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EXEC: Canada's Roots Corporation Swings to Q4 Profit as Sales Grow in Mid Singles
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (291+ words) Roots Corporation, the Canada-based premium outdoor-lifestyle brand, reported that total sales amounted to CAD$115. 5 million in Q4, representing an increase of 4. 2 percent from CAD$110. 8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Roots Corporation reports in the Canadian dollar (CAD$) currency, except…...
Kontoor Hires Head of Finance and Operations, Helly Hansen and Corporate IR
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (184+ words) Kontoor Brands Inc. reported that Erinn Murphy, formerly at Crocs, will join the company in early May as VP, global head of finance and operations, Helly Hansen and corporate investor relations. Murphy will take an international assignment in Oslo, Norway…...
Costco's March Comps Climb 9. 4 Percent, Digital-Enabled Sales Gain 23. 3 Percent
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (150+ words) Costco Wholesale Corp. reported sales grew 9. 3 percent in March to $28. 41 billion. For the first 22 weeks of its fiscal year, sales were $123. 16 billion, an increase of 8. 5 percent year over year Comparable sales for the periods ended April 5, 2026, were as follows: Comparable…...
The Buckle Appoints SVP of Stores; March Comps Climb
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (160+ words) The Buckle, Inc. promoted Scott Werth to the position of senior vice president of stores. The casual apparel chain also reported same-store sales grew 7. 0 percent in March. Werth has been employed by Buckle since June 1989, serving in several roles of…...
Legendary Mountaineer Jim Whittaker Dies at 97
12+ hour, 4+ min ago (570+ words) Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest and REI's first full-time employee and a former CEO, has passed away at the age of 97. He died Tuesday at his home in Port Townsend, Washington, according to a statement from…...
Baffin Introduces Recovery Clog, Built for Post-Hike Comfort
15+ hour, 43+ min ago (160+ words) New style marks entry into the recovery footwear market Baffin, a recognized leader in high-performance footwear and apparel, presents Recovery Clog, built for easy comfort after every adventure. Blending lightweight performance, cushioned support, and outdoor functionality, this launch marks Baffin's…...
EXEC: Dick's Execs Discuss Foot Locker Remodels, House of Sport's Fine-Tuned Expansion
17+ hour, 8+ min ago (1081+ words) Speaking on Wednesday, April 8, at J. P. Morgan's 12th Annual Retail Round Up, Dick's Sporting Goods' management team provided a deep dive into the success of Foot Locker's Fast Break remodels and why DKS is taking a more measured approach in its rollout…...
EXEC: Hiplock Names Bicycle Distributor for Europe's Benelux Region
17+ hour, 26+ min ago (222+ words) British security brand Hiplok has appointed TCK Sports Group as its bicycle distributor for the Benelux (Belgium-Netherlands-Luxembourg) region. The move is said to strengthen Hiplok's presence in Europe, with TCK supporting distribution across independent retailers and key accounts. "TCK Sports…...
Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer Connie Klimenko Passes Away
18+ hour ago (190+ words) Klimenko's lasting impact and journey through the sporting goods industry from shipping clerk to President and CEO earned him induction into the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame in 2005. He passed away on March 18, 2026. He was 90 years old. "Conny was…...
Darren Glassman to Return to Pistil Designs as General Manager
19+ hour, 12+ min ago (258+ words) Nester Hosiery, the parent company of the Fox River, Pistil Designs, and Anywear Essentials brands, has appointed Darren Glassman as general manager of Pistil, the active outdoor accessories brand, headquartered in Hood River, OR. Glassman will officially rejoin the Pistil…...