Effective April 15, Dawn N. Fitzpatrick, Eugene D. Smith, and Robert J. Sweeney joined the company’s Board of Directors, which also includes Douglas E. Coltharp, Jerri L. DeVard, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Carolyn N. Everson, David W. Gibbs, Karen W. Katz, Eric T. Olson, Kevin A. Plank, and Patrick W. Whitesell.
Category: Apparel
BDA Appoints Senior Director of Sales
Nina Kersey, who reportedly brings a wealth of industry knowledge and extensive leadership experience at Fortune 500 companies, is expected play a key role in elevating the branded experience for BDA’s fitness client portfolio.
JP Sportswear Inks Joint Venture with Vietnam-Based Intermax Co.
JP Sportswear will be solely responsible for developing and supporting active and athleisure apparel brands and retailers throughout North America for the Intermax group of companies.
Under Armour Taps Cam Ward to Lead Strong NFL Draft Class for the Brand
Cam Ward, Luther Burden III, Nick Emmanwori, Matthew Golden, and Tyler Booker are the latest additions to the UA Football roster.
Callaway Reimagines Golf-Inspired Apparel with Legacy Collection
The collection “moves effortlessly from the fairway to everyday life,” with a multi-functional crossover appeal intended to work beyond the golf course.
Adidas x Edison Chen Continue Collaboration with Clot Silk Gazelle and Apparel Capsule
Merging Eastern and Western influences, Chen uses lavish fabrics throughout while introducing bold color accents. The Clot Silk Gazelle Footwear collection will be available worldwide on April 19. The Clot Silk Gazelle Apparel collection by Edison Chen will be on the Confirmed app beginning April 14.
Former Reebok Exec John Frascotti Elected Executive Chair of Newman’s Own BOD
Frascotti led multiple high-growth business units at Reebok International, Ltd. including the company’s sports footwear and apparel division, acquisitions, global sports marketing, and licensing.
TSG Consumer Appoints Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer
TSG’s representative past and current partner companies in the active lifestyle market include Backcountry, Canyon Bicycles, Nuun, Planet Fitness, Revolve and CorePower Fitness.
Good Design: Jordan Brand Air Rev Fuels Innovation in Golf Footwear
The Jordan Brand Air Rev leverages Flight Lock technology to create a customizable containment system for golfers of all abilities. The shoe will launch on May 14. A new Jordan Brand Golf apparel line will launch this summer.
Kuiu Taps Noble Biomaterials for Newest Antimicrobial Technology in Hunting Apparel
Kuiu’s new Velocity tee is the first product available that uses Noble’s latest citric acid-based antimicrobial solution and is said to be the beginning of many new fabric developments planned between Kuiu and Noble.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Sees March Y/Y Retail Sales Growth Accelerate
Growth in the Clothing, Footwear and Accessories Stores sector softened from the January and February trends, while the industry that includes Sporting Goods stores accelerated versus January and February periods, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor for March.
What Went into Nike’s Signature Logo for A’ja Wilson?
Nike footwear and apparel designer Josanna Torrocha has “created a gleaming emblem” for A’ja Wilson, the U.S. professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces and Nike-sponsored athlete, that is “distinct and captivating” and that “pulses with her energy.”
New Era Cap and Adidas Partner for On-Field Caps for Three NCAA Baseball Teams
The new partnership to provide official on-field caps for three of the top college baseball teams in the U.S., the Texas A&M Aggies, Arizona State Sun Devils and the University of Miami Hurricanes.
Rip Curl Opens Third Retail Store in Spain’s Basque Country Region
The new Bilboa store is the brand’s third in Spain, joining stores in Tarifa and Barcelona. Rip Curl also has an outlet store open to consumers in Viladecans. The store will be primarily focused on apparel.
EXEC: Intersport International Will See Prodigal Son Tom Foley Return as CEO in July 2025
Tom Foley most recently served as CEO at Go Sport where led a chain of stores and a network of international franchises. Foley’s background also includes a stint as general manager for Intersport UK and Ireland, a role he served in for six years until 2017.
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