Revo Adds Sales Representation for Scandinavian Market
Sporty Outdoor, based in Trysil, will represent the brand’s sunwear and goggles throughout the Scandinavian market (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland).
Von Maur Department Stores Opens First Pennsylvania Store in Pittsburgh
The retailer has opened its newest location at South Hills Village in the suburbs outside Pittsburgh, PA. The 118,000-square-foot store is the company’s first in Pennsylvania.
KemperSports Bolsters HQ with Regional Sales and Marketing Director
Jennifer Cushman joined KemperSports in 2021 as sales and marketing director at Buffalo Creek Golf Club and the Yacht Club at Chandlers, two KemperSports-managed facilities in Rockwall, TX.
Zappos Re-Opens Outlet Store in Louisville
The 13,000 square foot outlet store first opened in 2019 after it moved from a previous location in Shepherdsville, KY. It closed in 2022 after the online footwear seller reaccessed the business as the pandemic subsided.
Golden Goose YTD Sales Climb 12 Percent on D2C Boost
Sales the Milan-based luxury streetwear and sneaker brand reached €466 million ($500 mm) in the nine months, up 12 percent year over year, driven by an 18 percent jump in DTC revenues.
FDRA Survey: Athletic Footwear Expected to Lead Holiday Purchases
In a nationwide survey of footwear consumer purchasing habits conducted by the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) for the upcoming holiday shopping season, many respondents said they would increase their spending on footwear, with the athletic category being the most popular.
Pvolve Signs First Studio Deal in Kentucky
the new studio location in Louisville, marks Pvolve’s first in Kentucky. The fitness franchise now boasts over 40 studios in development across the country.
L.L.Bean to Open First Indiana Store
The 16,000-square-foot L.L. Bean store will be the retailer’s fourth new location to open in 2024, giving it 61 stores in the U.S.
NRF: Import Cargo Could See Surge Ahead of Potential Port Strike and Trump Tariffs
Import volumes at the nation’s major container ports could be higher than previously expected for the remainder of this year as retailers face another potential East Coast/Gulf Coast port strike and tariff increases planned by President-elect Donald Trump, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Blackcrows Partners with Rapha to Open Nest Pop-Up Shops in Boulder and Seattle
The French ski brand and maker of performance ski products and apparel, opened its first U.S. pop-up shops in collaboration with Rapha in Boulder, CO and Seattle, WA on November 1. They will remain open through the winter season.
StockX CEO to Step Down, COO Named as Successor
StockX announced that its CEO, Scott Cutler, has chosen to step down at the close of the year, succeeded by the online sneaker marketplace’s Co-Founder, President and Chief Operating Officer, Greg Schwartz.
Xponential Fitness Posts Q3 Loss on Flat Sales
Xponential Fitness, Inc. posted a net loss of $18 million in the third quarter after litigation expenses, impairment charges and other acquisiton-related charges. North America system-wide sales grew by 21 percent but corporate revenue was flat as higher franchise and equipment revenues were largely offset by a decline in other service revenue.
Golden Goose’s Debt Ratings Upgraded on Improving Sales
Moody’s Ratings upgraded Golden Goose S.p.A.’s debt ratings due to its strong revenue and profit performance in recent years with the aid of store openings. Sales have vaulted 60 percent from December 2021 to June 2024.
Schoeller to Close Swiss Manufacturing Plant, 170 Employees To Lose Jobs
The company cited Switzerland’s high labor and energy costs, the strong Swiss franc, and poor market environment since the pandemic to cover production costs. However, the company will continue production of its high-tech textiles in Asia with no disruption.
Black Diamond Parent Q3 Hurt by Outdoor Channels, Product Line Simplification Strategy
Outdoor segment (Black Diamond) sales were $49.3 million in the third quarter, compared to $61.1 million in the year-ago quarter. Sales in the Adventure segment (Rhino-Rack, Maxtrax and Tred Outdoors) decreased 11.9 percent to $17.8 million.
