Knockaround Sunglasses Secures Equity Investment

Brand Holdings, LLC, a company focused on acquiring direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce companies and emerging brands, announced that it has completed a growth equity investment in the sunglasses brand, Knockaround.

Macy’s Names Senior Vice President, Private Brands

Macy’s Inc. announced that Emily Erusha-Hilleque has joined the company as senior vice president for Macy’s private brands. She most recently served as Target’s design director, Ready-to-Wear, Young Contemporary Private Label, Design Partnerships.

Dorel Sports’ Q4 Sales Improve 6 Percent

Dorel Industries said sales in its Dorel’s Sports segment, which is being reported as a discontinued operation following its recent $810 million sale to the Pon Group, increased in the fourth quarter by 5.8 percent to $280.7 million.

Orangetheory Appoints Chief Music Officer

Orangetheory Fitness hired artist, DJ and producer, Steve Aoki, as its first chief music officer following a survey of more than 35,000 members who said music played an important role in their fitness routine.

Caleres Appoints Board Member 

Caleres announced the election of Bruce Thorn to its Board of Directors. Thorn is currently the president and CEO of Big Lots, a $6.2B Fortune 500 company operating 1,400-plus stores in the U.S.

Nike General Counsel Exits

Nike general counsel Hilary Krane, resigned from her position to work for Creative Artists Agency. At Nike, Krane provided counsel on corporate law and mergers and acquisitions, brand protection and government affairs.  She also worked as co-chair of the Nike Foundation. 

Gregory Debuts New Families Of Daypacks For Fall 2022

Gregory Mountain Products unveils three new families of daypacks for fall 2022. The Tempo H2O and women’s Pace H2O define a new category for Gregory with insulation technology that keeps water cold twice as long as standard hydration packs. The Salvo H2O and women’s Sula H2O hydration daypacks receive an update in ventilation and organization. […]