Delta Apparel Inc. on Thursday announced the appointment of Glenda E. Hood to its board of directors.
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Conversation With Dakine VP Of Sales Chico Bukovansky
“Right now, it’s a fun ride,” said Chico Bukovansky, Dakine Equipment’s VP of sales, who spoke with SGB in a wide-ranging conversation about the Hood River, OR-based outdoor brand’s latest ownership change and what’s driving growth at the company these days. Here’s what he told us.
Fred’s To Close 159 Stores, Explore Strategic Options
Fred’s Inc., which operates discount stores throughout the Southeast, announced the retention of PJ Solomon to evaluate strategic alternatives to maximize value for shareholders. The company also said it will close 159 of its 557 stores.
The Buckle Sees Slight Comp Gain In March
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended April 6 increased 0.5 percent year over year. Net sales remained flat at $82.3 million.
Bill Supple Appointed Director, Brand and Business Development, Mountain Equipment Brand
Bill Supple, an outdoor industry veteran, has been recently brought on to help grow Outdoor & Sports Company (OSC)’s Mountain Equipment brand as brand and business development director. Supple has been CEO and president of Mammut Sports Group.
Styrka Optics Signs New Reps For Midwestern And North-Central States
Styrka Optics welcomed the Outdoor Outfitters Group as Styrka’s sales representative for the Midwestern and North-Central states.
MEC To Open Flagship In Toronto
MEC, the leading outdoor retailer in Canada, confirmed its relocated Toronto flagship store will open April 13, 2019. MEC will occupy two levels of the 54,000-square-foot development located at 300 Queen Street West, offering the 490,000 co-op members in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) a wider assortment of products and services.
Duluth Trading Opens 50th Store
Duluth Holdings Inc. (dba, Duluth Trading Company) announced the grand opening of its 50th store in Spokane Valley, WA.
Patagonia Sues Budweiser’s Parent For Trademark Infringement
Patagonia has filed a lawsuit against AB InBev, the parent of Anheuser-Busch, claiming the brewer’s Patagonia beer is a “copycat brand.” Patagonia wrote in legal papers in part, “In short, AB has done everything possible to make it appear as though this ‘Patagonia’ beer is sold by Patagonia.”
Fila Appoints Jennifer Estabrook President, North America
Fila appointed Jennifer Estabrook, chief operating officer, as North America president.
Unleash Chaos On The Dance Floor
Under Armour Honors Historic Three Schools to Reach NCAA Final Four with Curry 6 Kicks Cinderella infamously wore glass slippers to the grand ball, as the story goes. Thankfully for Texas Tech, Auburn and Notre Dame, they have Under Armour and Stephen Curry outfitting their teams for the big dances this weekend in Minneapolis and […]
Big Agnes Makes New Hires
Big Agnes Inc., the Steamboat Springs-based outdoor brand, announced a batch of new hires, growing its product, repair, dealer services and employee engagement teams.
Varsity Brands Teaming Up With Kevin Atlas, First Person With One Hand To Earn A Division I Basketball Scholarship On ‘Believe In You Challenge’
Atlas, 28, to visit 300 plus schools as part of nationwide tour inspiring young people to support one another, challenging them to attend school events they never have before. Varsity Brands, the market leader in sport, spirit, and achievement, has partnered with inspirational athlete Kevin Atlas (Laue) – the first person with one arm to […]
Dalco Athletic Appoints Russell Hiler National Sales Manager
Dalco Athletics has appointed Russell Hiler as national sales manager. Hiler will be responsible for supporting the company’s independent sales reps nationwide, including attending industry trade shows and developing booth displays and marketing materials.
Experimental PUMA BioEvolution Shoe Uniquely Adapts To The Body
Puma today presented an experimental sports shoe as part of its BioEvolution project, which uses biologically active materials to uniquely adapt to the wearer’s foot. The shoe, which is the first result of a collaboration with research organization Fraunhofer Institute, will be presented at the “Materials Village” exhibition held by Material ConneXion Italia at Milano […]
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