EXEC: Active Lifestyle Vendors Weather Challenging Second Quarter

Columbia Sportswear, Wolverine Worldwide, VF Corp. and Hanesbrands were among vendors in the active lifestyle space downwardly adjusting their guidance for the year in reporting Q2 results in the face of an increasingly promotional marketplace. However, more vendors than not were able to surprise on the upside.

Happy Socks Names New CEO

Happy Socks hired Alexander Meyer as chief executive officer. Most recently, he was chief customer officer at The Bay, the Canadian department store chain.

Tractor Supply Launches Open Buying Days

Tractor Supply said the Open Buying Days are open to individuals and businesses nationwide. The event seeks to uncover unique products that align with Tractor Supply’s purpose – to help customers as they live Life Out Here.