Smith Promotes Phares To Global General Manager
Smith, an owned subsidiary and core brand of the Safilo Group, promoted Mark Phares as global general manager of the eyewear and helmet brand.
Skechers Announces Reportable Segment Change
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. announced that it has changed its segment reporting, as the company refined the way it views its business operations and decision-making. Effective the first quarter of 2022, the company will present segment results as Wholesale and Direct-to-Consumer.
RECALL: SI Tech Diving Inflation Valves
About 1,670 Shell Diving Inflation Valves with Int’l Nipples manufactured by SI Tech, of Sweden, are being recalled. Ocean Equipment, of Canada, was the distributor.
ABG Hires Entertainment Exec To Support International Growth
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), announced that sports and broadcast industry leader Kiyoshi Nakamura has joined its efforts in developing new business in the Asia-Pacific and European regions.
REI Increases Investment In Run Category
REI is piloting new store layouts and deepening staff training to support its running departments as part of a bigger investment in the running category.
Anta Sports Sees High-Teens Q1 Growth For Anta Brand
Anta Sports reported retail sales of Anta branded products recorded high-teens positive growth in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2021 while Fila’s retail sales saw mid-single-digit positive growth.
Asics Relaunches Sublimation Offering For Team Sports
Asics America has relaunched its sublimation offering for team sports through a new partnership with the largest sublimation manufacturer in the West.
Goat Signs Multi-Year Partnership With Paris Saint-Germain
The Los Angeles-based online retailer Goat has signed a multi-year global partnership with Paris Saint-Germain, the French sports giant, as its official sleeve partner.
Peloton Raises Monthly Subscription Fee For First Time
Peloton is hiking the monthly fee for its on-demand fitness content for the first time in its eight years in existence in North America while reducing prices across its Bike, Bike+ and Tread products.
March Retail Sales Grew Despite Higher Inflation
Retail sales grew in March even as inflation edged higher, the National Retail Federation said. The U.S. Census Bureau said overall retail sales in March were up 0.5 percent seasonally adjusted from February and up 6.9 percent year over year.
FDRA Study: Inflation Impacting Footwear Sales
FDRA’s 2022 national spring shoe shopper survey, found 44 percent of consumers are putting off purchases on all goods is their strategy in this high inflation environment.
NBA And Foot Locker Europe Announce Multiyear Partnership Expansion
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Foot Locker Europe announced a multi-year partnership expansion that will see the NBA and Foot Locker Europe refurbish basketball courts and host youth basketball clinics and events across Europe.
Hammerhead Promotes Vice President Of Product
Hammerhead, the Karoo 2 cycling computer maker, promoted Jessica Braun to vice president of product. In her new role, she will lead its software and hardware teams.
Delta Apparel Appoints President Delta Group
Delta Apparel Inc. appointed Matt Miller as the company’s president, Delta Group, effective April 25.
BN3TH Recruits Senior Director, Design And Development
Men’s underwear brand BN3TH hired Drew William as senior director of design and development. William has more than 20 years of design experience in the outdoor industry, most recently at RYU Apparel.
