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Boardriders Announces Retirement Of Shannan North
Boardriders, Inc. announced that Shannan North, president of commercial strategy and growth and chief brand officer, plans to retire.
Nike Appoints Twitter Exec To VP Of Digital Design
Nike, Inc. has hired Dantley Davis, former chief designer officer at Twitter, as VP of digital design.
NRF Calls For Visa And Mastercard To Cancel Swipe Fee Increases
The National Retail Federation urged Visa and Mastercard to cancel credit card swipe fee increases scheduled to take effect this month, citing a letter from both Republican and Democratic members of Congress saying higher fees would add to inflation.
Champs Sports Opens Homefield Concept In Pembroke Pines
Champs Sports, part of Foot Locker, Inc., will open the brand’s retail concept store, Champs Sports Homefield, in Pembroke Pines, FL, on April 23. The largest of all Foot Locker, Inc. subsidiaries worldwide totals more than 35,000 square feet.
USTA Promotes Sherr To CEO And Executive Director
Lew Sherr, the current chief revenue officer of the USTA, has been named USTA chief executive officer and executive director.
Skechers Announces Reportable Segment Change
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. announced that it has changed its segment reporting, as the company refined the way it views its business operations and decision-making. Effective the first quarter of 2022, the company will present segment results as Wholesale and Direct-to-Consumer.
ABG Hires Entertainment Exec To Support International Growth
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), announced that sports and broadcast industry leader Kiyoshi Nakamura has joined its efforts in developing new business in the Asia-Pacific and European regions.
REI Increases Investment In Run Category
REI is piloting new store layouts and deepening staff training to support its running departments as part of a bigger investment in the running category.
Anta Sports Sees High-Teens Q1 Growth For Anta Brand
Anta Sports reported retail sales of Anta branded products recorded high-teens positive growth in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2021 while Fila’s retail sales saw mid-single-digit positive growth.
March Retail Sales Grew Despite Higher Inflation
Retail sales grew in March even as inflation edged higher, the National Retail Federation said. The U.S. Census Bureau said overall retail sales in March were up 0.5 percent seasonally adjusted from February and up 6.9 percent year over year.
FDRA Study: Inflation Impacting Footwear Sales
FDRA’s 2022 national spring shoe shopper survey, found 44 percent of consumers are putting off purchases on all goods is their strategy in this high inflation environment.
NBA And Foot Locker Europe Announce Multiyear Partnership Expansion
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Foot Locker Europe announced a multi-year partnership expansion that will see the NBA and Foot Locker Europe refurbish basketball courts and host youth basketball clinics and events across Europe.
Bollé Brands Appoints VP Finance And Operations North America
Bollé Brands has hired Peter Moore as senior VP of finance and operations for North America. In his new role, Moore will support the ongoing expansion of Bollé Brands across the Americas.
Amazon To Surcharge U.S. Merchants For Fulfillment Services
Amazon sellers in the United States who use the company’s packaging and delivery fulfillment service will see a 5 percent surcharge on shipping due to rising fuel prices and growing inflation.
RunSignup Sees Reduction In Endurance Events
RunSignup, the registration provider for U.S. endurance events, produced its Q1 market assessment and business update. Overall, the data showed that the industry had fewer planned events, and participants were trending toward delayed registrations.
