Retail sales continued to grow in November, putting the 2021 holiday season on the home stretch for record spending despite inflation, supply chain disruptions and COVID-19, the National Retail Federation said.
Category: Apparel
Reebok Secures India Licensee
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) has signed a long-term licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) to distribute and sell Reebok products in India and other ASEAN (Southeast Asian) countries.
Dick’s SG To Close Store In Williamsburg, VA
Dick’s Sporting Goods is closing its store at the Marquis Shopping Center in Williamsburg, VA on January 2, according to a report from wydaily.com.
LIV Golf Investments Adds SVP, Global Head Of Partnerships And Head Of Strategy
LIV Golf Investments, led by retired professional golfer Greg Norman, announced that it has appointed Monica Fee and Lily Kenny as senior vice president, global head of partnerships and head of strategy, respectively.
Signa Sports United Goes Public On New York Stock Exchange
Signa Sports United (SSU), the Berlin-based sports e-commerce and technology platform, completed its previously announced business combination with Yucaipa Acquisition Corporation. The combined company will operate as Signa Sports United and its common stock will begin trading under the symbol “SSU” on the NYSE.
Nike Signs First NIL Student-Athlete Deal
Nike has made its first name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with a college athlete, signing UCLA women’s soccer player Reilyn Turner.
Nike Puts Global Media Account Under Review
Nike is reportedly conducting a full review of its media accounts, according to Advertising Age. The company has not run a global media review of this scale in more than a decade.
USA Cycling Announces New Chief Marketing Officer
USA Cycling announced that Erika Lehman will take on the chief marketing officer role in the Colorado Springs office. She comes off a growth-focused leadership role at US Figure Skating.
Strava Appoints Board Member
Strava announced the board appointment of Gustav Gyllenhammar, Spotify’s vice president, markets and subscriber growth.
Callaway Golf Announces New $50 Million Stock Repurchase Program
Callaway Golf announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $50 million of its common stock in the open market or in private transactions.
Prince Secures New Footwear Partner
Prince, the racquet sports and lifestyle brand owned by Authentic Brands Group (ABG), has partnered with Pajar Canada, to launch lifestyle footwear.
Former New Balance CEO To Lead Purple Innovation
Rob DeMartini, the former president and CEO of New Balance, has been appointed acting CEO of Purple Innovation, the digital-native mattress upstart.
Foot Locker Adds Cozi Women’s Apparel Label
Foot Locker launched its first private label womenswear brand, Cozi, just two months after the debut of its proprietary LCKR fleece and casual label.
New Era Sets Debt Reorganization
New Era Cap, LLC has proposed a $300 million senior secured first-lien term loan due 2028 to support a recapitalization.
JCPenney To Offer Forever 21
JCPenney announced Forever 21 as the latest addition to its portfolio of fashion brands available in 100 JCPenney stores nationwide and online at jcpenney.com.
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