Emerald To Change Name
Emerald Expositions Events Inc., the parent of Surf Expo, Outdoor Retailer and other trade shows, unveiled the launch of its new brand identity, vision, and corporate website. The company intends to formally change its corporate name to Emerald Holding Inc.
Kohl’s Adds Board Member
Kohl’s has appointed Yael Cosset to its board of directors. Cosset is senior vice president, chief information officer of The Kroger Co.
Delta Apparel’s Q1 Sales Slide Six Percent
Delta Apparel Inc. reported sales in the first quarter ended December 28 fell 5.7 percent due to declines at Delta Group segment and Salt Life Group. Net income was down slightly excluding non-recurring charges in the year-ago period.
Dick’s Announces Grand Openings For Three New Stores In February
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be expanding its nationwide footprint with the opening of two Dick’s Sporting Goods stores, one including a Golf Galaxy, in February. The stores are in Tyler, TX and Birmingham, AL.
Kate Upton Becomes Face Of Canada Goose’s Spring 2020 Campaign
Canada Goose announced that supermodel, actress and Polar Bears International (PBI) Ambassador, Kate Upton, has been signed on as a Goose Person. Upton will become the face of the brand’s Spring 2020 global campaign.
VF Corporation Announces Cash Tender Offer For Debt
VF Corporation announced the commencement of cash tender offers for a combined $750,000 in notes.
JCPenney Expands Leadership Team
JCPenney announced the appointment of six vice presidents, including a vice president of business development, chief customer officer, vice president of marketing, and vice president of customer engagement and insights.
Spyder Active Sports Partners With CBD Universe
CBD Universe, a private label manufacturer and distributor in the hemp industry, and Spyder, the ski and performance brand, have partnered to create a hemp-infused product line built for an active lifestyle.
Stein Mart Enters Into Transaction To Go Private
Stein Mart Inc. entered into a definitive merger agreement under which an affiliate of Kingswood Capital Management, L.P. will acquire all of the outstanding common stock of Stein Mart not already beneficially owned by affiliates of Jay Stein, Stein Mart’s former CEO and current chairman of the Board of Directors, for 90 cents per share in cash.
NRF And RILA Welcome Signing Of USMCA Legislation
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) each welcomed Wednesday’s signing by President Trump of legislation to implement the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
H&M Appoints New CEO
H&M said Karl-Johan Persson has stepped down as CEO to assume the role of chairman, after his father Stefan said he would relinquish that role. COO Helena Helmersson has been appointed CEO.
RYU Apparel Seeks To Enter Consultant Agreement
RYU Apparel, the Vancouver-based athletic apparel brand, is seeking to raise $7 million in capital in order to enter a consulting arrangement and pursue a plan to bring RYU to profitability over the two-year period.
Puma Becomes Beach Soccer World Wide Official Global Partner
Puma has become the official global partner of Beach Soccer World Wide (BSWW), the major sports entity behind the creation and growth of beach soccer.
Adidas Lays Out Roadmap To Be Plastic Free By 2024
Adidas is introducing two new fabrics that use 100 percent recycled polyester, Primeblue and Primegreen, and announced several more commitments as part of its goal to use only recycled polyester for its shoes and clothing by 2024.
Pittsburgh Top City For Football Fans
Pittsburgh topped WalletHub’s annual ranking of the best cities for football fans for the second year in a row. Coming in second was Boston, followed by Dallas, Green Bay and New York in the top five.
