
F45 Training’s Sales Grew 63 Percent In 2021
F45 Training Holdings Inc. reported sales grew 242 percent in the fourth quarter and 63 percent in the fiscal year ended December 31.
Macy’s Names Senior Vice President, Private Brands
Macy’s Inc. announced that Emily Erusha-Hilleque has joined the company as senior vice president for Macy’s private brands. She most recently served as Target’s design director, Ready-to-Wear, Young Contemporary Private Label, Design Partnerships.
Former The North Face CMO Joins Sephora
Steve Lesnard, former chief marketing officer and global VP of product creation at The North Face, has joined Sephora as global chief brand officer.
Dorel Sports’ Q4 Sales Improve 6 Percent
Dorel Industries said sales in its Dorel’s Sports segment, which is being reported as a discontinued operation following its recent $810 million sale to the Pon Group, increased in the fourth quarter by 5.8 percent to $280.7 million.
Orangetheory Appoints Chief Music Officer
Orangetheory Fitness hired artist, DJ and producer, Steve Aoki, as its first chief music officer following a survey of more than 35,000 members who said music played an important role in their fitness routine.
Academy Sports Set To Join S&P SmallCap 600
Academy Sports + Outdoors, Inc. will replace Kraton Corp. in the S&P SmallCap 600, effective prior to the opening of trading on March 16.
Drive Shack Expands To Kansas City
Drive Shack, Inc. announced it will bring Puttery, its newest socializing experience, to Kansas City, MO.
AAFA Announces Board Of Directors Leadership For 2022/23
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) announced the renewal of its Board of Director’s leadership, and eight newly appointed and re-elected Board members.
Caleres Appoints Board Member
Caleres announced the election of Bruce Thorn to its Board of Directors. Thorn is currently the president and CEO of Big Lots, a $6.2B Fortune 500 company operating 1,400-plus stores in the U.S.
Nike General Counsel Exits
Nike general counsel Hilary Krane, resigned from her position to work for Creative Artists Agency. At Nike, Krane provided counsel on corporate law and mergers and acquisitions, brand protection and government affairs. She also worked as co-chair of the Nike Foundation.

Leatt Corp. Announces Record Breaking Year
Leatt Corporation reported earnings more than doubled in 2021 as sales surged 82 percent.

Adidas To Replace Puma As Italy’s Kit Sponsor
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) signed a multi-year deal with Adidas, ending its nearly 20-year partnership with Puma.
Peloton Appoints Chief Supply Chain Officer And Chief People Officer
Peloton announced that Andrew Rendich will be joining the company as chief supply chain officer, effective March 16, and Shari Eaton, currently senior vice president, global head of people, has been promoted to chief people officer.

The Buckle’s Q4 Sales Rose 19.5 Percent
The Buckle Inc. reported net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended January 29, 2022 increased 19.5 percent to $380.9 million from net sales of $318.8 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended January 30, 2021. Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended January 29, 2022 increased 20.0 percent.

American Outdoor Brands To Acquire Grilla Grills
American Outdoor Brands Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire privately-owned Grilla Grills, a provider of barbecue grills, Wi-Fi-enabled wood pellet grills, smokers, accessories, and modular outdoor kitchens for $27 million in cash.