Dearfoams announced Jocelyn Thornton as its new brand president. The hiring comes as Dearfoams, best known for its slippers, is moving into multi-category segments including home, sleepwear and socks, and is expanding within the comfort shoe category.
Category: Apparel
Eliel and Co. Appoints Senior Executives
Eliel and Co., parent company of advanced technical apparel brands Eliel Cycling and endurance brand, Wattie Ink., has hired a third key executive to round out its senior leadership team.
RYU Apparel Sets Goal To Reach $50M In Annual Revenues In 2025
In a mid-year update to shareholders and investors, Rob Blair, COO, RYU Apparel Inc., said the company had set a $50 million net revenue target by 2025. The Vancouver-baed athletic apparel brand intends to reach an operating ratio of more than 35 percent and more than $15 million in EBITDA.
Authentic Brands Group Appoints President Of EMEA
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced that Henry Stupp, former CEO, Apex Global Brands, had joined the company as president of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Off-Price Concept To Open In Former Lord & Taylor Locations
Hilco Global announced that its Hilco Retail Solutions platform, in a joint venture with Gordon Brothers, has been working with HBC to launch Shopper’s Find, a new retailer that is opening in former Lord & Taylor locations.
May Retail Sales Continue At Near-Record Levels
Retail sales remained at elevated levels in May despite month-to-month fluctuations that masked near-record performance, the National Retail Federation said. Sporting goods stores were down 0.8 percent month-over-month seasonally adjusted but up 40.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year.
G-III Apparel’s COO To Transition To Senior Strategic Advisor
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. announced that, effective July 1, Wayne Miller would step down as chief operating officer and become a senior strategic advisor to the company.
Mall Owner, Washington Prime, Files For Bankruptcy
Washington Prime Group, a mall owner of more than 100 locations across the United States, filed for bankruptcy to support a debt restructuring.
Higg Updates Eco-Disclosure Product Module For Apparel And Footwear
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) along with its technology partner Higg, launched the first phase of a transparency program for publicly sharing data on a product’s environmental impact, starting with its materials content.
NRF Calls On White House To Address Port Congestion Challenges
The National Retail Federation delivered a letter to the White House asking to meet with President Biden and other top administration officials regarding the challenges retailers are facing from continued supply chain disruptions that are leading to congestion at U.S. ports.
PVH’s Debt Ratings Revised To Stable
S&P Global Ratings revised its debt outlook on PVH Corp. to stable from negative as stronger-than-expected consumer demand accelerated PVH’s recovery from the pandemic.
Legendary Headwear Appoints Head Of Green Grass Division
Legendary Headwear has hired John Bonds to accelerate its growth in the green grass market through the direction of sales efforts, rep development and product programs.
Happy Socks Appoints U.S. County Manager
Happy Socks hired Kelly Barton as USA country manager. Barton was previously director of marketing and merchandising for BabyBjörn leading its North American business.
Saks Appoints NBA All-Star To Board
Saks has appointed NBA All-Star, entrepreneur and investor, James Harden, as an independent member of its Board. Harden also made a minority investment in the retailer.
Report: Lululemon Sets Up Portland Footwear Office
Lululemon has leased a 28,000 square feet in office space in Portland, OR to support its planned footwear launch later this year, according to Portland Business Journal.
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