The company launched Fjällräven Pre-Loved, a peer-to-peer resale marketplace where customers across the U.S. can buy and sell second hand Fjällräven apparel, bags and gear.
Category: Apparel
Report: Premium Fitness Flourishing at Life Time and Orangetheory
Placer.ai said in a recent blog post on the growth trends at premium fitness brands like Life time and Orangetheory. The company said it dove into the data for the two premium fitness chains to better understand what’s driving their recent success.
Cutters Sports Signs NFL Wide Receiver Marvin Harrison, Jr.
Harrison, Jr. represents Cutters as a global football brand ambassador, wearing the brand’s receiver gloves with C-Tack grip during gameplaym including the performance Rev Pro and the padded Gamer.
Cultural Shift: Lululemon’s Global Wellness Report Finds Wellbeing Burnout
Lululemon’s fourth annual 2024 Global Wellbeing Report underscores a move towards a more personalized approach to well-being amid a fast-paced digital lifestyle. For market stakeholders, understanding the nuanced needs of consumers is key for success in this evolving landscape.
Perfect Moment to Open SoHo Store in October
The London-based company said the new storefront will be situated at the corner of one of SoHo’s picturesque cobblestone blocks at 42 Crosby Street. Planning is underway for the store’s opening in October.
EXEC: Analysts See Nike’s CEO Change Giving the Brand Room to Maneuver
Not since ET, the Extraterrestrial has the resurgence of someone named Elliott created the amount of excitement Nike, inc. generated on Thursday when the company named former Nike exec Elliott Hill as the next president and CEO of the largest sporting goods company in the world
Macy’s to Hire Over 31,500 Seasonal Workers for the Holiday Shopping Season
The retailer will hold four nationwide in-person hiring events at Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Bluemercury stores and distribution centers.
Target Names Chief Financial Officer
During his career, Jim Lee has led global teams in various business development and finance functions across North America, Europe and Asia, including as CFO for several of PepsiCo’s international regions.
EXEC: Nike Putting the Band Back Together as Elliott Hill Named CEO, Effective Oct. 14
The Nike, Inc. Board and current CEO John Donahoe have decided he will retire from his role as president and CEO and from the Nike, Inc. Board of Directors effective October 13.
EXEC: OR Throws in the Towel on November Event, Will Focus on June 2025
Most in the outdoor industry expected the news from OR’s parent company today that it canceled the November show and the venerable and iconic Outdoor Retailer Winter Market is no more.
EXEC: The 2024 Holiday Retail Calendar Adds Twists, Turns and Speed, According to BCG
In 2023, consumers completed over 50 percent of their Holiday shopping before Thanksgiving. However, the peak Holiday period (after Cyber Monday through Christmas Eve) was still the busiest, with 36 percent of shopping. This year that period will only have 27 days.
Macy’s Names Senior VP, Creative and Production
Jason Holzman brings a wealth of experience to his new role at Macy’s. Before his nearly seventeen-year tenure at NBCUniversal, Holzman served as creative director at Euro RSCG. He also held creative roles at BBDO and Ammirati & Puris and, recently, co-authored a graphic novel to be published by the publishing house, Humanoids.
New Backcountry Owner Taps Schottenstein Affiliates for $112M Financing Support
Schottenstein affiliates Second Avenue Capital Partners, SB360 Capital Partners and Ares Commercial Finance have closed on a $112 million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan for Backcountry.
Delta Apparel Retains Schottenstein Affiliate for GOB and Liquidations Sales
The liquidation sale will reportedly include the company’s remaining inventory across all categories, including lifestyle apparel, activewear, and accessories.
Chubbies Launches Licensed NFL Apparel with George Kittle as Creative Director
Chubbies will introduce select officially licensed NFL team apparel this fall, with plans to expand the line in Spring 2025 to include all NFL teams. The company appointed George Kittle, the San Francisco 49ers’ NFL tight end, as the brand’s creative director of Football.