Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported sales from apparel and footwear businesses – including Fruit of the Loom, Garan, H.H. Brown Shoe Group and Brooks Sports – increased 1.2 percent in 2017 compared to 2016, to $4.2 billion.
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Eagle Creek Promotes Dan Funk To Retail Merchandising Manager
Eagle Creek is proud to announce they have promoted Dan Funk to Retail Merchandising Manager.
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Nike Oslo … Custom Typeface Oh Yeah
Nike commissioned local graphic designer Hans Christian Øren and Founder of Oh Yeah Studio to create a custom typeface for the brand’s Oslo store.
Skechers To Launch Garfield Collection
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Red Wing Shoes Uveils Wall of Honor For Skilled Laborers
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Clarus Promotes John Walbrecht To President
Clarus Corp., the parent of lack Diamond, Sierra and PIEPS, promoted John Walbrecht to president. Walbrecht has been with Clarus for nearly 18 months, serving as president of the company’s Outdoor Group.
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White House Backs Off On Raising Age For Buying Guns
The Trump administration on Sunday night proposed providing some school personnel with “rigorous” firearms training while intending to establish a federal commission to examine other proposals, such as raising the age to purchase some weapons.
Yue Yuen’s Revenues Climb 18 Percent in February
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Art Gun Acquires DTG2Go Business
Delta Apparel Inc. announced that Art Gun, LLC, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has acquired substantially all of the assets of TeeShirt Ink Inc. d/b/a DTG2Go, a premium provider of digital, direct-to-garment printed products.
Nordstrom Announces Investments In Digital Technology
Nordstrom closed deals to acquire two retail technology companies: BevyUp, the innovators behind a digital selling tool, and MessageYes, a platform rooted in conversational commerce.
Fisher + Baker Bolsters National Retail Strategy With New Hire
Fisher + Baker, a boutique menswear brand, has hired Jessica Rush as senior account executive.
Gander Outdoors Prepares For Grand Opening In Fort Wayne, IN
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is open in Fort Wayne, IN.
Retail Jobs Increased By Over 46,000 in February
Retail industry employment increased by 46,400 jobs in February over January, the National Retail Federation said. The number excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. Overall, the economy added 313,000 jobs, the Labor Department said.
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