Timberland released a seasonal exclusive boot called the Eagle Bay to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of launch of the Original Earthkeepers 6-Inch Boot. The Original Earthkeepers Boot, launched in fall 2007, was the most eco-conscious boot Timberland had ever made, incorporating materials such as 50 percent recycled...
The National Retail Federation announced that Macy’s Executive Chairman Terry Lundgren has been elected chairman of the NRF Board of Directors. Lundgren replaces former HSNi CEO Mindy Grossman, who resigned from the board after leaving retail to head Weight Watchers. In addition, four new...
Sports Direct reported earnings tumbled 58.7 percent in its year ended April 30. The U.K. sporting goods chain blamed the devaluation of the pound against the U.S. dollar. Earnings reached £113.7 million, down from £275.2 million. Underlying EBITDA reached £272.7 versus £381.4 , a decline of 28.5 percent. Gross margins eroded 320...
Cabela’s Inc. announced that its shareholders have approved the previously announced combination of Cabela’s with Bass Pro Shops. The final vote results will be filed on a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of...
Vibram, a leader in high-performance soles, partnered with REI for its 2017 Sole Factor Tour, which will visit select REI stores across the country offering customers a chance to upgrade their favorite footwear with a new Vibram sole. Driving Vibram’s Sole Factor program is a customized,...
Sports Direct International PLC appointed David Daly as a non-executive director. Daly has 30 years’ experience in the sporting goods industry, working for Nike Inc until his retirement in 2015. He was most recently as senior director for Nike’s Club & Federation Business based in Amsterdam....
Dick’s Sporting Goods named Scott Hudler senior vice president – chief marketing officer. In this role, Hudler will be responsible for the company’s overall marketing and consumer engagement strategy and implementation, and will report to Lauren Hobart, president, Dick’s Sporting Goods. “Scott will play a pivotal...
Famous Footwear introduced buy-online, in-store pickup at all its more than 1,000 locations. Customers who use the free service on famous.com, from July 7 through 11, will receive $5 off one order containing an in-store pickup item. “With more than 1,000 stores across the country, customers can...
People Footwear appointed Marty Meade as vice president of sales. Meade will be based in the Portland, OR office. “We are thrilled to have Marty as part of the People Footwear family,” said Damian Van Zyll De Jong, CEO. “As our brand continues to grow and we...
Cherokee Global Brands, the parent of Hi-Tec, Tony Hawk Signature Apparel and Flip Flop Shops, reported a loss in its first quarter ended April 29, impacted by the decision by Target, the discount chain, to stop selling the Cherokee brand. The company also said it was...