Gap Inc. announced the appointment of Mary Beth Laughton as president and chief executive officer of Athleta. She was EVP of Omni retail for Sephora U.S. leading both the e-commerce and stores channels. She previously spent nine years at Nike.
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ORR Safety To Be Exclusive Distributor Of Under Armour To Safety Market
Orr Safety Corporation, a subsidiary of Orr Corporation, announced it has entered into an agreement with Under Armour, Inc. to be their exclusive distributor to the industrial safety market in the U.S.
Decathlon Signs Fashion Industry Charter For Climate Action
Decathlon signed the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, a UN Climate Change initiative aiming to bring together representatives from the clothing and fashion sector to bring the sector in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Lifestraw Names Troy Trimmer National Sales Manager
LifeStraw on Wednesday appointed Troy Trimmer as its new national sales manager based in Seattle, WA, effective immediately.
National Winter Activity Center Rebrands As Winter4Kids
The National Winter Activity Center has rebranded as Winter4Kids. The organization offers mentoring, meals, equipment and experiential winter learning for school-aged youth.
Varsity Brands Launches Fifth Annual School Spirit Awards
Varsity Brands on Wednesday announced the launch of its 2020 Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards, the fifth year of the Company’s iconic program celebrating and rewarding school spirit.
Title Nine Movers And Makers Pitchfest Announces Winners
Title Nine, one of the largest, and the original, woman-owned independent specialty retailer in North America, held its second annual Movers and Makers Pitchfest this past weekend.
Bipartisan Fish Habitat Conservation Bill Passes U.S. House Committee
The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources today passed a bipartisan bill that authorizes a successful public-private partnership program to conserve and restore fish habitats nationwide for the benefit of America’s 49 million recreational anglers.
2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show Schedule of Events Announced
The 2020 Racquet & Paddle Sports Show schedule of events was announced Wednesday for the global racquet sport industry event taking place January 21–24, 2020, in Orlando, FL.
Head/Tyrolia Promotes Cameron Smith To Lead U.S. Competition Department
Head/Tyrolia announced Wednesday the promotion of Cameron Smith to the position of U.S. competition and team manager. In his expanded role, Smith will manage all athlete relations, sponsorships and racing products for Head/Tyrolia, USA.
Foot Locker Announces $3 Million Investment In NTWRK
Foot Locker Inc. announced Wednesday its most recent strategic investment in NTWRK, a youth culture e-commerce and content platform. With this $3 million investment, Foot Locker and NTWRK will bring together the world’s best brands utilizing NTWRK’s highly compelling episodic format to release exclusive products, original content and access to the biggest names in youth culture.
Hibbett Announces Appointment Of Interim Chief Financial Officer
Hibbett Sports Inc. announced that Scott R. Humphrey is joining the company as interim chief financial officer effective September 29, 2019, replacing Christine Skold who fulfilled her contract term and has accepted a full-time permanent position in Nashville.
Nike CEO: Product And Business Innovation Driving Growth
On Nike Inc.’s first-quarter earnings call with analysts, CEO Mark Parker doubled down on the company’s commitment to innovation that he had outlined for investors just a week ago. The self-described “product geek” spent much of the call explaining how innovation should be credited for the company’s outstanding earnings report and also how it will drive the company’s success moving forward.
VF Corp. Targets 7-To-8 Percent Annual Growth
VF Corp. said it is targeting a five-year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) between 7 percent and 8 percent through fiscal 2024, fueled by VF’s largest brands (Vans, The North Face, Timberland and Dickies) and the company’s international and direct-to-consumer business platforms.
Oros Completes Portland Relocation
Oros has finalized its move into the brand’s new Portland-based headquarters since relocating from Cincinnati. Along with the move, Jeff Nash, formerly at North Face, has been appointed to head up product innovation as chief technology officer and VP of product
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