Iconic American footwear, accessories and lifestyle brand Cole Haan has signed a licensing deal with Catapult Group to introduce a line of performance apparel. The collection will start with Cole Haan Golf apparel and expand into racket sports and performance lifestyle products.
Cole Haan Signs License Deal With Catapult Group For Performance Apparel
Launching in Spring 2026, the initiative marks a new chapter in the evolution of Cole Haan’s product portfolio, building on the brand’s near 100-year legacy and deep-rooted heritage in golf—beginning with co-founder Eddie Haan’s patented golf shoe features in 1940.
“Since re-entering the golf footwear category in 2021, we have been focused on a journey to bring well-designed, high-quality performance footwear and apparel to professionals and enthusiasts who live a 24/7 lifestyle—from the back nine to the corner office and everywhere in between,” said Jack Boys, CEO at Cole Haan. “With Scott Davis and the Catapult team as our partners, we have the proven expertise needed to deliver on products at the intersection of style and performance—bringing a uniquely Cole Haan perspective to one of the world’s fastest-growing sports.”
Scott Davis of Catapult Group will serve as President of Cole Haan Golf at Catapult, overseeing global strategy and go-to-market operations. Davis is a proven and dynamic leader with over 25 years of experience in global fashion, golf brands, and top-tier retailers, acclaimed for driving growth and brand evolution.
“It’s a true honour to operate as President, Cole Haan Golf at Catapult and help steward a brand celebrated for nearly a century of craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless American style,” said Scott Davis. “As a longtime PGA professional, I am deeply proud to bring my experience in the game to this exciting new chapter—introducing a golf apparel collection that merges performance with sophistication and extending the brand’s legacy into the world of golf.”
Cole Haan Golf
The exclusive agreement pairs Cole Haan’s design legacy with Catapult’s growth platform spanning product development, production, merchandising, marketing, and sales, across the golf and other sports. The line will introduce sophisticated lifestyle apparel that delivers beyond golf—any place, any time—transitioning from work to sport to leisure. Together, the companies will expand Cole Haan’s performance footprint and engage new consumers through premium products and targeted distribution.
Having successfully launched footwear within the golf, running, and tennis categories, this entry into performance apparel reinforces Cole Haan’s commitment to democratizing performance innovation—offering technically advanced, style-forward products for a generation always on the move.Cole Haan Golf Apparel will be available starting Spring 2026.
ABOUT COLE HAAN
Cole Haan is a global American lifestyle brand owned since 2012 by Apax Partners, which purchased the brand from Nike for a reported $570 million. The product lines are distributed in over 100 countries across the world serving always-connected, active professionals with innovative footwear and lifestyle accessories. With a nearly 100-year heritage, Cole Haan products are recognised for their time-honoured craftsmanship and modern innovation, making footwear and lifestyle accessories that customers wear from work, to workout, to weekend.
ABOUT CATAPULT GROUP
Catapult stands out as the leading integrated golf and sport specialty growth platform, uniquely equipped with the industry’s most advanced sales tech and national direct sales force. We help build connections between leading brands and retailers fostering a powerful growth ecosystem.
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