Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced the appointment of Matt Blonder as its new president, global e-commerce. Most recently, he was global head of digital at Reebok, a division of Adidas.
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Emerald Acquires PlumRiver
Emerald Holding Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of PlumRiver LLC, a provider of software-as-a-service technology through its Elastic Suite solution. The acquisition is expected to complement Emerald’s portfolio of show brands including Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo, among others.

IHEA-USA Names Executive Director
The IHEA-USA (International Hunter Education Association—USA) announced that Alex Baer has been promoted to executive director effective January 1, 2021.

Marine Marketers Of America Announce 2021 Leadership Team
Marine Marketers of America announced the election of new officers and the appointment of new board members for 2021.

Under Armour Opens Port Covington Campus To Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
Under Armour has opened up one of its facilities on its Baltimore Port Covington Campus to the Baltimore County Health Department to help administer COVID-19 vaccines in the area.

Wolverine Worldwide Appoints President, Global Operations Group
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. announced the appointment of Jim Zwiers as president, global operations group, responsible for portfolio-wide sourcing, logistics, distribution, customer service, and information technology. Zwiers succeeds Mike Jeppesen, who is retiring after more than 33 years in the footwear industry.

Filson Taps Former CEO Of Woolrich As CEO
Filson, the outdoor outfitter and apparel manufacturer based in Seattle, announced that Paolo Corinaldesi has been named as chief executive officer. Corinaldesi is the sixth CEO in the brand’s 124-year history.

Sports Direct Parent Acquires Fashion Retailer Psyche
Frasers Group, the parent of Sports Direct, has acquired U.K.-based fashion retailer Psyche’s stores and online business for an undisclosed sum.

Macy’s To Shutter 45 More Locations In 2021
Macy’s plans to close 45 department stores by the middle of this year as part of its previously-announced plan to shut 125 locations by 2023.

NSGA 2021 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit Moves Dates
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has moved the dates of its 2021 Management Conference & Team Dealer Summit to September 26 to 28, 2021 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, FL. The event was initially scheduled for May 16 to 18.

Troon Acquires Indigo Golf Partners
Troon, the golf management company, announced it has acquired Indigo Golf Partners, formerly known as Billy Casper Golf.

Amer Sports Confirms Planned Sale Of Precor
Amer Sports confirmed that it entered into an agreement with Peloton Interactive Inc. for the contemplated sale of Precor, the manufacturer of commercial fitness equipment with a significant U.S. manufacturing presence, in a transaction valued at $420 million.

NRF Chief Economist Sees Latest Stimulus Helping Recovery
Economic challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic will continue in 2021, but stimulus legislation signed into law just after Christmas will help maintain and accelerate the nation’s ongoing recovery, believes National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.

1791 Gunleather Welcomes Inside Sales Associate
1791 Gunleather announced the addition of Sebastian Contreras as a new inside sales associate for the central region of the U.S.

HanesBrands Wins Infringement Case Against Six Defendants In China
HanesBrands announced that it has received a favorable judgment from the Nanjing Intermediate People’s Court in a trademark infringement case involving its Champion brand in China.