Report: European Ski Brands Sold 3.7 Million Pairs of Skis in 2022/23
The FESI completed its annual market research of sell-in data for ski products. The organization, representing 25 leading ski brands in Europe and globally, collected and anonymized the data to present its market insights.
Elan Sports USA Retains New England Sales Representation
Elan Sports USA, the ski manufacturer, hired CK Sales Group to rep the line in New England, effective August 1, following the recent retirement of Peter Kidd, who sold the line in the region for over four decades.
Gap, Inc. Appoints Board Member as President and CEO
Gap, Inc., the parent company of active lifestyle retailer Athleta, appointed Richard Dickson as company president and CEO, effective August 22, 2023. In November 2022, Gap, Inc. appointed Dickson to its Board of Directors.
WH inc. Hires New Creative Director, Two Other Key Creative Hires
WH, Inc. hired Hart Rusen as new creative director with over 20 years of industry experience, Senior Designer Ari Pal, who joins from Vail Resorts, and Production Designer Chase Kunz, who joins from Microsoft.
Rockport’s Sale To Authentic Secures Court Approval
Authentic Brands Group reported that The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved the sale transaction of Rockport. Authentic also signed a long-term licensing agreement for Rockport with Marc Fisher Footwear.
Foot Locker to Open First Store in Thailand
Foot Locker reported it is ready to open its first retail store in Thailand after transferring its operations in Singapore and Malaysia to MAP Active earlier this year.
Luth-AR Appoints National Sales Manager
Luth-AR, LLC announced that longtime firearms salesman Shane Cuperus received a promotion to a national sales leadership position, effective immediately. Cuperus joined the company in 2019 as a general manager.
Marine Products Corp. Sees Q2 EPS Surge on Strong Double-Digit Sales Gain
The increase in net sales was said to be due to an 11 percent increase in the number of boats sold during the quarter and a 10 percent increase in the average selling price per boat, as well as an increase in parts and accessories sales.
Garmin Opens Firstbeat Analytics Lab
Garmin reported that it opened its Firstbeat Analytics Lab in Jyväskylä, Finland. The research and testing facility will support the development of smartwatches, cycling computers and advanced wellness products.
Big Agnes Closes On Purchase Of Steamboat Springs Headquarters
Firehouse Holdings, LLC, wholly owned by the Big Agnes Ownership Group, which has been leasing to Big Agnes its headquarters in downtown Steamboat Spring, CO, closed on the building’s purchase on June 30, 2023.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps to Highest Level in Two Years
The Conference Board’s monthly Consumer Confidence Index hit 117 in July, rising from 110.1 the month before. The index increased for the third consecutive month, bounding even higher after a sharp upswing in June.
Xero Shoes Taps 20-Year Footwear Vet as Chief Product Officer
Xero Shoes hire Michael Pao as chief product officer, effective immediately. Pao’s hire comes as Dennis Driscoll, Xero Shoes’ chief product officer, retires after a nearly 50-year career in the footwear industry.
RG Barry Hires Director of Merchandising for Dearfoams
RG Barry, the parent company of the Dearfoams and Baggalini brands, tapped long-time footwear industry vet Bradley George as director of merchandising for the Dearfoams brand.
OrderMyGear Appoints VP of Revenue Operations
OrderMyGear promoted Adam Gainey to VP of revenue operations. The company said Gainey would play a pivotal role in developing and executing on strategies that improve client acquisition, growth and satisfaction.
Retail and Vendor Business Groups Say Court Erred in China 301 Tariff Case
The NRF, AFAA, FDRA and other business groups urge The U.S. Court of Appeals to reverse judgment and vacate List 3 and List 4A China Section 301 tariffs.
