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, the manufacturer of Lightforce, Nightforce, APRS, and Force Ordnance, joined ZeroTech, the parent of ZeroTech Optics, 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.
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.
New Era Names Creative Director
Dao-Yi Chow was tapped as creative director and vice president, overseeing the design New Era’s first apparel line—Brand New Era, as well as merchandising and marketing.
Sturm, Ruger Cuts Jobs to Right-Size Business as Profits and Sales Decline
Accrued severances of $1.5 million related to a reduction in force that involved about 80 employees.are expected to be settled in cash and consist of one-time termination charges arising from severance obligations and other customary employee benefit payments.
GoPro Q1 Loss Expands as DTC Web Sales Tank and Retail Surges 33 Percent
Revenue from the retail channel was up 33 percent year-over-year, while GoPro.com revenue, including subscription and service revenue, was down 48 percent year-over-year.
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: Down 98 Percent, Peloton May be Attractive at the Right Price
PTON shares surged in the mid-teens on Tuesday, May 7, after CNBC reported early that several private equity firms had considered a buyout of the connected fitness company.
Life Time and Lululemon Announce New Apparel Partnership
Lululemon becomes an official apparel partner of Life Time Tennis and Pickleball.
Seirus Innovation Hires New VP of Sales and Sales Director
Seirus Innovation hired Dove Gibson as VP of sales, with over 15 years of sales experience, and Ken Tincher as sales director, with a diverse background in sales and over 20 years of experience at all management levels.
Celsius Holdings Reports Record Q1 Revenue and Gross Profits
Celsius reported its best first quarter ever driving record revenue and contributing 47 percent of the quarterly year-over-year growth in the energy drink category.
Rapala VMC Mourns Passing of Long-Time CEO and Former Chair Jorma Kasslin
Jorma Kasslin reportedly died suddenly after a brief illness on April 14. Kasslin was 70 years old and had been a member of Rapala VMC’s Board since 1998, serving as chairman from 2016 to 2018 and as president and CEO from 1998 to 2016.
