FDRA Sees Tariffs Taking an Even Bigger Bite Out of Family Back-to-School Budgets
FDRA quoted data from the recent FDRA-AlixPartners Back-to-School Consumer and Executive Footwear Survey, which notes half of consumers expect footwear prices to rise over the next six months, while one-third are planning to purchase fewer pair of. shoes than last year.
Outdoor Research Moving Seattle Headquarters, Flagship Store
Outdoor Research is moving its headquarters to a smaller, collaborative space in West Seattle while also relocating its flagship to a more central location in the city center.
Xero Shoes Adds Two Footwear Veterans to Leadership Team
The brand named Kaitlyn Gering as director of Global Merchandise Planning and Maggie Doran as U.S. national sales manager as the company “continues to build global momentum across direct-to-consumer, wholesale and distributors.”
Covation Appoints Henning Schroeder Senior Director E-Mobility
The parent company of Huffy and Batch Bicycles, today announced that industry veteran Henning Schroeder has been appointed senior director of Product, E-Mobility.
CardVault Secures New Group of Celebrity Investors
Notable investors joining Tom Brady include New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, musician and entrepreneur Jay-Z, Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry, The Kraft Group, Boston Celtics CEO Wyc Grousbeck and UFC president and CEO Dana White.
Lululemon’s Chief AI and Technology Officer Departs
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. reported in a regulatory filing on Thursday, August 13, that Ranju Das has “ceased to serve” as the company’s chief AI and technology officer.
F45 Training Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy
Mad Fitness Group LLC, which operates 31 F45 Training studios across Maryland, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Kansas and Missouri, has filed for bankruptcy protection with plans to close about half of its locations
Dillard’s Q2 Earnings Boosted by Tariff Refunds, Sales Inch Up 1 Percent
Dillard’s, Inc. reported a sharp uptick in earnings in the second quarter ended August 1, thanks to a boost from tariff refunds. Sales in the quarter climbed 1 percent, led by strong gains in ladies’ accessories and lingerie offset modest declines in juniors, children’s apparel and ladies’ apparel.
Solo Brands Narrows Q2 Net Loss on Build Toward More Disciplined Company
Company CEO John Larson said April and May started the quarter on a strong note, though direct-to-consumer demand softened in June as consumers remained selective in their discretionary spending.
Wolverine Hikes FY Guidance on Merrell and Saucony Momentum in Q2
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. raised its earnings and sales guidance for the year after reporting second-quarter results exceeded expectations due to continued robust gains at Merrell and Saucony. Adjusted EPS in the second quarter grew 14.3 percent on a 6.8 percent revenue gain, with sales expanding 11 percent at Merrill and 9.9 percent at Saucony.
Yeti Boosts FY EPS Outlook After Q2 Earnings Beat, Sales Climb 9 Percent
Yeti Holdings, Inc. raised its earnings guidance for the year after seeing second-quarter earnings arrive comfortably above analyst targets. Sales climbed 9 percent, led by a 16 percent hike in Coolers & Equipment sales and 19 percent international growth. Drinkware sales increased 2 percent.
Yeti Holdings Board of Directors Bumps CEO Matt Reintjes to Chair
Robert K. Shearer, who was serving as independent chair of the Board, has transitioned to serve as lead independent director of the Board of Directors.
StockX 6M Report Highlights Comebacks for Jordan and Supreme
StockX released its Big Facts Data Report for the first six months of 2026, disclosing the fastest-growing brands on the platform from January through June 2026. The findings show Jordan and Supreme have both made a recovery while strong moves were also seen by Saucony, Vans, Salomon, Godspeed, Adidas, and Timex.
Fabletics Looks to Double Sales in Five Years, Accelerates International Openings
Fabletics, Inc., the membership-driven activewear brand, reported plans to “double its annual revenue to $2 billion and quadruple its EBITDA within five years, supported by the opening within the next twelve months of 25 stores in the U.S. and roughly 20 internationally.”
Kokatat Appoints Head of Sales and Marketing; Expands Canadian Sales Alignment
Kokatat today announced the appointment of Ted Keyes as head of Sales and Marketing alongside a new sales structure for the brand in Canada.
