The retailer will hold four nationwide in-person hiring events at Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Bluemercury stores and distribution centers.
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Target Names Chief Financial Officer
During his career, Jim Lee has led global teams in various business development and finance functions across North America, Europe and Asia, including as CFO for several of PepsiCo’s international regions.
EXEC: Nike Putting the Band Back Together as Elliott Hill Named CEO, Effective Oct. 14
The Nike, Inc. Board and current CEO John Donahoe have decided he will retire from his role as president and CEO and from the Nike, Inc. Board of Directors effective October 13.
Canada Goose Signs Licensing Agreement with Marchon Eyewear
Canada Goose’s first eyewear collection will incorporate the brand’s signature design elements and performance features. Marchon will manufacture the pieces using sustainable materials, an essential commitment both companies made when inking the deal.
Amped Fitness Expands Orlando Presence with Apopka Location
Amped Fitness said it is poised for further expansion throughout the Orlando, FL metro area and is actively scouting new locations to meet rising demand.
KemperSports Promotes Marketing Executives
Kevin Fitzsimons and Dariel Farin were promoted to regional sales and marketing directors, reporting to VP of Marketing Erica Espe. Headquartered in Chicago with regional offices throughout the U.S., KemperSports manages over 140 golf courses, private clubs, sports venues, and destination resorts nationwide.
TruGolf Links Expands Into the Chicago and NW Indiana Region
The company awarded entrepreneurs Bob Early and Ron Rzansa the opportunity to develop 80 new TopGolf Link centers across the broader Chicagoland area.
EXEC: OR Throws in the Towel on November Event, Will Focus on June 2025
Most in the outdoor industry expected the news from OR’s parent company today that it canceled the November show and the venerable and iconic Outdoor Retailer Winter Market is no more.
CamelBak Inks Licensing Deal for CamelBak Pro Work and Industrial Gear
Vista Outdoor Inc.’s Revelyst Adventure Sports product segment has inked a licensing deal with 5 Horizons, an accessories company for the work, outdoor and sporting goods markets, to launch CamelBak Pro’s line of hydration products to to enhance worker performance and safety through hydration.
Health & Fitness Association Expands Research Arm, Adds VP of Research
Using his international and research background, Anton Severin will direct new economic and market intelligence research to benefit the industry.
EXEC: The 2024 Holiday Retail Calendar Adds Twists, Turns and Speed, According to BCG
In 2023, consumers completed over 50 percent of their Holiday shopping before Thanksgiving. However, the peak Holiday period (after Cyber Monday through Christmas Eve) was still the busiest, with 36 percent of shopping. This year that period will only have 27 days.
SylvanSport Expanding Global HQ in the Blue Ridge Mountains
The global headquarters of SylvanSport in Brevard, NC, will reportedly grow by 40,000 square feet, led by the Transylvania Economic Alliance.
Topgolf Callaway Enters Multiyear Agreement with Golf Saudi
The partnership includes the launch of Topgolf across KSA. Golf Saudi will also become the official Saudi distributor of Topgolf Callaway equipment and apparel brands, and Callaway Golf will outfit the Saudi national golf team and sponsor its professional golfers.
Lancer Systems Promotes Bill Lutton to Company President
Lutton has been with Lancer Systems for nearly six years, most recently as engineering manager. Prior to Lancer, Lutton served as VP engineering for O.F. Mossberg & Sons for nearly 13 years.
Macy’s Names Senior VP, Creative and Production
Jason Holzman brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Macy’s. Before his nearly seventeen-year tenure at NBCUniversal, Holzman served as creative director at Euro RSCG. He also held creative roles at BBDO and Ammirati & Puris and, recently, co-authored a graphic novel to be published by the publishing house, Humanoids.