Salomon And Hoka Top StockX List Of Growth Brands In 2022
StockX released its annual report, Big Facts: Current Culture Index, noting that it surpassed 1.5 million lifetime sellers, 12 million lifetime buyers, and 40 million lifetime trades in 2022.
Tilly’s Chief Merchant To Exit
Tilly’s, Inc. said in a regulatory filing that Robert Goodwin, its SVP and general merchandise manager, plans to resign from his role on January 27 to pursue another opportunity.
Farfetch Sets Leadership Changes
Farfetch reported chief brand officer, Holli Rogers, and chief growth officer, Martin Avetisyan, are leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. The online luxury platform also reported it added three new hires.
Authentic Brands Group Hires CFO
Authentic Brands Group named Jessica Holscott as chief financial officer. She succeeds Kevin Clarke, founding partner, who has taken a new role as executive vice chairman.
NRF: Holiday Sales Climb 5.3 Percent, Just Below Forecast
Retail sales during the November/December 2022 holiday season grew 5.3 percent over 2021 to $936.3 billion, falling short of the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) forecast amid continuing inflation and high-interest rates.
Vail Resorts Sees Early Season North American Skier Visits Up 12.5 Percent
It looks like big snow equals big business, at least for ski resort owner and operator Vail Resorts, Inc. The company reported preliminary season-to-date total skier visits were up 12.5 percent through January 8, compared to the 2021/22 season-to-date period.
Wahoo Fitness’ Debt Ratings Lowered On Potential Default
S&P Global Ratings lowered its debt ratings on Wahoo Fitness Acquisition, LLC on its expectation that the U.S.-based fitness technology company would pursue a debt restructuring or distressed exchange over the next six months due to a liquidity shortfall.
TaylorMade And Tiger Backing New Golf Entertainment Company
TaylorMade Golf made a “material investment” in PopStroke, a putting and dining venue backed by Tiger Woods.
PXG Opens First New York-Based Retail And Fitting Store
PXG opened its first New York-based retail store in Westchester.
Srixon/Cleveland Golf Partners With Arccos Golf
Srixon and Cleveland Golf reported a new partnership with Arccos, the maker of automatic shot tracking, data and artificial intelligence for golf.
Otis Reports 2022 Sales Rep And Agency Awards
Otis Technology recognized J.R Keller of Jeff Robles & Associates as its 2022 Sales Rep of the Year. The company also announced Jeff Robles & Associates as Sporting Goods Sales Agency of the Year, Odle Sales as Law Enforcement Sales Agency of the Year and Forward Edge Marketing Group as Government Sales Agency of the Year.
Dead Air Silencers Opens New U.S. Headquarters
Dead Air Silencers opened its new headquarters and warehouse facility in Heber City, UT. The recently built 9,000-square-foot facility will support expansion.
Study: Section 301 Tariffs Hurt American Consumers and U.S. Businesses Most
The American Apparel & Footwear Association, the Footwear Retailers & Distributors of America, the National Retail Federation, the Retail Industry Leaders Association, and the United States Fashion Industry Association released a study that calls out the detrimental economic impacts of Section 301 tariffs.
Ammo Appoints Board Member
Ammo, Inc. appointed Randy Luth, a firearm industry veteran, to serve on its board of directors. Luth previously served on Ammo’s board from 2017 to 2021.
Peloton Hires Chief Marketing Officer
Peloton named Leslie Berland as chief marketing officer effective January 18, 2023.
