ADA To Merge With NBS

ADA and NBS announced plans to merge, effective September 1, 2018. The ADA has agreed to join the NBS group to build a stronger team dealer organization.

Mark Walsh To Lead Avenue

Mark Walsh, the former CEO of Vestis Retail Group (Eastern Mountain Sports/Bob’s Stores), has been appointed chief executive officer of the Avenue brand of women’s plus-size fashion apparel, footwear and accessories.

Report: Nike’s Executive Exits Driven By Board Coup

According to extensive reporting from The Oregonian, Nike’s dismissal early this year of 11 execs was more than fallout from workplace behavior shortfalls stemming from the #MeToo moment. The article describes the exits as a “dramatic boardroom power play” led by Mark Parker, CEO, and company co-founder Phil Knight to oust Trevor Edwards and many of those aligned with him.

Olivia Billingsley Joins OrthoLite As Sales Manager

OrthoLite, a leading provider of insoles, announced the hire of Olivia Billingsley as sales manager, Premium. Billingsley’s expertise will further enhance OrthoLite’s collaborative efforts with brand partners such as Clarks, Kenneth Cole, Keds, Rockport and Michael Kors.

Randa Reiterates Commitment To Acquire Perry Ellis

Randa Accessories announced that the company has submitted a second letter to the special committee of the board of directors of Perry Ellis International that the company has lined up the financing commitments and has the brand-building capabilities to acquire Perry Ellis.