The newest Chief Lulunatic is long-time Nike executive Heidi O’Neill, who will bring a solid resume of experience in product and direct-to-consumer sales leadership to the brand when she arrives on Sep. 8.

Phase I of IEPPA tariff refunds is underway, as Customs and Border Protection’s CAPE portal went live Monday, with initial functionality reported to be working smoothly, though several complaints have surfaced on major outlets.

Retail sell-through at the Chinese sportswear giant was up mid-single digits for the first quarter, excluding Li-Ning Young.

Andrew Higginson, the former Tesco executive who oversaw JD’s aggressive expansion over the past four years, will step down after the retailer’s annual meeting on July 21.

The Big Cat tapped Bertrand Blanc as vice president global wholesale, effective May 1, reporting to chief commercial officer, Matthias Baeumer.

The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry elected New Balance’s chief operating officer, Dave Wheeler, and Jore Casimiro, Nike’s chief public affairs and public policy officer, as co-chairs at the 2026 annual general assembly in Boston.