Pacsun To Open Virtual Mall On Roblox
Pacsun is opening an interactive mall experience on Roblox called Pacworld. Working with existing game development studio partner Melon, Pacsun will extend its existing catalogs of virtual items on Roblox, first launched in June 2021, by letting customers sell its virtual goods in a customized digital mall.
Columbia Sportswear’s E-Commerce Chief Joins True Religion
True Religion announced the appointment of Scott McCabe, formerly senior director of e-commerce at Columbia Sportswear, as its SVP e-commerce.
SIA Announces New Board Chair And Newly-Elected Board Members
Snowsports Industry Association (SIA) announced that it elected a new Board Chair and Board members. The appointments include Michael West, Jonathan Degenhardt, Matt Gold, Melanie Hood, and Issa Sawabini.
Macy’s To Open Fulfillment Center In North Carolina
Macy’s, Inc. announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in China Grove, NC in 2024 to meet the increased demands of its omnichannel business.
G-III Apparel Adds Board Members
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. announced the election of Lisa Warner Wardell, executive chairman of the Board of Directors of Adtalem Global Education, and Patti H. Ongman, recently retired chief merchandising officer at Macy’s Inc. and an external advisor to a leading international consulting company, to its Board.
Nike To Pay $5 Million To Lontex Attorneys In Trademark Suit
Nike Inc. will have to pay $4.99 million to cover the attorneys’ fees and expenses that Lontex Corp. incurred in litigating to trial in an infringement case over Lontex’s “cool compression” trademark.
Ontario’s Garb and Gear Source for Sports Closing
Garb and Gear Source for Sports in Owen Sound in Southwestern Ontario is closing as its owners, Brian and Janice Warrilow, are retiring.
Fanatics Partners With Minnesota Vikings
Fanatics announced an exclusive, ten-year omnichannel merchandise and retail partnership with the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings. As a part of the deal, Fanatics assumes the operation of its e-commerce, mobile and physical retail stores.
Kohl’s Sends Letter To Shareholders Highlighting Board Leadership And Robust Process
Kohl’s Corporation on Thursday mailed a letter to shareholders detailing the steps the Board has taken to maximize shareholder value ahead of its May 11 annual meeting. The steps include a robust and intentional process to evaluate potential bids. Kohl’s said the letter also summarizes activist invesor Macellum’s “shifting narrative and short-term focus on a sale of the company at any price.”
Mountainsmith Opens New Headquarters In Golden, CO
Mountainsmith, the Golden, CO-based company and manufacturer of gear for the outdoor enthusiast, opened its new headquarters in downtown Golden where its offices, sales, product design, and showroom-style retail space are located.
Canada Goose Makes Two Key Executive Appointments
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc announced two key executive appointments with Carrie Baker as President, Canada Goose and Ana Mihaljevic assuming the dual role of president, North America and EVP, sales operations and planning.
Vans Hires Executive To Lead Collaborations With Designers/Creatives
Vans has hired Ian Ginoza, most recently global vice president, culture marketing, at Adidas, as VP, advisor, creative director, Pinnacle. Ginoza will lead collaborations with designers and creatives.
Fanatics Plans New Distribution Operations In Maryland
Fanatics is opening a new 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Aberdeen, MD. The East Coast location creates 135 full-time jobs, enhances its existing distribution capabilities with access to overnight delivery to one-third of its U.S. customer base, and is convenient to the Port of Baltimore and BWI airport to ship globally.
X-Pac Fabrics Hires Sales Manager
Dimension-Polyant, the sailcloth producer and manufacturer of X-Pac 100 percent waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has hired Jonathan Mersereau as sales manager for X-Pac.
Decathlon Suspends Operations In Russia Over Public Outcry
Decathlon, the largest global sporting goods chain based in France, said it is suspending activities in Russia due to challenges securing supplies. The retailer had faced criticism for remaining open during the war Russia continues to wage against Ukraine.
