News Briefs
-
News briefsWolverine Worldwide expands global reach with new licensing deals
Wolverine Worldwide has inked two new global licensing deals as part of its strategic evolution into a brand-focused growth entity. Vida Shoes International will take on the role of global licensee for Merrell and Saucony kids footwear under the first agreement. This partnership grants Vida rights to these products across ...
-
News briefsPentland Brands’ Americas business gets new president
Pentland Brands, owner of the Speedo, Berghaus, Canterbury of New Zealand, Endura, Ellesse and Mitre brands, announced a key change to its leadership team: Joe Spies will become President, Americas, effective this month, following the retirement of Matt Rock, current President, Americas, after 19 years with the company. Rock’s career ...
-
News briefsAqualung divests the Stohlquist brand
The French Aqualung Group, which specializes in the manufacture of diving and high-performance water sports equipment, has announced the successful sale of its Stohlquist brand to California-based Sport Dimension Inc. The sale of Stohlquist completes the exit from the Swim Snorkel Paddle business in North America. The group had already ...
-
News briefsJD Sports implements four-day office workweek for head office employees worldwide
JD Sports is implementing a new policy requiring all head office employees worldwide to return to the office at least four days a week, effective July 1. This decision will impact employees at the sports giant’s UK head office located in Bury. However, JD Sports will maintain flexibility based on ...
-
News briefsNike secures kit supply rights for French Football Federation until 2034
Nike has secured the kit supply rights for the French Football Federation (FFF) for the 2026-27 to 2033-34 cycle. In a recent announcement, the FFF revealed that Nike had successfully clinched the kit supply rights for the third consecutive cycle, extending their current deal until 2026. The renewed agreement encompasses ...
-
News briefsJD Sports director Mahbobeh Sabetnia opts not to stand for re-election
Mahbobeh Sabetnia, a non-executive director on the JD Sports board and member of the remuneration committee, has announced her decision not to seek re-election at the company’s upcoming annual general meeting on June 27, 2024. Having served on the board for nearly two and a half years, Sabetnia has been ...
-
News briefsSun Day Red now launched, plans for wholesale expansion 2025
Sun Day Red has officially launched following its announcement together with Tiger Woods in February. The brand has debuted exclusively on its website, with plans for expansion through wholesale partnerships by Spring 2025, according to the company. Additionally, Sun Day Red will release special collections in May. For Woods, this ...
-
News briefsNike settles trademark dispute with Bape
According to a filing in New York federal court on 29 April, Nike has settled all trademark infringement claims against the Japanese streetwear brand Bape and requested that the case be dropped. The parties will bear their own costs and legal fees. In the lawsuit originally filed in January 2023, ...
-
News briefsJD Sports implements forensic tagging sprays to combat shoplifting surge
British sportswear giant JD Sports is stepping up its security game in response to a surge in shoplifting incidents. Teaming up with forensic security firm SelectaDNA, the retailer is set to deploy tagging sprays across its stores as a proactive measure. These sprays work by leaving behind a unique synthetic ...
-
News briefsWolverine Worldwide names new Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Wolverine Worldwide has announced the promotion of Dave Latchana to the position of Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, where he will oversee a wide range of functions, including legal, compliance, corporate communications, risk management, ESG, security, and loss prevention. Latchana brings a wealth of experience to his new role, ...
-
News briefsFormer skate pro returns to Etnies as Creative Director
California-based footwear brand Etnies, founded in 1986 and owned by Sole Technology, revealed that Sal Barbier will be the Creative Director of a newly announced SLB, by etnies line. Etnies Insta Barbier and Etnies were linked in the early 1990s when the former skate pro rode the Etnies ...
-
News briefsLiverpool FC scores retail partnership in South Korea with Over the Pitch
Liverpool FC (LFC) has scored big in South Korea with its latest retail partnership with Over the Pitch, a soccer brand and design studio. This collaboration marks Liverpool’s first foray into the South Korean market. The initial phase of the partnership will see the introduction of two dedicated retail ...
-
News briefsFischer Sports recalls junior ski boots due to safety concerns
Fischer Sports has issued a recall in North America for its RC4 Junior Ski Boots, encompassing the RC4 50, RC4 60 and RC4 65 models in various sizes. The affected boots feature the “Fischer” branding on the lower shell, with the specific model and name displayed on the upper cuff ...
-
News briefsSnell Golf unveils new ball lineup, makes fitting easier for customers
Snell Golf is making waves in the golfing world with the launch of three new balls. The lineup includes the Prime 2.0, Prime 3.0 and Prime 4.0, with each number indicating the number of layers in the ball. The company aims to simplify the fitting process by recommending a model ...
-
News briefsGymshark Names Kim Dolder as General Manager for North America
Gymshark continues its strategic expansion with the appointment of Kim Dolder to the newly established role of General Manager for North America. Dolder joins a lineup of recent senior appointments at Gymshark, including Mat Dunn as CFO, Carly Natalizia as Chief Digital Officer and Laurent Madeleine as Chief Supply Chain ...
-
News briefsFKA Twigs partners with On to redefine training gear
FKA Twigs, the singer-songwriter, embarks on a new journey as a Creative Partner for Swiss sportswear company On, acording to High Snobiety, expanding its reach into the training and gym-wear sector. On, renowned for its running gear, aims to revolutionize training footwear and apparel with Twigs’ collaboration. “Our entrance into ...
-
News briefsSkechers expands Belgian footprint with new store in Brussels
Brussels welcomes Skechers to its Rue Neuve shopping district with the unveiling of a spacious 490-square-meter store. The store offers a showcase of Skechers’ range of footwear, apparel and accessories, featuring a striking vaulted entrance and a captivating mural paying homage to the brand’s roots in Southern California’s Manhattan Beach. ...
-
News briefsReef appoints new CFO
Surf and beach lifestyle brand Reef, founded in 1984 and now a portfolio company of certain affiliates of Charlesbank Capital Partners, has appointed Daniella Turenshine as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective April 22, 2024. She replaces David Lin, who held the position for the past seven years. Turenshine most ...
-
News briefsChina Dongxiang updates on Q4, FY results
China Dongxiang recently provided an update on results for its Q4 and FY ended March 31. In the final period, Kappa-branded stores recorded a 10 to 20 percent decline in year-over-year sales. Same-store sales fell by high single digits. For the 12 months, the same Kappa doors generated a 10 ...
-
News briefsAdidas adds NFL rookies to athlete roster
Adidas boosts its athlete lineup with rising NFL stars Xavier Legette, Adonai Mitchell, Rome Odunze, and Michael Penix, Jr. just ahead of the NFL draft. Chris McGuire, Adidas vice president of Sports Marketing, expressed excitement about the new additions: “Rome, Michael, Adonai, and Xavier are among the most promising prospects ...
