Columbia Sportswear Co. appointed Emily Rompala to a new position of senior vice president, omni-planning & fulfillment operations.
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Simone Bile Leaving Nike For Athleta
With a combined total of 30 Olympic and World Championship medals, Biles is the most decorated American gymnast and the world’s third most decorated gymnast, behind Belarus’ Vitaly Scherbo (33 medals) and Russia’s Larisa Latynina (32 medals).
Patagonia’s Workwear Flagship In Seattle Closes
Patagonia Ballard in Seattle has closed. The location opened in 2017 as the brand’s Patagonia Workwear and Patagonia Provision’s flagship location.
Vans Commits To Make Core Materials 100 Percent Regenerative, Responsibly Sourced, Renewable Or Recycled By 2030
Vans announced its global commitments to environmental sustainability and responsibility by 2030. The company plans to create circular products and systems that use regenerative and recycled materials to reduce waste and keep products in use and out of landfills.
The North Face Announces Environmental Commitments
In honor of Earth Day, The North Face is introducing a new sustainability-focused “vision” it calls “Exploration Without Compromise,” which outlines a series of actionable commitments the company will implement over the next few years. The North Face plans to use a seal to identify its sustainable products which it defines as having been made with “75 percent or greater recycled, organic, regenerative and/or responsibly-sourced renewable materials by weight” on its website and in its stores.
VF Corp Appoints CFO
VF Corp. announced that it has appointed Matt Puckett to the position of executive vice president and chief financial officer. He was formerly VF’s VP, global financial planning & analysis.
Mytheresa Appoints President, North America
Munich-based online luxury-fashion retailer Mytheresa appointed Heather Kaminetsky as its president of North America, effective June 1.
Helly Hansen CEO Paul Stoneham To Step Down
Paul Stoneham is to step down as CEO of Helly Hansen after six years at the helm of the technical outdoor brand. He will remain in his role until a new CEO is appointed and a handover period has occurred.
Nike To Open Warehouse In Pennsylvania
Nike has signed a lease for the 1,041,600-square-foot building at 3633 Commerce Center Blvd. in the Majestic Bethlehem Center. The facility is expected to support e-commerce fulfillment on the East Coast, with the company drawn to Lehigh Valley’s proximity to New York City.
Li-Ning Sees Sales Surge In Q1
Li Ning Company Ltd. reported retail sell-through of Li Ning POS increased in the high-eighties in the first quarter ended March 31.
361 Degrees Sees Robust Q1 Revenue Growth
361 Degrees International Ltd. reported retail sales of 361° core branded products for the first quarter of 2021 increased by high-teens when compared to that for the same period of 2020.
Cuore of Switzerland To Sponsor USA Cycling
Cuore of Switzerland Inc. has signed a five-year agreement to become the Official Performance Cycling Apparel of USA Cycling. Cuore will outfit USA Cycling athletes at all competitions for cyclocross, mountain bike, road, and track.
Zalando Expects First Quarter Results Above Market Expectations
Zalando SE expects first quarter results above market expectations as a result of a stronger-than-expected start to the spring-summer season as well as a lower-than-expected return rate. Revenues are seen jumping in the range of 46 to 48 percent.
3N2 Partners With Ripken Baseball
3N2 entered into a multi-year partnership to become the official apparel and uniform provider to Ripken Baseball and The Ripken Experience.
Lululemon Testing Resale Program
Lululemon announced its pilot of Like New, the brand’s first recommerce program. The trade-in program launches in California and Texas in May, then expands into a resale program in the same markets in June.
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