SGB Update Footwear
NRF Monthly Import Cargo To Reach 2 Million TEU Through Early Fall
“We haven’t seen numbers this high for this many months in almost two years.” —NRF Vice President Jonathan Gold
Candace Parker Appointed President of Adidas Women’s Basketball
Parker steps into the role following her retirement from the WNBA and marking a sixteen-year partnership with Adidas during her pro basketball career.
Report: U.S. Sports Participation Increased Across Most Categories in 2023
Pickleball continues to grow in popularity, with the highest percentage increase year-over-year for the fourth consecutive year. Pickleball was up 54 percent in 2023 vs 2022.
Simon Property Group Sells Stake in Authentic Brands Group
Simon Property Group reported it sold the remaining 10 percent stake in brand management firm Authentic Brands Group for $1.2 billion.
Wolverine Worldwide Business Continues to Shrink in Q1 While Turnaround Progresses
Revenue for the ongoing business fell nearly 25 percent in Q1, The parent of the Merrell, Saucony, Wolverine and Sweaty Betty brands said it is beginning to see proof points emerge as early validation of its strategy and execution on its turnaround and transformation plan.
JD Sports Opens First Store in the Middle East
The occasion follows the franchise agreement with GMG, announced in July 2023, and a testament to the brand’s global reach and appeal.
Wolverine Worldwide Names New CFO
Taryn Miller was appointed as the company’s chief financial officer. She will succeed Michael D. Stornant, who is retiring after nearly 30 years with the company.
Puma Returns To Growth In The Americas In Q1
Puma’s sales in the Americas region showed positive sales growth in the first quarter on a currency-neutral basis for the first time in four quarters but reported sales and earnings declined due to unfavorable currency effects and challenging year-ago comparisons. The results were in line with company expectations, and full-year guidance was maintained.
Imbox Protection Opens Global HQ in Denmark
The biulding has two wings, one for administration and the other dedicated to storage and product development.
Report: First Quarter Results Show Economy is Slowing but “Remains Resilient”
Economic growth slowed during the first three months of the year, but consumers are still spending more than last year, according to recent comments from National Retail Federation (NRF) Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
Crocs, Inc. Delivers Solid Q1 Results but HeyDude Weighs on Outlook
For the second quarter, Crocs Brand revenues are expected to grow 7 percent to 9 percent year-over-year while HeyDude Brand revenues are forecast to contract in the high teens, or a negative range of -19 percent to -17 percent.
Crocs, Inc. Appoints New Executive VP and CFO
Susan Healy assumes the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer of Crocs, Inc. from Anne Mehlman effective June 3. Mehlman was recently appointed president of the Crocs Brand.
Surf Expo and OR Parent Posts Solid Q1 with Sales and Profits Both Up
The owner and manager of the Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo B2B trade shows in the active lifestyle market, and other large shows and conferences, posted revenues of $133.4 million in Q1 2024, an increase of 9.1 percent year-over-year.
Report: Crocs Brand Acceptance with Pop Culture Continues to Grow
According to the STI: Popstats 2023 dataset, in 2018, there was a gap of more than $6K between the median household income (HHI) in Crocs’ potential market ($81.0K/year) and in its captured market ($74.7K/year). But by 2023, the median HHI of the brand’s potential market ($75.5K) and captured market ($75.9K) had more closely aligned.
Nordstrom, Inc. to Open New Rack Location in Minnesota
The new 30,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack store will be in Apple Valley, MN, and it is scheduled to open in spring 2025 in the Fischer Marketplace.
