Unifi Appoints Board Member
Unifi Inc., makers of Repreve, announced the election of Frank Blake to the company’s Board of Directors, effective September 5.
Duluth Trading’s Revenues Slide 5 Percent In Second Quarter
Duluth Trading Company reported sales were down 5 percent in the second quarter ended July 31. Earnings and sales came in short of analyst targets and Duluth lowered its guidance for the year.
Frye And Tretorn Secure Sportswear License Partners
NYC Alliance announced a partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) to design, produce and distribute men’s and women’s sportswear for Frye and Tretorn.
Orangetheory Appoints President Of International
Orangetheory Fitness hired Jason Dunlop as president of international, overseeing the brand’s international studio portfolio and ongoing expansion efforts. Dunlop’s resume includes employment with CrossFit, Canada Goose, Starbucks, and Nike.
Patagonia To Open Store In Baltimore
Patagonia, Inc. will open its first store in Baltimore, MD, next month.
Venum Extends Deal With UFC
Venum, the French brand, and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have agreed to a multi-year extension of their global partnership.
Adidas To Open Flagship In Warsaw
Adidas has chosen Warsaw for its first flagship ‘Brand Center’ store in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the Puls Biznesu Business Daily reported.
VF Corp. Undergoes Layoffs
VF Corp. announced Tuesday in an internal e-mail that it has eliminated about 600 office-based positions at the company, including 300 current workers and 300 open positions, according to the Denver Business Journal.
Patagonia Executive Leads Eileen Fisher
Eileen Fisher, the women’s apparel brand, hired Lisa Williams, the former chief product officer at Patagonia, as CEO, replacing founder Eileen Fisher.
Ibex Adds Sales Representation In Rockies And Intermountain West
Ibex, the merino wool apparel and accessories manufacturer, has hired Black Dog Sales Group to manage sales in the Rockies and Intermountain West and to continue the brand’s expansion into retail.
REI Co-Op Appoints Board Members
REI appointed Dr. Michael McAfee and Jim Murren to its board of directors.
OIA Elects Two Returning And Two First-Term Board Members
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced that two returning board members and two new incoming members would officially take seats on the board at its September meeting.
Team USA Signs Merchandise Deal With Fanatics For 2028 LA Olympics
Team USA signed a long-term agreement licensing Fanatics, Inc. to manufacture and sell Olympic-branded merchandise for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, CA.
Dick’s SG Expands Resale Partnership With SidelineSwap
Dick’s Sporting Goods expanded its partnership with SidelineSwap to offer 50 new trade-in events in seven states through 2022.
Baltimore Orioles Partner With Fanatics
The Baltimore Orioles and Fanatics announced a new ten-year partnership that will see Fanatics become the team’s official “end-to-end omnichannel retail partner” starting next year.
