The North Face Appoints General Manager, Americas
During his six-plus years at The North Face EMEA, Arens built a successful track record leading The North Face EMEA business where he oversaw sales, marketing, merchandising, product development and direct-to-consumer.
Eddie Bauer Partners With Celebrity Stylist Ilaria Urbinati
Eddie Bauer has reunited with celebrity stylist Ilaria Urbinati to design a limited-edition women’s collection, launching in Fall 2017.
Target To Open Across From Macy’s Herald Square
Target is planing to open a 43,000-square-foot store on 34th Street, directly across from Macy’s famous flagship store.
Stage Stores May Bid For Gordmans
Stage Stores said on Monday in a filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Omaha that it might be interested in purchasing a “substantial number” of Gordmans’ 100 stores.
Fleet Feet’s Jeff Phillips Exits
Jeff Phillips has stepped down as president and CEO of Fleet Feet Sports. In a statement, Joey Pointer, CFO of Fleet Feet Sports, said he will be partnering with the Fleet Feet Sports board of directors “to lead the company through this change.”
VF Corp. Recognized For Ethics
VF Corp. has been recognized as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute.
L.L.Bean Weathers Boycott Threats
Apparently skirting any major impact from calls for a boycott over political contributions, L.L.Bean was able to deliver sales in 2016 that were flat against the prior year.
Paramount Apparel International Acquires Back 9
The manufacturer and distributor of headwear, apparel and accessories acquired Back 9 USA LLC, a golf lifestyle brand established in 1997.
Majestic Launches ‘My Team My Colors’ Campaign
The campaign shows players painting a canvas depicting their MLB city – with their team colors – using their tools of the trade.
Jeff Phillips Out At Fleet Feet Sports
Jeff Phillips has stepped down as president and CEO of Fleet Feet Sports. In a statement, Joey Pointer, CFO of Fleet Feet Sports, said he will be partnering with the Fleet Feet Sports board of directors “to lead the company through this change.”
Fanatics Partners With Oakland A’s
“This partnership will provide fans the A’s apparel they want while helping us increase the overall fan experience,” said Oakland A’s President Dave Kaval.
New Era Brings Back #CapsOn MLB Campaign
New Era partnered with Major League Baseball to bring back the #CapsOn campaign in time for opening day, April 3.
J.C. Penney Discloses 138 Stores Being Closed
J.C. Penney on Friday released a list of 138 stores it plans to close. In January, it said it would close 130 to 140 locations.
Burton’s Chief Creative Officer Forms Agency
Burton said longtime Burton chief creative officer, Greg Dacyshyn, has decided to venture out on his own after more than two decades at Burton to start his own creative agency called ‘Camp High’.
L.L.Bean Reports Flat Sales For 2016
L.L.Bean announced sales in 2016 were $1.6 billion, up slightly from the prior year. The L.L.Bean family and board of directors approved payment of a 3 percent discretionary cash performance bonus to approximately 6,000 eligible employees.
