Converse has tapped IPG Mediabrands-owned Initiative to handle the company’s global media planning and buying, according to Advertising Age.
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Sportsman’s Warehouse To Hold Grand Opening In Anderson, SC
The store will be the second Sportsman’s Warehouse location in the state of South Carolina.
Iconix’s CEO Resigns
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced that Peter Cuneo, executive chairman of the board of directors, will serve as interim CEO, effective immediately. John Haugh has resigned as chief executive officer, president and a member of the board to pursue other opportunities, also effective immediately.
Revolve Looking To Go Public
Revolve, the Los Angeles-based high-end apparel e-tailer, is planning an initial public offering of shares for late 2018, according to various reports.
RILA Sees Tariffs Leading to Higher Prices For Consumers
In response toTrump Administration’s plans to implement a 25 percent tariff on imported Chinese goods, RILA said in a statement, “The Administration promised ‘maximum pain on China, minimum pain on American consumers’, but America’s families and farmers will be the ones hurt most by these tariffs.”
NRF: Retailers Say Tariffs Against China Will Undermine Recent Economic Progress
In response to the new round of tariffs announced by the Trump Administration, NRF’s President and CEO Matthew Shay said, “These tariffs won’t reduce or eliminate China’s abusive trade practices, but they will strain the budgets of working families by raising consumer prices.”
OIA: Apparel, Footwear And Travel Goods Won’t Face Additional Tariffs This Time
In an e-mailed note to members, Rich Harper, manager of international trade at the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), said the organization was pleased that apparel, footwear and travel goods were not included in the the retaliatory tariffs announced by President Trump on June 15.
Macy’s Appoints CTO
Macy’s Inc. announced that Naveen Krishna will be appointed chief technology officer. She was vice president of technology for The Home Depot.
Perry Ellis To Be Taken Private In $437 Million Deal
Perry Ellis International agreed to go private in a deal valued at $437 million, four months after George Feldenkreis, the founder and former executive chairman, made a bid for the apparel company.
Lululemon Supports Increased Access To Yoga And Meditation Through Donations
Lululemon Athletica announced that, on June 21, the company will donate 100 percent of profits from the company’s in-store and online sales to benefit non-profit groups that increase access to yoga and meditation for communities that face barriers to well-being.
Canada Goose Ramps Up Growth Targets Following Blowout Year
Crushing the company’s first year public, Canada Goose Inc. lifted the company’s growth targets for the next three years ahead while spelling out the company’s big expansion opportunities in China and DTC.
Aisle Talk Week of June 11
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Eddie Bauer and PacSun combining under a new operating company.
Reports: Puma To Sign Marvin Bagley
Puma, marking the company’s return to performance basketball this year, has signed top NBA draft prospect Marvin Bagley III to a five-year endorsement deal.
Canada Goose’s Q4 Revenues More Than Double
Canada Goose Inc. reported net income of Canadian $6.6 million, or 7 cents a share, in the fourth quarter ended March 31, rebounding from a loss of C$23.3 million, or 23 cents, a year ago. Revenues catapulted 144 percent.
Canada Goose To Open Three New Stores In North America
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. announced the next phase of its global retail expansion, opening three stores this fall in Short Hills, NJ, Montréal, Quebec and Vancouver, British Columbia.
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