Topo Designs Receives Growth Investment From Gart Capital Partners
Topo Designs reported a significant equity investment from Gart Capital Partners, a family investment company headquartered in Colorado, marking the first time the brand has taken outside funding since its founding in 2008.
Nike, Inc. Posts Double-Digit Growth Across Regions In Fiscal Q2 As EPS Beats Outlook
Nike, Inc. reported fiscal 2023 third quarter reported revenues were $12.4 billion, up 14 percent compared to the prior year and up 19 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Diluted EPS declined 9 percent to 79 cents a share. Inventories for Nike, Inc. were $8.9 billion, up 16 percent.
Newell Brands Debt Ratings Downgraded
S&P Global Ratings lowered its debt ratings on Newell Brands Inc. as the company’s earnings and cash flow guidance for fiscal year 2023 has come in significantly weaker than previous expectations because of weak macroeconomic conditions and continued inflationary pressures.
Turtle Fur Hires CEO, CFO And VP Marketing & E-Commerce
Turtle Fur reported strategic leadership hires, including CEO Jim Osgood, CFO Matt Glomski and VP of Marketing & E-Commerce Erika Canfield.
Mountain Khakis Hires Creative Director
With 20-plus years of experience in the creative and marketing field, Mountain Khakis hired Ant Sanders as creative director.
Amazon To Lay Off Another 9,000 Employees
Amazon’s Andy Jassy, the company’s chief executive, said in a note to employees on Monday that the company is laying off 9,000 corporate and tech employees by the end of April, adding to the 18,000 jobs it cut late in 2022 and again in January 2023.
Sweaty Betty CEO And COO To Step Down
Drapers reported that Sweaty Betty’s chief executive Julia Straus and chief operating officer, Mark Smith, would step down this summer following the brand’s takeover by Wolverine Worldwide. A search is underway to fill the positions.
On’s Revenues Surge 92 Percent In Fourth Quarter
On Holding AG significantly decreased its loss in the fourth quarter ended December 31 as sales vaulted 91.9 percent. For the current year, the Swiss running brand predicts sales will grow 39 percent.
The Buckle Sets New Quarterly Dividend
The Buckle, Inc. board of directors authorized a 35 cents per share quarterly dividend to be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 14, with a payment date of April 28.
Fanatics And NHL Ink 10-Year Deal For On-Ice Uniforms, Authentic Jerseys Supplier
The National Hockey League and its longstanding partner Fanatics have inked a new 10-year agreement which, beginning with the 2024/25 season, will see Fanatics become the League’s authentic outfitter of on-ice uniforms and supplier of authentic jerseys at retail.
Pure Archery Group Hires Southeast Territory Manager
Pure Archery Group has hired industry veteran Jamie Wilson as Southeast territory manager supporting North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama.
SilencerCo Promotes From Within For Director Of Business Development
SilencerCo promoted Chase Glenn to director of business development, responsible for the company’s strategic relationships, brand representation and development of new licensing and OEM opportunities.
Outdoor Industry Association Names New President
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Board of Directors named industry veteran Kent Ebersole as president after serving seven months as the organization’s interim executive director.
Rab, Lowe Alpine Names Industry Vet As U.S. Country Manager
Rab and Lowe Alpine hired industry veteran Adam Chamberlain as U.S. Country Manager responsible for domestic operations in the United States.
Primaloft Announces CFO Transition
PrimaLoft, Inc., a subsidiary of Compass Diversified, promoted Jason Kerley to chief financial officer from vice president and controller. He will transition to the position on the retirement of the current CFO, Tom Seaver.
