Gildan Activewear Sales Down 8 Percent In Fourth Quarter
Gildan Activewear, Inc. reported net sales declined 8 percent to $720 million for the fourth quarter ended January 1, compared to the prior-year comparable quarter. Activewear sales were down 5 percent to $595 million and sales in the hosiery and underwear category were down 21 percent.
Report: Wilson Golf President Exits
Tim Clarke, president of Wilson Golf since 2007, has stepped down, according to mygolfspy.com. Global R&D director Bob Thurman has reportedly become interim golf general manager.
Foot Locker Names Interim CFO
Foot Locker, in a regulatory filing, stated that Robert Higginbotham had been appointed interim chief financial officer, effective March 1, in addition to his current role as senior vice president, investor relations, and financial planning & analysis.
Sympatex Names Chief Sales And Marketing Officer
Sympatex Technologies, a manufacturer of membranes, laminates and textiles used in outdoor apparel and footwear, promoted Kim Scholze to chief sales and marketing officer and its board.
Nike Asks City Of Portland For Police Security To Reopen Community Store
Nike’s Community Store in Northeast Portland has been closed for weeks because of thefts. The company has offered to contract with, and pay off-duty uniformed Portland Police Bureau officers, in order to reopen the store.
Adidas’ Debt Ratings Downgraded By S&P
S&P Global Ratings followed Moody’s in downgrading the debt ratings of Adidas due to the company’s downward revision of guidance largely tied to the end of its partnership with Kanye West.
USPTA And Tennis Warehouse Expand Official Supplier Deal
The United States Professional Tennis Association inked an expanded multi-year endorsement with the Tennis Warehouse as the Official Equipment Supplier of the USPTA.
Fox Factory Acquires Custom Wheel House
Fox Factory Holding Corp. agreed to acquire Custom Wheel House, LLC (CWH) from Thompson Street Capital Partners and other sellers for $131.6 million.
Camping World Sees Q4 Revenue Fall On Softening Demand, Tighter Margins
Camping World Holdings, Inc. saw revenue decrease 7.1 percent to $1.3 billion in the fourth quarter ended December 31, with used vehicle revenue declining 4.8 percent to $392.6 million and new vehicle revenue falling 13.1 percent.
Akers Digital Adds Two New Hires To Team
Akers Digital agency hired Bethany Donovan and Luke Paulson to expand its digital advertising, email marketing and Shopify services and better serve its clients in the cycling, snowsports, active apparel, and outdoor industries.
REI Updates Product Standards For Vendors
REI Co-op released its updated Product Impact Standards report to advance more sustainable and inclusive business practices. The latest version builds on three key areas: fighting climate change, advancing inclusion in the outdoors and managing chemicals.
Tractor Supply Improves Ranking On Forbes Best Employers List
Tractor Supply Company has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers. The company’s ranking improved to the 177 spot in the 2023 report from the 329 spot in 2022.
GSI Outdoors Makes Two Key Hires
GSI Outdoors hired Justin Walford as EVP to GSI Outdoors and Pelican International and Tyler Botts as brand marketing manager to GSI.
Sweaty Betty E-Commerce VP Joins Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols named Annabel Thorburn, SVP of e-commerce at Sweaty Betty, its e-commerce director. She joined the British luxury department store chain on April 17.
Walmart U.S. Posts 8.3 Percent Q4 Comp Store Sales Growth
Walmart U.S. comp sales grew 8.3 percent for Q4 and 13.9 percent on a two-year stack. E-commerce growth was 17 percent and 18 percent on a two-year stack.
