Caleres CEO To Retire Next Year
Diane Sullivan, Caleres’ long-time CEO, will retire effective January 15, 2023. The company announced the news on Monday. Jay Schmidt, president of Caleres, will succeed Sullivan as chief executive officer, with Sullivan moving to the role of executive chairman.
Filson Appoints President
Filson, the Seattle-based outdoor and apparel manufacturer, announced the appointment of Neil Morgan as president of the company.
Luxury Retail’s Momentum Continues Into 2022
Despite record inflation and a plunging stock market, the rebound in luxury spending seen in 2021 has continued into 2022, according to recent reports from Bain and Bank of America (BOA).
Lids Opens New College Retail Concept
Lids announced the launch of Lids University (Lids U), a retail concept for collegiate sports products and apparel.
A.K.A. Brands Sees 6 Percent Growth In Second Quarter
A.K.A. Brands Holding Corp. said it expects to show a loss in the second quarter ended June 30 as sales increased 6 percent. Current brands in the A.K.A. Brands portfolio include Princess Polly, Culture Kings, mnml, Petal & Pup, and Rebdolls.
MLB Officially Allowing Ads On Uniforms In 2023
Major League Baseball (MLB) is moving ahead with plans to add uniform and helmet advertising patches on uniforms next season.
Workers For Lululemon DC Store File To Form Union
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. employees working at one of its Washington, D.C. stores has petitioned to unionize, extending a wave of organizing at previously union-free U.S. retail firms.
JD Sports Confirms Guidance
JD Sports Fashion Plc announced ahead of its annual general meeting that same-store sales were up 5 percent for the first five months through June while reiterating that sales for the full year would be in line with the record results it set last year.
Frasers Group Sees Strong Profit Rebound In Fiscal Year
Frasers Group reported profits improved significantly in the fiscal year ended April 24 as sales grew 30.9 percent.
Running USA Survey Finds Demand For In-Person Running Events
With the lifting of pandemic restrictions, runners are eager to participate in live running events, according to Running USA’s 2022 Global Runner Survey.
NGF Report: Golf Equipment Sell-in Still Growing
Despite supply chain constraints, shipments from golf equipment manufacturers in 2022 has remained strong, matching last year’s growth, according to the National Golf Foundation (NGF).
HanesBrands Partners With The University Of Tennessee
HanesBrands entered a ten-year partnership with the University of Tennessee as its primary apparel partner.
Academy Sports Appoints Board Member
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. appointed Theresa E. Palermo to its Board of Directors and Nominating and Governance Committee. With this change, Academy’s Board now numbers nine directors.
Xcel Brands Appoints Creative Director For Halston
Xcel Brands, Inc. announced that it has appointed Ken Downing as creative director of the Halston brand. He was the fashion director of Neiman Marcus,
Dickies Hires VP, E-Commerce
Dickies hired Bram Hutchinson as vice president of e-commerce.
