SGB Update

NRF: Summer Import Cargo Forecast to Surge but Full Year is Expected Down

Ports have not yet reported numbers for May but Global Port Tracker projected the month at down 13.4 percent from April and down 8.1 percent year-over-year. Volume is expected to surge over the summer and then expected to drop sharply for the remainder of 2025, with large year-over-year declines seen partly because imports in late 2024.

Hanes Names S&S Activewear Exclusive Distributor for Printwear

The exclusive distributor of the Hanes brand in the North American printwear channel will carry the full range of Hanes styles and also offer deeper inventory positions and enhanced availability across its national distribution network to support decorators and promotional partners.

Nordstrom Rack Plans to Open Locations in Texas and Georgia

Nordstrom announced plans to open two Nordstrom Rack locations in Flower Mound, TX (30,000 square feet) and Suwanee, GA (34,000 square feet) this fall. Nordstrom operates over 350 Nordstrom, Nordstrom Local and Nordstrom Rack locations.

Dick’s SG Promotes Amanda Bonzo to VP Communications

Dick’s Sporting Goods promoted Amanda Bonzo to VP of communications. She joined Dick’s as senior director of communications in 2020 and took over as communications lead from former chief communications officer Peter Land in 2023.

Beyond Yoga Opens First East Coast Store

The 2,760-square-foot store in in Greenwich, CT is the Levi’s-owned brand’s largest to date and eighth overall. The company has additional store openings planned for later this year in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood, Westport, CT and Marin, CA.

Tom Mackin, Former Rapala/VMC President, Passes Away

“It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Tom Mackin, former President of Rapala VMC USA and longtime member of the Rapala VMC group executive committee. Tom dedicated over 30 years of his life to the Rapala brand, helping to shape its legacy with passion, integrity and visionary leadership. He had recently entered retirement,” shard Viellard, Cyrille Viellard, president and CEO of Rapala/VMC.

Gearhead Outfitters Closes Store in Kansas

The closing of the Olathe store is part of a “broader strategic review” of the Arkansas-based, family-owned and operated retail company’s overall national footprint. The nearby Overland Park store will remain open.

Recall: BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells

Johnson Health Tech Trading, the parent company of BowFlex, announced a voluntary recall of BowFlex 552, 52.5 lb Adjustable Dumbbells and BowFlex 1090, 90 lb Adjustable Dumbbells, due to impact hazards, including 3.7 million sold by Nautilus, Inc.