Pvolve Signs First Studio Deal for Greater Boston Area
The franchisee is Amanda Reiss, who has served as chief marketing officer for Saucony, Living Proof and other consumer goods.
TeamSnap Appoints New CFO and SVP Marketing
Steven Neel has been hired as chief financial officer and Scott Engelman has been added as SVP of marketing of the provider of youth sports management software.
Nordstrom to Open Two New Rack Stores in Florida
Nordstrom plans to will open two new Nordstrom Rack stores in Melbourne (24,000 square feet) and Sarasota (27,000 square feet) Florida, in fall 2025 and spring 2026, respectively.
Fabletics Expands into Mexico with Retail Partnership Deal
The company has expanded into Mexico through a partnership with Liverpool, the omnichannel retail group that has operated for over 177 years in the country.
Report: U.S. Retail Saw Deep Declines in Fashion Categories in Fiscal September
The weakness un the apparel, footwear and accessories categories may lead to some pent-up demand for the Holiday selling season after lagging the stable performance seen in other categories at retail for the 5-week period.
Garmin Ltd. Acquires Marine LED Lighting Company Lumishore
The privately-held company has manufactured LED lighting systems used on various vessels, from runabouts to superyachts, for over 15 years. Financial terms of the acquisition will not be disclosed.
Canada Goose Faces Downgrade to “Sell” on Growth Concerns
Goldman Sachs downgraded Canada Goose to “Sell” from “Neutral,” citing challenges in the competitive landscape and concerns over slowing brand momentum and luxury spending overall.
National Marine Manufacturers Association Board Elects Three Division Directors
New individuals joining the NMMA Board of Directors include Ben Duke (Polaris Marine), Tommy Hancock (Sportsman Boats) and Rob Parmentier (Sailfish Boats
St. Croix Rod Appoints Sales Teams for Midwest, Colorado and PNW Territories
The family-owned fishing rod company based in Park Falls, WI, has tapped Redband Sports Group and Wisco Outfitters to represent the company’s fly-fishing portfolio and brand in two key U.S. fly-fishing regions.
Nike Ordered to Pay Legal Fees in Trademark Dispute
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has ordered Nike to pay millions in attorney’s fees to Lontex Corporation for its “reckless infringement” of the small Pennsylvania businesses “Cool Compression” trademark.
Kent Outdoors Opens New Factory in Arlington, WA
Located next to a private lake, the company’s product designers can accelerate product testing and development for faster iteration and refinement prior to production.
Buds Gun Shop Names New President & COO
Mark Stecher was named president and chief operating officer. He will assist CEO Joe Murphy across all areas of the company.
Nike Renews Contract with NBA and WNBA for 12 Years
Nike, Inc. signed on to remain as the exclusive uniform and apparel provider for the National Basketball Association, the WNBA and the G League for another 12 years.
Zamberlan Hires North American Sales Manager
The Italian outdoor footwear brand hired Bill Johnson, formerly at Zappos.com, as North American sales manager. He spent the last 19 years as the Outdoor Footwear Buyer at Zappos.com
Ottolock Forms U.S. Distribution Partnership with BTI
The new U.S. distribution partnership with with Bicycle Technologies International comes as Ottolock recently added new products to its mobile security offering to pair with its original cinch lock.
