Expect to see a new wave of retail Chiefs with global expertise and a digital mindset, according to a new study unveiled today by Women’s Wear Daily and Berglass+Associates, an executive search firm specializing in retail and consumer goods. The stu
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Eddie Bauer Launches North American Coat Drive
Eddie Bauer launched a coat drive in partnership with One Warm Coat, the only national non-profit organization that works with local agencies to distribute donated coats for free, to people in need…
Kohlberg Reduces Stake in Performance Sports Group
Kohlberg Management VI, LLC has sold 2 million common shares of its stock in Performance Sports Group Ltd. for aggregate gross proceeds of CAD$37.5 million, the maker of athletic gear announced…
Cotopaxi Names Marketing Director
Cotopaxi, the first-ever venture-backed company to launch as a Benefit Corporation, has named Allison Schwam as marketing director to further develop Cotopaxi’s marketing strategy and branding opportunities…
Far Eastern New Century Expanding Waterless Dyeing Capacity
Taiwan's Far Eastern New Century Corp. will purchase two more waterless dyeing machines from Netherlands-based DyeCoo Textil Systems BV by the end of 2014 to double waterless dyeing capacity to 120 tons a month, according to a report by Taipei Times
Timberland and VF Outdoor Americas President Frisk Departs for Aldo Group
Timberland President Patrik Frisk is leaving VF Corp. to take a position as CEO of the Canadian fashion footwear retailer Aldo Group, according to wire reports…
West Marine’s Lifestyle Sales Up Double Digits in Third Quarter
West Marine Inc.'s will accelerate a store revitalization program to accommodate more of the apparel, footwear, paddle sports, personal electronics and other lifestyle products after sales of those categories grew at double-digit rates in the third q
Pou Sheng Poised for Return to Profitability in 2014
Pou Sheng International (Holdings) Limited, which is one of the largest retailers and distributors of Adidas, Nike and other international athletic footwear, apparel and accessories brands in China, expects to report a profit for the nine months ended Sep
Jarden Outdoor on Pace to Flatline in 2014 After Tepid Third Quarter Growth
Jarden Corp. reported revenues at its Outdoor Solutions (JOS) segment, which owns Coleman, K2, Marmot and 24 other sporting goods brands, grew just 1.3 percent in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, putting it on pace for flat sales this year…
Unifi Inc. to Invest $40MM to Boost Capacity in CAFTA/NAFTA Region
Unifi Inc. said it will increase its yarn texturing capacity in the U.S. and Central America to serve growing demand for its Repreve and other premium synthetic yarns from Hanesbrands, Patagonia, The North Face, DC, Quiksilver and other brands and retaile
POC to Relocate to Park City from Aspen
POC, the Swedish action sport brand owned by Black Diamond Inc., will relocated its North American office from Aspen, CO to Park City, UT in early November…
Disappointing Q3 Gun, Ammo and Apparel Sales Prompt Cabela’s to Slash Earnings Guidance
Cabela's Inc. tumbled Thursday after it dramatically lowered its guidance for full-year earnings per share, citing disappointing third quarter sales of firearms and apparel…
Scott Sports Names Sales Manager for Wintersports Hardgoods
Scott Sports has named Fred Bailey as its new Wintersports Hardgoods Sales Manager. Bailey will be handling sales for skis, poles, goggles, boots and accessories in the Scott winter product line…
Electrobike Opens First US Shop in California
ElectroBike has opened its first store in the United States in Venice, CA through Curbside Commuter, a new U.S. division it established after two years of successfully expanding in its native Mexico…
Amer Sports Softgoods, Precor and Suunto Brands Powered Third Quarter Growth
Amer Sports reported net sales of €645.8 million ($856 mm) for the quarter ended Sept. 30, up 6.1 percent compared with €608.9 million a year earlier. Net sales increased by 6.0 percent in local currencies. Double-digit growth in sales of Arc&
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