Beyond Pulse announced forming an Advisory Board of sports industry professionals who will provide strategic direction for its business, including growth in the sports wearable technology industry and refining its digital and content executions.
Category: Apparel
Workwear Outfitters Begins New Era As Stand-Alone Company
Workwear Outfitters, formerly VF Workwear, completed its sale to Redwood Capital Investments, LLC. “We are excited to begin this new chapter as the leader in workwear apparel and footwear. We’ve built a portfolio of strong brands that have excelled for more than 100 years, but we believe that the best is still ahead of us,” […]
Adidas Sues Thom Browne For Copyright Infringement
Adidas filed a lawsuit against fashion designer Thom Browne for copyright infringement over its use of stripes, according to The Fashion Law.
Patagonia Recalls UPF Apparel
Patagonia issued a voluntary recall of products in two of its sun protection lines—Capilene Cool Daily and Tropic Comfort. The products do not meet the 50+ UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) rating.
Under Armour Partners With Southeastern Athletics
Southeastern Louisiana University has entered into a five-year partnership with Under Armour through BSN Sports to be the official apparel provider of SLU Athletics.
Report: Final Bidders Arrive For Reebok
Wolverine Worldwide Inc., Advent International, CVC Capital Partners, Sycamore Partners and Cerberus Capital Management are on the list of companies that have been asked to submit final bids in August to acquire Reebok, according to a report from Reuters.
Gap To Close All Stores In UK And Ireland
Gap Inc. said it plans to close all 81 of its Gap Specialty and Gap Outlet stores in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland as part of a strategic review of the company-operated business in Europe.
Neiman Marcus To Go Fur-Free By 2023
Neiman Marcus Group has committed to the elimination of products containing animal fur from its assortment by early 2023.
NCAA Allows Athletes To Profit From Name, Image And Likeness
Breaking with a long-held stance on athlete compensation, the NCAA Division I schools top rules-making group Wednesday approved policy changes that would enhance athletes’ ability to make money from their name, image and likeness, beginning July 1, 2021.
Gymshark Founder Reclaims CEO Role To Oversee U.S. Expansion
Ben Francis, founder, Gymshark, is reclaiming his role as the chief executive in August as the company expands into the U.S. and Asia. The move comes four years after he stepped back from leading the brand.
JD Sports To Split Chairman And CEO Roles
JD Sports Fashion said it will split Peter Cowgill’s role as executive chairman and recruit a chief executive over the next year.
Hybrid Apparel Acquires Air Waves
Hybrid Apparel completed its acquisition of Air Waves, a print-on-demand (POD) provider serving e-commerce and wholesale customers.
Adidas Launches Share Buyback Program
Adidas said its Executive Board has decided to launch a share buyback program in the second half of 2021 amid confidence the company’s latest strategy, ‘Own the Game,’ would generate “substantial” cumulative free cash flow over the next five years.
Canadian Apparel Brand Duer Opens Store In Los Angeles
Canadian performance denim company Duer announced plans to open a second U.S. retail location, located in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles.
Hoka Strengthens Product Team With Senior Director Hires
Hoka One One hired industry veteran Evie Moe as its first senior director of apparel, where she will oversee product and design. Matt Rask has been hired as the senior director of footwear design.
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