Located in the downtown core of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the renovated store showcases the brand’s latest collections, including its core classics and new sports capsules.
Category: Apparel

EXEC: Rip Curl and Oboz Parent KMD Posts Positive Fiscal H1 on Strong Online Sales
The parent of the Rip Curl, Oboz and Kathmandu brands said Group online sales performance has been a highlight, with all three brands achieving double-digit sales growth y/y. Online reportedly remains a key growth priority for the Group.

Salomon Appoints Nike Vet as Global Brand Creative Director
As Global Creative Director at Salomon, At the core of all Align product is its insole technologyacross all consumer touchpoints, platforms, channels, and regions.

Summit Golf Brands Honors Salesperson of the Year
Paige Golibart operates out of The Bungalow, SGB’s showroom in Jupiter, FL. She represents three of the company’s apparel brands on Florida’s East Coast — B. Draddy, Zero Restriction and Fairway & Greene.

U.S. Consumer Confidence Down Again in March as Forward Outlook Crashes
The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions, decreased 3.6 points to 134.5, a solid score, but the Expectations Index, measuring a six-month outlook, fell to 65.2, the lowest level in 12 years.

Adidas SPZL Drops Spring/Summer 2025 Collection
For SS25, Adidas and Gary Aspden present an ode to the three stripes: past, present and future. The collection arrives at retail in limited quantities on March 27

EXEC: EY M&A Outlook Signals Cautious U.S. Deal Market
EY expects U.S. deal volume will rise 10 percent in 2025, building on a robust 13 percent advance in 2024, driven by sustained economic activity, decreasing interest rates, pent-up demand & reduced valuation gaps.

The Buckle Appoints VP of Information Security
The company promoted Justin Ellison to VP of Information Security, effective February 28, 2025. Ellison has been employed by The Buckle since December 2005 and has recently served as the senior director of Information Security.

EXEC: Sports Direct to Expand South Asia Presence with Map Active
This latest strategic partnership between Sports Direct parent Frasers Group and MAP Active will expand the sporting goods retailer further into Indonesia, with entry into India, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Macy’s Names Senior VP & General Merchandising Manager, Men’s and Kids’
Daniel Leppo most recently served as Bloomingdale’s senior vice president and general merchandising manager, overseeing Cosmetics, Menswear, Children’s, and Home. Leppo started his career at Bloomingdale’s as an intern and was part of the executive training program.

EXEC: Spartoo Improves 2024 Cash Flows Through Improved Inventory Management
Spartoo is signaling that it will continue offering a wide range of footwear, ready-to-wear, bags, and accessories throughout 2024, even as it manages its online inventory more tightly.

Russell Athletic and For Bare Feet Ink Licensing Deal for Socks
Drawing inspiration from Russell Athletic’s legacy on-field since 1902, the collection will feature performance and lifestyle socks incorporating Russell’s Dri-Power moisture-wicking technology.

L.L.Bean is Heading to Florida!
The 17,000-square-foot store will be located at the University Town Center in Sarasota near UTC’s Target, Best Buy and Old Navy. The new Bean location was previously a Bed Bath & Beyond.

Ambercycle and Huilong Ink Partnership to Scale Circular Textile Materials
The two companies believe they are advancing both the commercialization and broader adoption of sustainable materials through this partnership, ensuring that the shift toward a circular economy in fashion becomes a reality.

EXEC: Fila Sets U.S. Re-Org and Inventory Sell-Off; Market Re-Entry TBD
The company has essentially shuttered the U.S. business and expects full clearance by strategically selling off Fila USA inventory by the end of 2025, and determine if best avenue for re-entry in the market is direct operations, licensing or a distribution model.