Stormtech Performance Apparel appointed Jay Paparone to the USA sales management team, effective immediately.
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Cherokee Global Brands Becomes APEX Global Brands
Cherokee Global Brands announced that it will be changing its name to APEX Global Brands to reflect the company’s expanded brand portfolio, marketing and design services, effective June 27.
Meek Mill Becomes Co-Owner Of Lids
In an interview with Business Insider, Meek Miller, the rapper, announced that he had become a co-owner of Lids, the hat chain.
Atomic Appoints Western Region Community Marketing Associate
Atomic hired industry veteran, Stephen Brown, as its new western region community marketing associate for the United States.
Gear.com Announces Give-A-Buck Scholarship Program
Gear.com announced the launch of its Give-A-Buck Scholarship Program. Gear.com will begin accepting applications for its first round of scholarship recipients on July 1 and select three scholarship recipients by September 30.
Xenith Announces Inaugural Scientific Advisory Board
Xenith, the maker of football helmets, announced the formation of its inaugural Scientific Advisory Board. The board is made up of independent experts in athlete health and wellness, neurology, biomechanics and sport technology.
Steve Layton Named President Of Polartec
Spartanburg, SC-based Milliken & Co., a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of textile expertise, has named Steve Layton president of its newly acquired Polartec business.
Pelican Dayventure Backpack Cooler Wins Two Best New Product Awards At Outdoor Retailer Show
Pelican Products, Inc., the industry leader of high-performance protective cases and coolers, is proud to have received not one, but two Best New Product Awards at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019. Winning awards from both BestProducts.com and Business Insider, the new Pelican Dayventure Backpack was celebrated for its thoughtful design that makes both utility and […]
Diamond Brand Gear Outfits First Ever Forest Service Glamping Site
The groundbreaking site features the Asheville brand’s legendary Wall Tents. Diamond Brand Gear, an American manufacturer of outdoor gear, recently partnered with Pisgah Hospitality Partners, an Asheville-based recreation area and glamping site, to bring luxury to the wilderness. Located at Lake Powhatan Recreation Area, the Pisgah Glamping site is the first of its kind on […]
Lighting Innovator’s Newest Creation Counters Common Dissatisfaction With New Products
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StockX Earns $1 Billion Valuation In Funding Round, Appoints New CEO
StockX, the sneaker re-selling website, has closed on a $110 million Series C funding round from investment firms DST Global, General Atlantic, and GGV Capital. The company also announced the appointment of Scott Cutler, formerly at eBay, as CEO.
Newell Brands Names CFO Peterson As Interim CEO
Newell Brands announced the appointment of Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Christopher Peterson as interim chief executive officer effective June 28. Peterson succeeds President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Polk, who is retiring effective at the end of June as previously announced.
Ex-Billabong Boss Matthew Perrin Released From Jail A Year Early
Former Billabong CEO Matthew Perrin has been released from jail a year before his parole eligibility date, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
Former Lord & Taylor President Joins Adidas North America
Vanessa LeFebvre, former president of Lord & Taylor, is joining Adidas as SVP of commercial, overseeing the brand’s U.S. wholesale, stores and online businesses.
SFIA Launches Fourth Annual Start-Up Challenge
After hosting 16 start-ups over the last three years, the SFIA Start-Up Challenge returns to SFIA’s annual Industry Leaders Summit on September 25, 2019 in Baltimore, MD.