Amer Sports plans to appoint Sebastian Lund, formerly at Procter & Gamble, as its new chief human resources officer.
Category: Apparel
New HanesBrands CEO is a Shift, But No Shakeup Amid Slowing Sales
Investors weren’t particularly wooed, sending the stock down nearly 4 percent following the news.
Gander Mountain Hires Softlines Executive
Gander Mountain announced that Jeff Csuy will join the company this month as Senior Vice President of Softlines Merchandising and Product Development.
Franklin Sports Supports Urban Baseball and College Prep Program
Franklin Sports formed a new partnership with The BASE, a pioneering urban baseball and college prep program based in Roxbury, MA.
HanesBrands Promotes Gerald Evans Jr. to CEO
HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion, Gear for Sport and a number of intimate apparel brands, said that as part of leadership succession plan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard A. Noll will be narrowing his role.
Iconix Revises Outlook on Debt Deal
Iconix Brand Group Inc., the parent of Starter, Umbro and Danskin, slightly reduced its earnings guidance as it reached an deal to repurchase a portion of our outstanding convertible notes.
Report: Nike Signs Buddy Hield
Nike has signed Buddy Hield, expected to become a top-ten pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, to an endorsement, according to The Vertical.
Report: Adidas Signs Jaylen Brown
Adidas has reportedly signed Jaylen Brown, a projected 2016 lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Asics Adds Amateur Runners to Beat the Sun Challenge
Asics announced that amateur runners Sarah Brown (Ariz.), Benjamin Farrell (Md.), and Kelsey Landrum (Texas) have been selected to take part in the ‘Beat the Sun’ challenge.
Father’s Day Spending Expected to Reach Record
Consumers are expected to spend an average $125.92 for the holiday, up from last year’s $115.57, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey.
Who Runs The World? Women
The Running and Fitness Event for Women took camp in the Windy City on June 9-10, 2016 for a short-n-sweet show that reiterated the famous Beyoncé chant, “Who runs the world? Girls.”
Polartec CEO Defends Closing of Factory; Union Issues Plea to Patagonia
Saving companies and American manufacturing jobs, particularly in the textile industry, is not for the faint of heart.
UPS Report: Online Shoppers Embracing In-Store Pickup
Half of U.S. shoppers who buy online ship to a physical store, according to UPS’s fifth annual Pulse of the Online Shopper study.
Under Armour Steals Back Curry Shoe Designer From Nike
Under Armour’s former Senior Vice President of Creative Footwear and Accessories, Dave Dombrow, will return to the brand as Chief Design Officer, beginning Aug. 1, 2016, three months after previously deciding to go to Nike.
Prana Joins European Outdoor Group
Prana has joined the European Outdoor Group (EOG), which represents manufacturers and retailers of specialty outdoor products across the continent.
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