Nordstrom To Ban Fur, Exotic Skins
Nordstrom, Inc. announced the company will stop selling products made using animal fur or exotic animal skin by the end of 2021, becoming the first major U.S. retailer to make the commitment.
PVH Appoints New CEO
PVH Corp., the parent company to Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, announced that Stefan Larsson, president, will be named chief executive officer, effective February 1, 2021. Larsson will succeed Manny Chirico, the company’s CEO since 2006. Chirico will continue in his role as chairman.
Former Cobra-Puma Golf Sales Leader Joins Motocaddy
Motocaddy, the British-based manufacturer of electric walking carts, has appointed Roger Teat, former director of sales operations at Cobra-Puma Golf, as President based in Carlsbad, CA.
Walmart, Target To Hold Sales Events Timed With Amazon Prime Day
Walmart and Target announced plans to offer their own deals on the same days as 2020’s Amazon Prime Day. On Monday, Amazon revealed its Prime Day would happen on October 13 and 14 and on Tuesday, Target said it’s bringing back its Deal Days from October 13 through 14.
DU/ER To Open Store In Denver
The Vancouver-based DU/ER announced plans to open its first international store in Denver, CO.
Fruit of the Loom, Inc. Releases 2019 Sustainability Report
Fruit of the Loom, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary that includes Fruit of the Loom, Russell Athletic, Spalding and Vanity Fair, released its first annual global sustainability report and announced Fruitful Futures, the company’s new global sustainability plan.
Johnston & Murphy Returns To Golf Footwear
Johnston & Murphy, once a sponsor of Arnold Palmer, has launched its first new golf shoe in nearly 20 years.
Dick’s SG To Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Bags By 2025
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced two major actions to help create a future free of single-use plastic bags: a commitment to remove all single-use point-of-sale plastic bags from its stores by 2025 and a partnership with Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy.
Moody’s Assigns A2 Rating To Adidas’ Sustainability Bond Issuance
Moody’s Investors Service has assigned an A2 rating to Adidas AG’s proposed €500 million senior unsecured bond due 2028.
Alpargatas Transfers Mizuno License In Brazil To Vulcabras
Vulcabras Azaleia has agreed to take over the Mizuno license for Brazil from Alpargatas. The deal ends Alpargatas’ 23-year partnership with the Japanese company.
OBIT: Huf Founder Keith Hufnagel
Keith Hufnagel, the founder of Huf Worldwide and a skateboarding legend, has passed away at the age of 46 after battling cancer.
Le Bent Restructures U.S. Sales Organization
Le Bent announced a new U.S. sales structure. Denver-based Erika Gurnett will lead the effort as its newly appointed U.S. sales manager.
Dunham’s Sports To Open At Markland Mall In Kokomo, IN
Dunham’s Sports opened a new location in a former Elder Beerman department store at Markland Mall in Kokomo, IN. The store represents a relocation within the Kokomo area.
Digital Agency Instrument Appoints Nike Lead
Instrument, based in Portland, OR, promoted Rocky Clarke-Puntney to oversee its Nike business as Nike group executive director.
Nike Nets Tax Break For Distribution Center in Ontario, CA
Nike will earn a tax break as part of a deal to open a large e-commerce warehouse in Ontario, CA, according to a report in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
