SGB Update

Skechers Opens Superstore In New Jersey

Skechers announced it had opened its largest East Coast retail store in New Jersey. The 22,000-square-foot superstore is at The Mills at Jersey Gardens.

Pou Sheng Names New CEO, Chairman

Pou Sheng, Yue Yuen’s Chinese retail subsidiary, appointed Wang Jun as CEO, effective July 1, succeeding Shao-Wu Lee who is stepping down to become chairman.

Obit: Luxottica Founder Dies At 87

Leonardo Del Vecchio, the chairman of eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica and founder of Luxottica, has passed away at the age of 87.

Anon Appoints General Manager

Anon, a maker of ski and snowboard helmets, goggles and sunglasses owned by Burton, has named Mark Wakeling as general manager.

USWE Sports AB Acquires Giant Loop

USWE Sports AB, a publicly traded backpack company based in Malmö, Sweden, has acquired Bend, OR-based Giant Loop LLC, a powersports brand known for its innovative off-road motorcycle soft luggage designs. The transaction is scheduled to close on July 1.

Sports Fandom Increases, Powered By New Digital Platforms

A new study by Nielsen and LaLiga Tech shows Millennial and Gen Z consumers are following more sports competitions than Gen X and Boomers but strongly prefer streaming and mobile experiences, including fantasy games.

Nike’s Q4 Tops Wall Street Targets

Nike, Inc. reported earnings in its fiscal fourth quarter ended May 31, down 5 percent year-over-year but topped Wall Street estimates. Sales were down one percent as a 7 percent decline in its wholesale segment was offset by a 7 percent gain in direct sales. 

Camber Outdoors Names CEO 

Camber Outdoors announced that they hired Tiffany Smith as CEO. Most recently, she was the chief development officer for the organization. Smith steps into the new role effective immediately.

Holo Footwear To Move Headquarters To Grand Rapids

Holo Footwear moved its headquarters from Portland, OR to downtown Grand Rapids, MI, opening its e-commerce operations and creating 61 jobs and $1.6 million in capital investment for the state.

Compass Diversified Joins Russell 2000 And 3000 Indexes

Compass Diversified (CODI) announced that it has been added to the Russell 2000 and 3000 Indexes at the conclusion of the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the U.S. stock market opens Monday.