Nobull To Become NFL’s Combine Apparel Supplier
The National Football League said Nobull will become the league’s official scouting Combine training partner and on-field supplier of apparel and headwear. The change comes a year after New Era replaced Under Armour as the sponsor.
Kidpik’s Sales Slide In Second Quarter
Kidpik Corp., the online clothing subscription-based e-commerce company, reported sales of $3.8 million in the second quarter ended July 2, a year-over-year decrease of 33.4 percent.
Canada’s MEC To Launch On TheBay.com And Shop-in-Shops Inside Hudson’s Bay
Hudson’s Bay and Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) announced the launch of MEC shop-in-shops in three Hudson’s Bay GTA locations, including Yorkdale and Square One Shopping Centres and its flagship store on Queen Street in Toronto.
Fleet Feet Opens Second Location In Fort Wayne
Fleet Feet announced the opening of its latest store in Fort Wayne North, IN. This is the second Fleet Feet in Fort Wayne and the ninth store in Indiana.
Signa Sports Sales Climb 29 Percent In Q3
Signa Sports United N.V. (SSU) reported sales in its third quarter ended June 30 grew 29 percent, boosted by the full contribution of recently acquired businesses WiggleCRC and Tennis Express. The Berlin-based online platform reduced its guidance for the year due to continued supply chain challenges and weaker consumer spending.
Macy’s Elects Board Member
Macy’s, Inc. elected Emilie Arel, president and chief executive officer of Casper Sleep, to its board of directors, effective August 15, 2022.
Academy Sports Opens First Store In Virginia
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced the opening of its first Richmond, VA. The 58,075-square-foot store is located at 11861 W. Broad Street in The Corner at Short Pump.
Li Ning’s Sales Climb 22 Percent In First Half
Li Ning Company, Ltd. reported net income grew 11.6 percent in the half ended June 30 on a 21.7 percent revenue gain. The improvement came despite the “impact of repeated outbreaks of the COVID-19 pandemic and significant increase in raw material prices that led to certain challenges to the operating environment.”
Alterra Mountain Company Expands Social Responsibility Team
Alterra Mountain Company expanded its Social Responsibility team, focused on the company’s three pillars of Sustainability, DEI and Community.
On Lifts Guidance On North America Momentum
Swiss running brand On raised its earnings and sales guidance for the year after reporting quarterly results again exceeded expectations. Sales in the second quarter climbed 66.6 percent, driven by strong wholesale growth of 70.1 percent, DTC growth of 60.8 percent and continued momentum in the North America region, growing at 102.5 percent.
Cascade Designs Hires National Sales Manager
Cascade Designs, the parent company of MSR, Therm-a-Rest, Platypus, SealLine, and PackTowl, hired Jaime Buyagawan as national sales manager overseeing its U.S. Outdoor Specialty channel.
RV Retailer Announces Leadership Appointments
RV Retailer, LLC announced it hired Jennifer Robinson as vice president and chief financial officer, Mario Lozada as chief information officer and Shahnaz Broucek as chief leadership coach and culture development officer.
Ammo’s Q1 Sales Expand 37 Percent
Ammo Inc., the owner of GunBroker.com, continued to show strong momentum in both its ammunition and marketplace divisions in the first quarter of Fiscal 2023, as revenue increased 37 percent from the first quarter of Fiscal 2022.
Carhartt Hires Chief Brand Officer
Carhartt announced it hired Susan Hennike as chief brand officer reporting to Linda Hubbard, president and chief operating officer of Carhartt.
Fila Holdings Q2 Earnings Slump On Gross Margin Pressures
Korea-based Fila Holdings Corp. reported earnings declined 15.7 percent in the second quarter ended June 30 despite a 15.0 percent sales gain.
