Activewear brand Vuori Clothing on Thursday announced the appointment of Sarah Carlson as its vice president of women’s product design. The role, created for Carlson, is effective immediately and puts her in charge for all design aspects of Vuori’s growing women’s category.
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Kathmandu Appoints Amy Beck As President Of Oboz/Kathmandu North America
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