Canada Goose Makes Two Key Executive Appointments

Canada Goose Holdings, Inc announced two key executive appointments with Carrie Baker as President, Canada Goose and Ana Mihaljevic assuming the dual role of president, North America and EVP, sales operations and planning.

Fanatics Plans New Distribution Operations In Maryland

Fanatics is opening a new 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Aberdeen, MD. The East Coast location creates 135 full-time jobs, enhances its existing distribution capabilities with access to overnight delivery to one-third of its U.S. customer base, and is convenient to the Port of Baltimore and BWI airport to ship globally.

Downlite Outdoor To Introduce Down-Trac

  Downlite Outdoor announced it would introduce its traceable Down-Trac technology at the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland, OR from April 4-5. “Responsible to the Core,” Downlite developed its Down-Trac app for iPhones for retailers and customers to access its sustainable down supply chain.  Each lot of down and feather that it produces receives an identifier at […]

NexTex Innovations To Introduce TurboDry Core Fabric Collection

NexTex Innovations, an Atlanta, GA-based textile technology company, is set to release its TurboDry Core Fabric collection consisting of eight materials selected from its TurboDry performance fabric range featuring its patented TurboDry technology that rapidly moves moisture in one direction away from the skin without relying on chemicals. “We’ve had brands large and small asking […]

X-Pac Fabrics Hires Sales Manager

Dimension-Polyant, the sailcloth producer and manufacturer of X-Pac 100 percent waterproof laminates developed for packs and bags, has hired Jonathan Mersereau as sales manager for X-Pac.

Decathlon Suspends Operations In Russia Over Public Outcry

Decathlon, the largest global sporting goods chain based in France, said it is suspending activities in Russia due to challenges securing supplies. The retailer had faced criticism for remaining open during the war Russia continues to wage against Ukraine.

Vuori Announces International Launch

Southern California-inspired activewear brand Vuori launched in the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Australia, and Canada, marking the company’s global rollout announced late last year.

Helinox Introduces The Chair Zero High-Back

Helinox released its Chair Zero High-Back, weighing 1lb 8oz with a taller, sturdier back for neck and shoulder support that fits into a backpack.  In 2017, Helinox introduced the Chair Zero, an ultra-lightweight design offering comfort, packability, durability, and ease of setup/stow. The Chair Zero High-Back is engineered for lightness, durability, strength and comfort. The […]

Macy’s Appoints Two Board Members

Macy’s Inc. announced the appointment of Marie Chandoha, former president and chief executive officer of Charles Schwab Investment Management, and Jill Granoff, managing partner of Eurazeo and chief executive officer of Eurazeo’s Brands division, to its board of directors.