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Wolverine World Wide names Mike Maloney Chief Product Officer

The Work Group of Wolverine World Wide, Inc, the parent company of Wolverine, CAT, Sweaty Betty and Hush Puppies among others, has appointed industry veteran Mike Maloney as its new chief product officer. In his new role, Maloney will lead product development, merchandise strategy, and market expansion initiatives for all brands within the Work...

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Wolverine World Wide opens Boston innovation hub to house design teams

On the back of opening new international office spaces, Wolverine World Wide (WWW) has unveiled a global “Innovation Hub” in Boston, Massachusetts, where it will house its design and product teams. The 11 square foot facility will also be home to employees of the group’s brand Saucony, including team members in design, development, product...

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Wolverine Worldwide delivers “better-than-expected” Q3, lifts outlook

Wolverine Worldwide revenues for the third quarter of 440.2 million dollars declined by 16.6 percent or 16.9 percent constant currency, while revenue from the ongoing operations declined 7 percent or 7.4 percent constant currency to 440.1 million dollars. Gross margin for the quarter of 45.3 percent improved 450 bps and adjusted gross margin...

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Susie Kuhn to join Wolverine Worldwide as Active Group president

Wolverine Worldwide has announced the appointment of Susie Kuhn as president of the company’s Active Group, effective October 28, 2024. She will report to Chris Hufnagel, president and CEO of Wolverine Worldwide, and serve on the company’s executive team. Kuhn, the company said in a statement, will be responsible for leading successful brand...

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Wolverine Worldwide’s Q2 revenues decline

For the second quarter, Wolverine Worldwide reported a revenue decline of 17.4 percent to 425.2 million dollars and adjusted earnings per share of 15 cents. “We delivered better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the second quarter, while continuing to execute our ambitious turnaround plan,” said Chris Hufnagel, president and chief executive...

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Wolverine Worldwide Q1 revenues drop 34 percent, names new CFO

Wolverine Worldwide revenues of 394.9 million dollars declined 34.1 percent or 34.6 percent on a constant currency basis. Revenues from the ongoing business were down 24.5 percent or 25.1 percent constant currency to 390.8 million dollars. Gross margin for the quarter improved 650 bps to 45.9 percent, while adjusted gross margin improved 250 bps...

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Wolverine Worldwide promotes Dave Latchana to chief legal officer

Wolverine Worldwide has appointed Dave Latchana as chief legal officer and corporate secretary, with oversight of the company’s legal, compliance, corporate communications, risk management, ESG and security and loss prevention functions. Latchana, the company said, has been at Wolverine Worldwide for nearly 16 years, joining Wolverine Worlwide...

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Merrell and Sweaty Betty collaborate on a hiking collection

Wolverine Worldwide sister brands, outdoor footwear brand Merrell and British activewear retailer Sweaty Betty have joined forces for the first time on an exclusive outdoor hiking capsule collection for women. Launching on March 25 on Merrell’s website and then on Sweaty Betty from April 2, the collaboration is in celebration of “sisterhood...

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Wolverine Worldwide Q4 revenues decline by 20.8 percent

Wolverine Worldwide’s fourth quarter revenue of 526.7 million dollars, declined 20.8 percent versus the prior year and declined 21.3 percent on a constant currency basis. Revenue from the ongoing business for the quarter was 521.2 million dollars and declined 18.4 percent on a constant currency basis. Revenue for the full year of 2,242.9 million...

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Authentic snaps up Sperry from Wolverine World Wide

In its latest acquisition as part of an ongoing spree, Authentic Brands Group, together with its long-time partner Aldo Group, has acquired the footwear label, Sperry. The duo snapped up the brand from Wolverine World Wide (WWW) in a deal that is set to generate total proceeds for the former owner of approximately 130 million dollars in the...

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Wolverine reaffirms FY23 outlook amid ‘stabilisation phase’ of transformation

Wolverine World Wide (WWW) has reaffirmed its financial outlook for the fiscal year 2023, during which time it said it was expecting full year revenue to hit 2.24 billion dollars, in line with November guidance. For the fourth quarter of the year, the company said it was forecasting revenues of 527 million dollars, while the gross margin is...

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Sweaty Betty posts full year loss, sales decline 8.5 percent

Sweaty Betty, now part of the Wolverine Worldwide, recorded a sales decline of 15.5 million pounds or 8.5 percent to 167.7 million pounds for the year to January 1, 2023. Accounts filed with the Companies House show that the company made a loss of 4.3 million pounds for the year compared to profit of 11.4 million pounds in the previous year....