Bogs Continues Sharp Wholesale Decline in Q1; Retail E-Commerce Grows
The Bogs brand reportedly experienced the largest decrease in the Wholesale segment, with sales down 48 percent for the quarter, as retailers reduced orders due to surplus products in the outdoor footwear market.
KOA’s Annual Study Explores Rising Demand for Outdoor Travel
The study shows that in the last decade, the number of camping households increased by 23 percent, and active camping households surged by 68 percent. Camper demographics also became younger and more diverse.
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
Delta Galil Appoints New CFO
Lilach Payorski assumes the role of CFO at the end of July. She will succeed Asaf Alperovitz, who has been the company’s CFO since 2019. He will stay on through July to ensure a smooth transition.
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.
Mission Appoints CEO and CFO
Jocelyn Thornton, who formerly led Dearfoams, was hired as CEO and Deborah Klemm as its new chief financial officer.
MasterCraft Boat Cuts Outlook as Sales Fall 43 Percent, Retail Sees Turmoil to Start the Year
Consolidated net sales are now expected to be between $360 million and $365 million, with Adjusted EBITDA between $28 million and $30 million. Mastercraft had previously narrowed its guidance range, calling for net sales between $400 million and $412 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $42 million and $47 million.
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.
Levi Strauss Settles Lawsuit Against Brunello Cucinelli Over Trademarked Tab
Filed in January 2024, Levi Strauss accused the Italian luxury fashion brand of infringing its trademarked rectangular tab.
SRAM’s Debt Ratings Affirmed by Moody’s
Moody’s affirmed SRAM’s B1 corporate family rating, probability of default rating, and the B1 rating on its senior secured first lien credit facility. It also gave the Chicago-based bike component manufacturer a stable outlook.
ZeroTech International Hires Digital Marketing Manager
Chris Woodrow joined ZeroTech, the parent of ZeroTech Optics and the manufacturer of Lightforce, Nightforce, APRS, and Force Ordnance, as digital marketing manager.
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.
