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Steph Curry, New York Knicks Top NBA Jersey Sales
Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry and the New York Knicks secured the top spots on the NBA’s top-selling jersey and team merchandise lists for the 2025/2026 regular season, based on sales from NBAStore.com, Fanatics.com and Fanatics partner sites.
Gymshark to Open First Miami Gym
U.K.-based activewear brand Gymshark, which opened its first U.S. stores in 2025, will open its first-ever gym, in Miami’s Wynwood district. The new Gymshark Lifting Club is expected to open its doors this summer.
Roger Barton Stepping Down from Outdoor Research Leadership Role
A 32-year veteran of the outdoor and active apparel market, Roger Barton first joined Outdoor Research in 2018, initially serving in a dual capacity leading finance and operations. He was promoted to president in 2018.
Lululemon Faces Texas State AG Investigation Over Potential Toxic Chemicals
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Lululemon over the potential presence of toxic “forever chemicals” (PFAS) in its apparel.
Nordstrom Debt Ratings Outlook Revised to Positive
S&P Global Ratings revised the debt ratings outlook on Nordstrom to positive, citing the department store’s 2025 operating performance exceeding expectations, with same-store sales growing 5 percent at the Nordstrom banner and 8.5 percent at Nordstrom Rack.
Univ of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index Drops to All-Time Low on War Worries
Consumer sentiment has dropped to an all-time low this month (April) as fears mount over rising energy prices and the broader impact of the war in Iran, according to the latest University of Michigan survey.
Dave and Lisa Zimmer Open Another Fleet Feet Store in Illinois
The store represents the running retailer franchisor’s 287th in the U.S. and the 10th operated by Fleet Feet Chicago, owned by franchisees Dave and Lisa Zimmer.
Wacoal America Appoints New CEO
Wacoal America announced that CEO Mitchell Kauffman will retire, effective immediately, following six years of leadership. James Wheatley, who has served as president of Wacoal America for the past year, has been named president and CEO.
Reebok Returns to Hockey Hardgoods via Wholesale Sports Inc. Partnership
Reebok is returning to the hockey equipment category through a new partnership with Wholesale Sports, Inc. (WSI). A line of Reebok Hockey hard goods is set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Former Yeti CFO Lands at Jeweler Kendra Scott
Mike McMullen, Yeti’s former CFO, has joined Austin, TX-based jeweler Kendra Scott Design, Inc. as CFO.
REI, Walmart Back Unspun’s Domestic Hubs for Automated Apparel Manufacturing
Unspun, a San Francisco, CA-based start-up led by former North Face and Boardriders executive Arne Arens, announced that Walmart, REI and other major supply chain partners signed letters of support to build domestic manufacturing capacity in the U.S. using Unspun’s AI-enabled 3D weaving technology. The technology is designed to bring apparel manufacturing closer to consumers at a commercial scale.
Oberalp NA Bolsters Marketing Team with Two Strategic Hires
Oberalp. North America has hired Laurel Walker as marketing manager and has promoted Alex Pasmann to marketing specialist after three years working on the company’s service team. Walker’s career began in specialty run retail before advancing to work with leading brands, including Altra Running and Vibram.
Survey: Consumers Favor Multi-Brand Retailing for Sporting Goods Purchases
A new survey published by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) finds 79 percent of consumers favor shopping at multi-brand stores for sporting goods equipment, while nearly 70 percent prefer multi-brand stores for apparel and footwear.
Baseball Lifestyle 101 Opens Second Store in Texas, 7th Overall
Baseball Lifestyle 101, the baseball apparel and lifestyle brand, opened a store at Grapevine Mills in Grapevine, TX, its second store in the state and seventh in the U.S.
Legendary Headwear Expands to Canada with New Distributor
Legendary Headwear, rooted in a family business with 40 years of history, has formed a distribution partnership with Soro Group, a Canadian distributor, to mark the headwear brand’s official expansion into the Canadian market.
