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Yeezy Appoints Head Of Design
Kanye West’s Yeezy appointed Nur Abbas, previously Nike ACG’s design director, as head of design.
Sportfishing Industry Association Appoints Pacific Fisheries Policy Director
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announced that Larry Phillips has joined ASA as its Pacific Fisheries policy director. Phillips most recently served as Region 6 Director for the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.
OR Show Returning To Salt Lake City In 2023
The Outdoor Retailer trade show, owned by Emerald Expositions, is returning to Salt Lake City, UT in 2023. The show had moved to Denver in 2018 because of Utah’s environmental policies and local political leaders’ support of the shrinking of the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments and other federal land policies.
Kathmandu Parent Sees Slight Sales Decline In First Half
KMD Brands, formerly Kathmandu Holdings Limited, reported sales dipped 0.8 percent in the six months ended January 31. The second quarter showed a positive rebound following Q1 COVID lockdown impacts on Kathmandu and Rip Curl in Australasia. Oboz’s sales were impacted by COVID closure of Vietnam factories.
Anta Sports’ Sales Grew 39 Percent In 2021
Anta Sports reported sales for the year ended December 31 vaulted 38.9 percent to RMB49.32 billion ($7.74 bn). Sales for Amer Sports were up 18.1 percent.
SureWerx Acquires Footwear Specialties International
SureWerx, a manufacturer of safety, tool and equipment products, announced that it has acquired Footwear Specialties International (FSI), a maker of safety footwear based in Portland, OR. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Tennis Sees Significant Growth In 2021 Participation And Equipment Sales
The USTA announced that tennis showed significant growth in participation and equipment sales in 2021, marking the second year for the trend.
Fila Group’s Sales Expand 8 Percent In Fourth Quarter
Korea-based Fila Group reported sales grew 7.9 percent in the fourth quarter and 21.3 percent in the full year. At Fila USA, sales were down 8.7 percent in the fourth quarter but grew 11.5 percent for 2021.
Macy’s Expands Backstage Store-Within-Store Concept
Macy’s announced plans to expand its store-within-store Backstage locations across the U.S. beginning April 9 through June 2022 with 37 new locations nationwide.
Canada Goose Accelerates Expansion Of Japanese Market
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. and longstanding partner Sazaby League Ltd. have entered into an agreement to create the joint venture Canada Goose Japan, with plans to accelerate DTC expansion, including retail stores.
Nike’s Q3 Tops Wall Street’s Targets On Digital Momentum
Nike, Inc. reported earnings topped Wall Street’s targets by 15 cents in the fiscal third quarter ended February 28 with sales also slightly ahead of estimates. Sales grew 8 percent on a currency-neutral basis, led by a 17 percent gain in DTC and a 22 percent gain in digital. Double-digit digital growth in North America, APLA and EMEA offset declines in Greater China.
Merrell Appoints Chief Merchant Officer
Merrell, which is part of Wolverine Worldwide, announced that Sumi Scott was hired as its chief merchant officer.
Foot Locker Hires President, Global Brands
Foot Locker Inc. announced it hired Samantha Lomow as president, Global Brands. Lomow joins the company from Hasbro, Inc., where she was president, Branded Entertainment.
Kohl’s Confirms Buyout Interest From ‘Multiple’ Parties
Kohl’s Corp. acknowledged receipt of multiple preliminary indications of interest in acquiring the company. The proposals received are non-binding and without committed financing.
The Renewal Workshop Acquired By Bleckmann
The Renewal Workshop, based in Cascade Locks, OR, has been acquired by Dutch logistics company Bleckmann.
