The revived Overstock.com, another retail rehab project led by investor and business mentor Marcus Lemonis, now has an inventory lineup that includes closeouts, liquidation, factory direct, and reverse logistics merchandise.
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Topgolf Names Chief Operating Officer
Erin Chamberlin will join the company on July 22 from Penn Entertainment, Inc., where she has served as SVP of regional operations since 2019. Chamberlin will also join the company’s executive leadership team, reporting to CEO Artie Starrs.
International Olympic Committee Urged to Terminate Soda Sponsorships
Leading global health experts and advocates are urgently calling for the end of soda sponsorships at sporting events worldwide, through a new campaign “Kick Big Soda Out of Sport.”
Black Diamond Parent Taps Tripp Wycoff to Lead Rhino-Rack Americas Unit
Former Thule executive Tripp Wyckoff is now general manager of the Americas, David Cook is global head of OEM and Daniel Bruntsch is head of EMEA sales for the segment that manages the Rhino-Rack, Maxtrax, and Tred Outdoors brands.
EXEC: Mips Posts Sharp Increase in Q2 Sales as Bike Helmets Recover
Mips saw its turnaround efforts pick up significant momentum in the second quarter, posting strong growth and doubling its earnings for the three-month period ended June 30.
New Balance Partners With the WNBA to Expand Basketball Presence
NB will create broadcast, digital and retail content featuring NB athlete and WNBA rookie Cameron Brink, the second overall selection in the WNBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm, who signed a NIL deal with NB in 2023.
Birkenstock to Open First Storefront in Paris
Founded in 1774, Birkenstock’s first free-standing store will open on July 20 in Paris’ Marais district.
Birkenstock Promotes Van Schalkwyk to Managing Director Pasewalk Facility
Thomas van Schalkwyk, a South African national, oversees the daily operations at Birkenstock’s newest 35,000-square-meter production factory in the Berlin-Szczecin industrial park near Pasewalk, Germany. He has extensive experience in the manufacturing sector.
CBP Officers Seize Crocs Counterfeit Clogs at Rochester Port of Entry
Officers at the Rochester port of entry seized various designer items, including beauty products and dietary supplements, along with a shipment of Crocs Classic Clogs, for bearing counterfeit trademarks.
Crocs, Inc. and Mosaic Brand Limited Settle Australia Lawsuit
Crocs filed the case against Mosaic in late 2021 when the company found that Mosaic was selling footwear that Crocs alleged was deceptively similar to its Classic Clog.
PickleRage to Open New Club in DC/Baltimore Metro Area
Opening its doors in Q4 2024, the club will be directly adjacent to the Thurgood Marshall International Airport in a densely populated community 11 miles north of downtown Baltimore.
Play It Again Sports Parent Sees Flat Q2 on Planned Decline in Leasing Revenue
The company recently made the decision to no longer solicit new leasing customers and pursue an orderly run-off of its middle-market leasing portfolio. Resulting leasing revenue was halved year-over-year.
Authentic Partners with Velocity Global Brands for Lucky Brand Workwear
Through the agreement, Velocity will design, manufacture and distribute men’s and women’s workwear across the U.S. and Canada for the denim and lifestyle brand.
Fitness Ventures LLC Set to Open Crunch Gym in Greenwood, IN
The 50,000-square-foot Crunch Greenwood will occupy the former Christmas Tree Shoppe at the Greenwood Pavilion when it opens in fall 2024.
Ralph Lauren Issues Statement Relating to Recent Indonesia Media Reports
The company said it does not directly operate any stores in Indonesia, nor has it authorized or entered into an agreement with any partner or distributor to operate any “Polo Ralph Lauren” or other “Ralph Lauren” branded stores in Indonesia.
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