Foot Locker Inc. announced it hired Samantha Lomow as president, Global Brands. Lomow joins the company from Hasbro, Inc., where she was president, Branded Entertainment.
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Kohl’s Confirms Buyout Interest From ‘Multiple’ Parties
Kohl’s Corp. acknowledged receipt of multiple preliminary indications of interest in acquiring the company. The proposals received are non-binding and without committed financing.
The Renewal Workshop Acquired By Bleckmann
The Renewal Workshop, based in Cascade Locks, OR, has been acquired by Dutch logistics company Bleckmann.
Under Armour Supply Chain Exec Joins Figs
Jami Pinto, formerly senior vice president, global product supply at Under Armour, has become chief global product and sustainability officer at Figs, the manufacturer of scrubs and medical apparel.
Accelerated Systems Appoints Director Of Sales, E-Mobility
Accelerated Systems, Inc. (ASI) has hired Adam Micklin as director of Sales, E-Mobility.
Rally House Opens 11th Michigan Store
Rally House has opened its 11th store in Michigan in Woodhaven.
Nordstrom Rack Makes Executive Hires
Nordstrom Rack appointed Nancy Mair as senior vice president, Rack merchandising; Kelley Wotton-Gantner as vice president, divisional merchandise manager; and Stacy Lippa as vice president, Rack supply chain.
Slinger Shows Slight Sales Gain In Fiscal Third Quarter
Slinger Bag, Inc., the parent of Slinger Bag, reported sales inched up 2.4 percent in its fiscal third quarter and surged 65.8 percent in the nine months ended January 31.

Li Ning Sees 2021 Revenues Surge 56 Percent
Li Ning reported earnings more than doubled in the year ended December 31 as sales grew 56 percent.
SV Sports Secures New Funding Round
SV Sports, formerly Schuylkill Valley Sports, has completed a new funding round that included participation from Chris Paul, the 12-time NBA All-Star.

Skratch Labs Releases New Flavor With Caffeine Of Hydration Sport Drink Mix
Skratch Labs released a new flavor of its Hydration Sport Drink Mix, formerly Sport Hydration Drink Mix, in Raspberry Limeade with caffeine. The brand is building on its hydration line by offering a drink with 50mg of caffeine per serving. The flavor is available in 440g bags, 22g singles and a 20-pack caddy of singles. […]

Skratch Labs To Introduce Clear Hydration Drink Mix
Skratch Labs will release its Clear Hydration Drink Mix, a sports drink that tastes like water, this spring. With a hint of flavor from real fruit, the mix provides electrolytes water alone does not. This new hydration line complements the brand’s hydration mixes. “For years, I’ve been asked by athletes for a sports drink that […]

L.L.Bean Sees 14 Percent Revenue Gain In 2021
L.L.Bean announced the close to its 2021 fiscal year, with annual net revenue totaling $1.8 billion, with a 14 percent increase over 2020. The performance marked one of the most successful years in its history.
Sauer Introduces SL5 Turkey Shotguns
J.P. Sauer and Sohn, Germany’s oldest manufacturer of hunting firearms, introduced a new high-performance SL5 Turkey shotgun. Featuring an Inertia-Driven System requiring fewer parts and minimal cleaning, the smooth-cycling SL5 is available in three camo patterns – Mossy Oak Obsession, Mossy Oak Bottomland and Mossy Oak New Bottomland. Designed for hardcore turkey hunters, the semi-auto […]
VF Corp. Appoints Kevin Bailey As Global Brand President, Vans
VF Corp. announced that Kevin Bailey was promoted to the position of global brand president, Vans. Bailey will continue reporting to VF’s chairman, president and CEO, Steve Rendle and serve on the company’s executive leadership team.