Synchrony And Fanatics Launch The Ultimate Fan Card
Synchrony and Fanatics have launched the FanCash Rewards Card by Fanatics, a new offering that will provide fans with a customized payment method for licensed sports merchandise, timeless memorabilia and collectibles and sports experiences.
EFI To Be Acquired By Siris Capital
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI), a leader in digital printing innovation, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Siris Capital Group, LLC in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.7 billion.
VF Corp.’s Earnings Beat Estimates, Guidance Raised
VF Corp. raised its sales and earnings outlook for the year after reporting first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates. On a currency-neutral basis, sales grew 9 percent, led by a 23 percent jump by Vans and 12 percent gain at The North Face.
Athleta Chief To Take Post At Old Navy
Gap Inc. announced that Nancy Green, who currently leads the Athleta brand, will shift in early August to a newly created role as president and chief creative officer of Old Navy. While a search is underway for Athleta’s next president, the brand’s leadership team will report to Gap Inc. Chief Executive Officer Art Peck.
Virginia Becomes 15th State To Create Office Of Outdoor Recreation
Virginia became the 15th state in the nation to establish an office or task force dedicated to strengthening the outdoor industry, and the third on the East Coast.
Surfrider Foundation Adds Plastic Pollution Policy Expert
The Surfrider Foundation, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of clean water and healthy beaches, announced the addition of Jennie Romer as a legal associate for the organization’s Plastic Pollution Initiative.
Stage Stores Announces Expansion Of Off-Price Conversion Strategy
Stage Stores Inc. announced plans to convert an additional 100 stores to Gordmans off-price in 2020, bringing the total number of 2020 off-price conversions to 250.
Sustainable Apparel Coalition Appoints Amina Razvi As Executive Director
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition, a leading association representing the apparel, footwear and textile industry in sustainability, announced that its board of directors has confirmed the appointment of Amina Razvi as executive director. Razvi has assumed day-to-day leadership of the Coalition and has responsibility for its global operations.
Anta Pre-Announces Significant Gains In First Half
Anta Sports Products Ltd. issued preliminary results for the first half ending June 30 showing that profits from operations are expected to increase not less than 50 percent as sales grew 35 percent.
Fanatics Partners With The Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors and Fanatics announced a long-term partnership that will make Fanatics the exclusive operator of all Warriors Shop locations throughout the Bay Area, including the new, multi-level 10,000 square foot flagship location at Thrive City and stores inside of the new state-of-the-art Chase Center.
The Buckle Tests Youth Concept
The Buckle, the teen chain, has opened a new format, Buckle Youth, at Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls, ID.
Fjällräven Opens New Flagship In Seattle
Fjällräven, the Swedish heritage brand, celebrated the grand opening of a new flagship brand center in Seattle’s downtown epicenter during the week of July 15, 2019.
First L.L.Bean Retail Store In Canada To Open In August
L.L.Bean through a partnership will open its first-ever Canadian retail location in the company’s 107-year history. The 13,000 square foot store is set to open on August 23r in Oakville Place, just outside Toronto, via an exclusive agreement with Jaytex Group, a 40-year old Canadian distributor of brand name outerwear and apparel.
Columbia Sportswear’s Tim Boyle Speaks Out Against Trump Administration’s Immigration Policies
In an internal memo, Tim Boyle, Columbia Sportswear CEO, blasted the Trump administration for its immigration policies, according to The Oregonian.
Report: J.C. Penney Hires Financial Advisor
J.C. Penney has hired advisers to help it explore options to restructure its debt, according to a report from Reuters late Thursday.
