News
LOWA USA Announces Marketing Leadership Transition
7+ hour, 13+ min ago (445+ words) Outdoor industry veteran brings over 25 years of experience in brand leadership, strategic marketing June 24, 2026 " Salt Lake City, Utah " LOWA USA has appointed outdoor industry veteran Brad Potts as its new Director of Marketing, succeeding longtime marketing leader Lesley Christoph, who…...
EXEC: KMD Brands to Undergo 1-for-25 Reverse Stock Split, Adds Board Member
7+ hour, 23+ min ago (236+ words) KMD Brands, the New Zealand-based parent of the Rip Curl, Oboz and Kathmandu brands, reported that its board approved a 1-for-25 reverse stock split "to rationalize the number of ordinary shares currently on issue." KMD also added John Strowger, a…...
Lowa USA Appoints Marketing Director
7+ hour, 49+ min ago (278+ words) Lowa USA appointed Brad Potts, who previously held roles at Salomon North America, Jack Wolfskin Germany, and the Outdoor Industry Association, as director of marketing, succeeding Lesley Christoph, who retires after 26 years with the brand. His hiring comes as Lowa…...
EXEC: Wall Street Eyes Benefits and Risks in Nike's CFO Changeover
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (636+ words) Analysts were mixed on Nike Inc. s news that CFO Matt Friend will step down as the companys EVP and CFO, and succeeded in August by Pfizer CFO David Denton. Some saw the hiring signaling a higher priority on margin…...
Stock X Expands to Used Sneakers and Vintage Apparel
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (415+ words) Stock X is expanding into the secondhand market by launching Stock X Listings, enabling users to buy and sell used sneakers and vintage apparel. The platform had previously restricted sales to brand-new or unused items for its entire 10-year history....
EXEC: JD Sports Debuts on U. S. Stock Market Trading
9+ hour, 38+ min ago (169+ words) JD Sports began trading its shares on the U. S. OTCQX Market under the tickers JDSPY and JDDSF, upgrading from the OTC Pink Ltd Market as the retailer seeks to broaden access for American investors. The Lancashire, England-based retailer of sports, fashion…...
EXEC: HSG Completes Acquisition of a Majority Stake in Golden Goose
9+ hour, 50+ min ago (536+ words) Chinese private equity firm HSG, formerly Sequoia Capital China, has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Golden Goose. The transaction was described as a way for the Italian luxury sneaker maker to enter "its next phase of global…...
L2 Brands Acquires National Parks-Inspired Wild Tribute
9+ hour, 35+ min ago (326+ words) L2 Brands acquired Wild Tribute, the maker of graphic tees, hoodies, and hats honoring America's National Parks and public lands. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded to honor the parks and forests, Wild Tribute "has built a loyal…...
S&S Activewear Rebrands to S&S
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (202+ words) S&S Activewear announced its rebrand to S&S, featuring an updated logo and the tagline, "Take Your Vision Further." The wholesale distributor of blank apparel, headwear, and accessories said it retired "Activewear" from its name to reflect the broader…...
YHM Hires New Marketing Manager as Tim O'srien Retires
17+ hour, 11+ min ago (188+ words) Suppressor maker YHM has hired David Workman as marketing manager, effective July 6, 2026. He will oversee YHM's marketing operations, including brand strategy, advertising, social media, digital marketing, events, ambassador programs, and budgeting. "I am excited to join YHM and build on…...