The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended December 1, 2018 decreased 0.6 percent
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VF Corp. Announces Name For Jeanswear Spinoff
VF Corporation announced that Kontoor Brands, Inc. will be the name of the independent, publicly traded company that will result from its previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization.
Global Golf Innovation Competition Announced For 2019 PGA Merchandise Show
The inaugural Global Golf Innovation Competition, a new “Shark Tank”-style of competition for golf startups, was announced Wednesday for the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show, in Orlando, FL.
VF Corp To Open London Office
VF Corporation will open a new office in the heart of London’s Soho next Spring to help fuel growth in the U.K. market.
Moody’s Assigns Debt Ratings To Callaway Golf’s Term Loan
Moody’s assigned a Ba3 rating to a proposed $480 million senior secured term loan will be used to fund the acquisition of Jack Wolfskin.
Mountain Khakis Promotes Victoria Payne To CFO
Mountain Khaki announced the recent promotion of Victoria Payne to CFO and vice president. Payne will lead all Mountain Khakis’ finance and operations activities.
Dolfin Swimwear Signs World Championship Medalist Zane Grothe
Dolfin Swimwear announced the signing of U.S. National Team member, World Championship medalist, and 2020 Olympic prospect Zane Grothe as an endorser.
Outdoor Retailer Shifts To Three-Day Shows For 2019
Outdoor Retailer on Wednesday announced that all three shows in 2019 will now span three days. Dates for Summer Market in June and Winter Market in November will be adjusted down from four days, while January’s Snow Show remains three days as scheduled. All three shows will be held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
Marquee Brands Acquires Dakine
Marquee Brands LLC announced that it has acquired the Dakine brand and all related intellectual property. In conjunction with the acquisition, Marquee Brands has entered into a long-term license agreement with JR286, which has acquired the operating assets of Dakine and will become Marquee Brands’ long-term operating partner for the brand.
Dick’s Saw 62 Employees Quit Over Gun Policy Change
Sixty-two employees quit in protest over Dick’s Sporting Goods’ change in its gun policies earlier this year, Ed Stack, the retailer’s chairman and CEO, said at a Wall Street Journal conference Tuesday. The exits were fewer than anticipated.
Johnson Outdoors Names William D. Perez To Board
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced the appointment of William D. Perez as an independent director effective December 4, 2018.
ISA TanTec Progresses With The Expansion Of Existing Saigon Facility
Following the recent opening of its Saigon Showroom, ISA TanTec, an international eco-friendly leather manufacturer, reports on the progress of the further expansion of its existing tannery Saigon TanTec in Binh Duong province in order to meet the growing demand for its eco-friendly LITE leather.
Newell Brands Announces Tender Offers For $1.5 Billion Of Outstanding Debt
Newell Brands Inc. commenced debt tender offers to purchase for cash of $1.5 billion in debt. The company expects to fund the tender offers with the proceeds from divestitures under the company’s Accelerated Transformation Plan (including the divestitures of the Pure Fishing and Jostens businesses, if consummated), together with available cash on hand.
Roka Presents Strava Cycling Challenge
Roka Sports Inc., best known for its performance eyewear, announce its first Strava Challenge, the Roka Dirty 30.
Nike Names Heidi O’Neill To Expanded Role As President of Nike Direct
Nike Inc. on Tuesday announced that Heidi O’Neill, president, Nike Direct, will expand her current role as leader of Nike physical retail stores and Nike.com to now include all Nike digital products, services and member experiences, effective immediately. O’Neill will report to Elliott Hill, president, Consumer and Marketplace.
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