Carbitex appointed footwear industry veteran Rob Langstaff as CEO.
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CrossFit Launches Healthcare Service
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Nike Issues Vaccine Mandate For Office Employees
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Carhartt Marketing Executive Joins Truck Hero
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Scheels To Open Second Store In Kansas
Scheels announced plans to open its second store in Wichita, KS. The retail location is set to open Spring 2023. The company’s first Kansas store opened in Overland Park in 2015.
Compass Diversified Acquires Packaging Provider
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Wedbush Hires Senior Equity Research Analyst, Footwear And Apparel
Wedbush Securities announced the appointment of Tom Nikic as senior equity research analyst in the consumer group.
Authentic Brands Group Appoints President For LATAM
Authentic Brands Group announced that Joseph N. Zarro had rejoined the company as President of Latin America.
Trade Associations Express Concerns Over Biden Administration’s China Trade Policy
Trade associations in the retail, footwear and apparel space expressed disappointment over United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s announcement on the Biden administration’s China trade policy that called for existing tariffs to remain in place while restoring the ability of U.S. importers to seek exemptions from those levies.
Piper Sandler Fall Teen Survey Finds Acceleration In Teen Spending
Piper Sandler’s 42nd Semi-Annual Generation Z Survey finds mid-single growth year-over-year in apparel and footwear spend, led by females. In the active lifestyle space, Nike remains the leading apparel brand for teens while Lululemon gained 200 basis points year over year; Nike is the No. 1 footwear brand—up 500 basis points year over year.
OBIT: Bernard Tapie
Bernard Tapie, the former majority owner of Adidas, has passed away at the age of 78 after a years-long battle with cancer.
HEX’s Creates Misshattan Camera Capsule In Collaboration With Natalie Amrossi
HEX, the fashion accessory brand, introduces the HEX x Misshattan Camera Capsule in collaboration with NYC-based commercial and travel photographer Natalie Amrossi. “I’ve known Trent and the HEX team for several years and they were a pleasure to work with. They are all creatives and photographers themselves, so I knew the bags would turn out […]
Outdoor Research Appoints VP Finance
Outdoor Research announced it had hired Stacie Robbins as VP of Finance.
Bollé Announces Key Hires In Design And Engineering
Bollé announced it has strengthened its helmet, goggle and sunglass innovation team by hiring industry veterans and furthering its commitment to developing sustainable products.
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