Original Penguin Launches Chi Chi Rodriguez Collection

Original Penguin by Munsingwear, a division of Perry Ellis International, launched the Chi Chi Rodriguez 2023 Summer Collection with a retro yet modern vibe combined with Original Penguin’s heritage and classic style. “The Chi Chi Rodriguez collection fully incorporates what it means to be an original,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, CEO of Perry Ellis International. “El […]

Sea To Summit Appoints Layne Rigney To Board Of Directors

Sea to Summit, headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, appointed Layne Rigney to its Board of Directors. He joins the Board from Denver, CO, as a non-executive director with C-Suite level experience to further accelerate the brand in North America and the EMEA.

Nike Opens A Nike Live Location In Kentucky

Nike opened a Nike Live store at the Oxmoor Center, a shopping mall in Louisville, KY. Dubbed “Nike by Louisville,” the 4,900-square-foot space sits between Dick’s Sporting Goods and Von Maur department store.

Twin Vee PowerCats Acquires Aquasport

Twin Vee PowerCats, the manufacturer of power sport catamaran boats, announced that it acquired the Aquasport boat brand and its 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in White Bluff, TN.

SGB Media Reports Top 25 Most-Read Articles For May 2023

SGB Media’s Top 25 most-read articles for May 2023 include the unfortunate news about an industry leader passing away; staff cuts at various companies; a lawsuit against former employees; tough Q1 results amid heavy inventories for both brands and retailers; and several reports covering the Adidas x Yeezy debacle. On the upside, the top stories SGB Media covered for the month included…

Skeleton Optics Acquired

Skeleton Optics, Inc., the sunglass and protective eyewear brand based in Wellington, FL, was acquired by Stronger Leadership. Mark and Lori Llano founded the company in 2015.

Isbjörn Of Sweden Takes Next Step In Reducing Environmental Impact

Isbjörn of Sweden reported it partnered with Raizemore to allow its customers to circulate their purchased apparel—another “step toward the [Isbjörn of Sweden] to be fully circular by 2030 and net zero by 2045.” Maria Frykman, CEO, Isbjörn of Sweden: “At Isbjörn of Sweden, we are constantly committed to driving sustainability and reducing our environmental […]

SellerX Acquires U.S. Amazon Aggregator

SellerX, headquartered in Berlin and one of the largest e-commerce aggregators in Europe, acquired Elevate Brands, one of the largest e-commerce aggregators in the U.S. The combined business, SellerX Group, will become one of the largest global consolidators of e-commerce brands with over €400 million in total sales.

Saks Survey: Luxury Spending Shifts To Travel, Savings

Saks’ latest Luxury Pulse Survey*, fielded in late April and early May, found that respondents were concerned (60 percent) about the overall economy but optimistic (67 percent) about their financial situation. Compared to the retailer’s last survey in late January, spending on luxury goods decelerated as consumers focused more on savings and travel.

USA Pickleball Names New CEO

USA Pickleball, the national governing body for pickleball, named Mike Nealy as CEO, effective mid-June. Nealy replaces CEO Stu Upson, whose last day with the organization was May 31.