Gap Inc. announced that Nancy Green, who currently leads the Athleta brand, will shift in early August to a newly created role as president and chief creative officer of Old Navy. While a search is underway for Athleta’s next president, the brand’s leadership team will report to Gap Inc. Chief Executive Officer Art Peck.
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GNC Sees 700 To 900 Stores Closing
GNC said sales remained sluggish into the second quarter and the seller of performance and nutritional supplements now expects 700 to 900 stores to close over the next three years. GNC CEO Ken Martindale said, “The negative trends in traffic that we’ve seen in mall stores over the past several years has accelerated during the past few quarters.”
Balanced Body Names NK Trading As South Korea Distributor
Pilates equipment maker Balanced Body named NK Trading as its exclusive distributor in South Korea. NK Trading is based in Seoul.
Zion Williamson Signs With Jordan Brand
Zion Williamson, the top pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, has signed a deal with the Jordan Brand, Nike announced Tuesday.
Serena Williams Tops List Of Favorite Athletes For Gen Z And Millennials
According to Ypulse’s recent survey on sports and athletics, Serena Williams ranked as the favorite athlete among Gen Z and Millennial (13-36-year-olds) for the first time. The remaining top five were Lionel Messi, Steph Curry, LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo.
National Golf Day 2020 Set For May 6 In Washington, D.C.
We Are Golf, a coalition of the game’s leading associations and industry partners, announced the 13th annual National Golf Day will be held Wednesday, May 6 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
GNC Sees Soft Sales In Q2
GNC Holdings Inc. reported a 4.6 percent decline in same-store sales in its U.S. & Canada in the second quarter but operating earnings in the region improved.
Brunswick Positions Marine Organization To Drive Efficiency, Reduce Cost
Brunswick Corp. on Tuesday announced further measures to drive greater efficiency and reduce the annual operating costs of its Marine businesses—both boat and engine—by an estimated $30 million to $35 million.
Virginia Becomes 15th State To Create Office Of Outdoor Recreation
Virginia became the 15th state in the nation to establish an office or task force dedicated to strengthening the outdoor industry, and the third on the East Coast.
Vans Park Series Donates Three Skateparks
Vans Park Series (VPS), the park terrain skateboarding tour, has gifted three new, state-of-the-art skateparks to select cities along their global tour. The cities are Montréal, Paris/Chelles, and Salt Lake City.
Surfrider Foundation Adds Plastic Pollution Policy Expert
The Surfrider Foundation, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of clean water and healthy beaches, announced the addition of Jennie Romer as a legal associate for the organization’s Plastic Pollution Initiative.
Skechers Partners With Shaquille O’Neal On Kids Basketball Line
Skechers is collaborating with Shaquille O’Neal on the Shaq by Skechers collection, the first-ever line of kids’ athletic footwear designed especially for the basketball court under the Skechers Kids brand.
Puma And Nike In Battle To Sign Zion Williamson
Puma and Nike are seen as the two finalists to land a footwear deal with Zion Williamson, seen by many as the most highly-touted prospect to enter the NBA since LeBron James, according to TMZ Sports.
Stage Stores Announces Expansion Of Off-Price Conversion Strategy
Stage Stores Inc. announced plans to convert an additional 100 stores to Gordmans off-price in 2020, bringing the total number of 2020 off-price conversions to 250.
Caleres And Veronica Beard Announce Exclusive Partnership
Caleres and American ready-to-wear brand Veronica Beard announced an exclusive partnership. Caleres will exclusively produce the Veronica Beard women’s footwear collection, beginning with the spring 2020 season.
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