Smartwool announced senior leadership changes to sales and e-commerce divisions effective June 1, 2021.
Category: Apparel
Nike, H&M, Zara Among Foreign Brands China Accuses Of Selling Unsafe Children’s Products
The Chinese government accused H&M, Nike, Zara, and other brands, of importing unsafe or poor-quality children’s clothes and other goods. The warning comes as global brands have faced criticism in China over their decisions to boycott cotton from Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region based on “forced labor” lies.
Dunham’s Sports Plans To Open 11 New Stores In Back Half Of 2021
Dunham’s Sports recently announced plans to open 11 new stores in the back half of 2021, bringing the company’s total store count to over 250.
Tilly’s Q1 Profits Surpass Wall Street’s Expectations
Tilly’s Inc. reported its best first quarter of any quarter since becoming a public company in May 2012. Sales grew 111.1 percent in the quarter year-over-year and gained 21.9 percent on a two-year basis.
Zumiez Posts Record Fiscal 2021 First Quarter Results
Zumiez Inc. reported a profit in the first quarter that significantly exceeded Wall Street’s estimates as sales doubled.
Lululemon’s Q1 Results Handily Tops Wall Street Targets
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported sales catapulted 88 percent in the first quarter year over year while gaining 25 percent on a two-year basis. Earnings rose sharply against the pandemic-impacted year-ago quarter and were well above Wall Street estimates.
Duluth Holdings Sees 24 Percent Q1 Revenue Gain
Duluth Holdings, the parent of Duluth Trading, slightly increased its annual outlook after reporting a profit against a loss in the first quarter. Sales grew 21.4 percent year-over-year.
The Buckle Announces Planned Retirement Of SVP Of Men’s Merchandising
The Buckle Inc. announced that Robert M. Carlberg, senior vice president of men’s merchandising, would retire from his position with the company at the end of the current fiscal year.
Ironton High School Signs Partnership With Nike
Ironton High School in Pennsylvania established a new athletic partnership with Nike and BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands.
Authentic Brands Group Completes Acquisition Of Eddie Bauer
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), and SPARC Group (SPARC) completed the acquisition of Eddie Bauer.
Hibbett Announces Expansion Of Stock Repurchase Authorization
Hibbett Sports Inc. announced an expansion of its 2015 Stock Repurchase Program.
Puma To Sponsor Boston 10K For Women
Puma has signed on as the official footwear and apparel partner of the Boston 10K for Women, presented by REI.
PVH Corp. Announces Leadership Updates
PVH Corp. announced that Mike Shaffer, chief operating and financial officer, will be leaving in September to pursue other opportunities while Abel-Hodges will be stepping down in July as CEO of Calvin Klein.
Amazon’s Prime Day To Be Held June 21-22
Amazon said its Prime Day sales event will be held June 21 and 22.
Fanatics Partners To Launch NFT Platform
Fanatics chairman Michael Rubin, cryptocurrency investor Michael Novogratz and digital media entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk have partnered to create Candy Digital, a company that will specialize in virtual collectibles and other NFTs.
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