Bedrock Manufacturing Company Appoints CEO

Bedrock Manufacturing Company (BMC) the parent of Shinola and Filson, has named Awenate Cobbina as CEO effective January 1, 2022. The appointment represents an expanded leadership role for Cobbina at BMC, where he currently serves as a member of its Board and runs investing and philanthropic activities for the company’s largest investor.

VIM & VIGR Introduces Energizing Spring 2022 Compression Sock Collection

VIM & VIGR, creator of compression socks, launched its S22 collection of graduated compression socks, leg sleeves and tights available at retail starting in February 2022. The collection features prints and whimsical designs in bright colors, available in three compression levels: moderate (15-20 mmHg), moderate-firm (20-30 mmHg) and firm (30-40 mmHg, medical-grade compression generally recommended […]

Planet Fitness Returns As Presenting Sponsor Of Times Square’s New Year’s Eve

Planet Fitness will return as the presenting sponsor of Times Square’s New Year’s Eve celebration for the seventh consecutive year, in partnership with the Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment. “This New Year’s Eve, we’re thrilled that the excitement and energy will be back in Times Square to ring in 2022,” said Chris Rondeau, CEO, […]

DSW’s Parent Sees Strong Sales Bounceback In Third Quarter

Designer Brands reported a profit against a loss in the third quarter ended October 31 as same-store sales improved 40.8 percent year-over-year. The company also said inventory for the retail segments significantly improved to end the third quarter flat to the same period in fiscal 2019.