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PSEB Group Announces CEO Transition
PSEB Group, an operating company composed of Pacific Sunwear of California and Eddie Bauer, announced that Mike Egeck will be stepping down as CEO, effective February 4, 2020, to pursue a new opportunity outside of the apparel industry and be geographically closer to his family. PSEB director Jim Gulmi will serve as nterim CEO.

Fanatics Partners With Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts and Fanatics announced a 10-year omnichannel retail partnership that will see the company lead all online, mobile and retail store operations for the team.

Adidas Partners With SD Loyal
San Diego Loyal SC announced a multi-year partnership with Adidas ahead of the club’s inaugural season in the USL Championship this spring.

Dillard’s Launches Fitness-Focused Activewear Brand
Dillard’s Inc. announced the launch of Antonio Melani Active, an activewear brand “inspired by a fitness-focused lifestyle with a fashion-forward attitude.”

Hanesbrands Scores A- Grade In CDP 2019 Climate Change Report
HanesBrands announced it earned a leadership level A- score for the second year in the CDP 2019 Climate Change Report.

Gildan Reaches Leadership Level In CDP’s 2019 Scores
Gildan Activewear Inc. said it has been included in the leadership band in CDP’s 2019 scores for corporate transparency and action on climate change.

Smartwool Announces International Leadership Changes
Smartwool on Thursday announced it has promoted Corey Stecker to international general manager and Dariusz Boniecki to director of sales and marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

PrimaLoft Establishes New Licensing Business Unit
Material technology provider PrimaLoft Inc. on Thursday announced the establishment of a new business unit that will focus on licensing the company’s technologies and constant innovation through the PrimaLoft brand.

Superfeet Secures License Agreement For New Balance Insoles
Superfeet and New Balance announced Thursday that Superfeet has secured the New Balance license agreement for insoles. Starting 2020, Superfeet will expand their insole offering to include New Balance insoles in North America and parts of Asia.

VF Corp. Lowers Guidance As Portfolio Adjustment Looms
VF Corp. on Thursday slightly lowered its guidance after missing revenue expectations, but perhaps even more significant was the announcement earlier this week that the apparel and outdoor giant was strategically reviewing the so-called “occupational brands” of its work division.

VF Corp Reduces Full-Year Guidance After Q3 Revenue Miss
VF Corp cut its full-year revenue and profit forecast on Thursday after missing Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue due to a shortfall in the U.S. On a currency-neutral basis in the quarter, sales grew 13 percent at Vans, 4 percent at The North Face and 13 percent at Dickies. Timberland’s sales were down 5 percent.

Legacy Global Sports Appoints CEO Of Global Premier Soccer
Legacy Global Sports announced Keith Caldwell as chief executive officer of Global Premier Soccer (GPS).

Golf Town Signs Canada’s Winningest Professional Golfer
Golf Town, Canada’s largest golf retailer, and Brooke Henderson, Canada’s winningest professional golfer, announced that they have extended their long-standing partnership to a three-year agreement.

Puma Signs Current Long Jump World Champion
Puma signed current long jump World Champion Tajay Gayle.