Knutson as CEO. She joins the women’s running brand from Nuun Hydration, where, most recently, she was VP of marketing.

NSSRA Names New Chairman 

The National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association named Tom Fuerst of Pedigree Ski Shop in White Plains, NY, the new chairman of its Board of Directors. Fuerst’s family has been a part of the snow sports industry for over 60 years.

On Third Quarter Sales Jump 46.5 Percent and Diluted EPS Triples

On’s DTC channel recorded growth of 54.6 percent to CHF 164.7 million when compared to Q3 2022, reflecting “the strength of the On brand and ongoing ambition for DTC to outgrow wholesale.” Wholesale channel sales increased 42.6 percent to CHF 315.7 million.

Backcountry To Broaden Reach Going Wholesale With In-House Brand

Backcountry, the online specialty retailer for outdoor gear and apparel, reported it will expand its wholesale business, starting with its in-house Backcountry brand, selling since 2018, through select nationwide retailers, beginning in fall 2024.

Kohl’s Opens Store in Downtown Milwaukee

Kohl’s opened a storefront in downtown Milwaukee, WI, as part of the retailer’s plan to open five stores this fall. The store represents a rare urban location for a Kohl’s store, with most historically focused on supporting suburban communities.

Beyond Yoga Opens Store in Chicago

Beyond Yoga, acquired by Levi Strauss in 2021, opened a store in Chicago, representing its sixth location and first outside of California.

Michigan Consumer Sentiment Falls to Six-Month Low

Consumer sentiment fell for the fourth month, according to a preliminary report published for the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index. The Index came in at 60.4, down 3.4 points, or 5.3 percent, from the October final.