NRF to Present Dick’s SG Chairman Ed Stack with The Visionary Award
Presented annually to an outstanding retail leader, the 2023 NRF Visionary Award honors Stack for his leadership of the largest omnichannel sporting goods retailer in the U.S., guiding the company’s evolution from two stores in upstate New York to a Fortune 500 company.
CPSC Issues Warning to Stop Using Kopobob Kids’ Helmets
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Kopobob kids’ multi-purpose helmets because they can fail to protect riders in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.
Deloitte Study Explores Link Between Women’s Sports and Career Success
A new survey released from Deloitte found a wide majority of women who played sports as kids said it was important to their career success.
Rock Ridge Outdoors Names New Regional Sales Manager
Dani Navickas brings more than 25 years of experience working in sales, marketing and product development within the shooting and outdoor industries, including tenures at Velocity Outdoor, Sig Sauer and Remington, to the role.
Canada Goose’s Debt Ratings Earn an Upgrade
Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Canada Goose, Inc’s debt ratings due to the outerwear maker’s solid operating performance and potential to benefit from China’s recovery.
VF’s Outlook Changed to Negative by Moody’s
Moody’s Investors Service changed VF Corporation’s outlook to negative from stable, reflecting the effects of the unfavorable tax appeal ruling related to the company’s Timberland acquisition in 2011 and the continued risk associated with the turnaround of Vans.
Academy Sports Principal Accounting Officer to Depart
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. said in a regulatory filing that Heather Davis, SVP, accounting, treasury and tax (principal accounting officer) is leaving the company to pursue a new opportunity, effective September 29.
Rossignol Continues To Grow Nordic Division
Rossignol Group promoted Jeff Courter, previous Nordic category manager for North America, to global technical product manager for the Nordic division as part of a number of promotions and additions to the division.
Orangetheory Fitness Franchisee to Open 14th NJ Location
Empire Portfolio Group an area developer and franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness will open a new studio in Warren, NJ. Empire said this significant expansion “solidifies Empire’s presence in New Jersey,” becoming their 14th location in the state.
Macy’s, Inc. to Hire for More Than 38,000 Seasonal Positions
Macy’s, Inc. reported plans to hire more than 38,000 full- and part-time seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season at its Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury stores and distribution centers, consistent with open positions in 2022.
West Marine Inks Agreement with Lenders
The transaction will provide West Marine with liquidity and significantly reduce total debt to strengthen the company’s balance sheet and financial profile. The agreement was supported by 100 percent of the holders of the company’s funded debt obligations and West Marine’s current principal equity holder, L Catterton.
Volumental Expands in North America; Appoints Hollowell as GM
Volumental, the fit technology company based in Stockholm, appointed current CMO and seasoned footwear industry veteran Brent Hollowell as general manager for its North American operations to accelerate growth in the region.
Club Champion Opens Fitting Studio Near Vancouver
Club Champion opened a new fitting studio in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, its first Club Champion-branded store in the country following its acquisition of Tour Experience Golf (TXG) in 2022.
Rally House Sets Plans to Open Six Stores
Rally House announced plans to open six stores this fall in Missouri, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.
Puma Extends Scuderia Ferrari Partnership
In the coming years Puma will also continue to be the licensing partner for Ferrari-branded products and the supplier of F1 team and race wear for Ferrari and will become its premium partner starting in 2024.
