Carhartt hired Tara Roemke as vice president of global merchandising. Roemke joins Carhartt after 13 years at Ariat International, where, most recently, she was the vice president of apparel and denim product management.
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Adidas Offers Student Loan Assistance For U.S. Employees
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HanesBrands Inks Primary Apparel Partnership Deal With The University Of Minnesota
HanesBrands signed a new primary apparel partnership with The University of Minnesota. The ten-year strategic agreement gives HBI exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute fanwear across mass and campus/local retail channels.
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Puttshack Adds To Executive Team
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Raen’s Latest Eyewear Collection Features Bio Acetate From Mazzucchelli
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1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group Expands Sales Team In Midwest
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NRF Elects Five New Board Members At Summer Board Meeting
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NRF Expects Imports For First Half To Be 22 Percent Below H1 Last Year
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American Outdoor Brands Sues Vista Outdoor Over Powder Measuring Devices
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