A coalition of champion athletes and women’s rights activists arrive on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to celebrate the 32nd annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), a national observance celebrating the extraordinary achievements of girls and women in sports.
Category: Apparel
Fjallraven Appoints Director Of Marketing
Fjällräven, the Swedish heritage outdoor brand, appointed Nancy Blanchard as director of marketing.
Hayter Communications Makes Hires
Hayter Communications, a Williams-Helde company, has expanded its service offerings with the addition of two new hires in its Seattle office. Andy Cochrane joins as content strategy director for the agency’s burgeoning video, photo and storytelling client base; and Matt Glass is leading a new Overlanding/Powersports division.
University Of Central Arkansas Partners With Nike And BSN Sports
The agreement, which will commence on June 1, 2018 is part of BSN Sports Collegiate Select program, which aims to make BSN Sports a one-stop provider for all collegiate athletic, intramural, club and staff apparel and equipment to all D1, D2, D3 and NAIA schools.
Businesses Unite To Defend West Coast Against Offshore Drilling
One month after the Trump administration released a proposal to open 90 percent of U.S. waters to oil and gas drilling, over 1000 West Coast companies from a range of industries are launching the Business Alliance for Protecting the Pacific Coast (BAPPC).
Pritamo Ahrendt Appointed As WSL Head Judge
The World Surf League (WSL) announced the appointment of Pritamo Ahrendt as WSL head judge. Ahrendt will take over the position previously held by Rich Porta, who will transition into a new role for the League.
Peak Unveils National Uniforms For PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics
On January 31, Chinese sportswear brand PEAK held a collection release conference which unveiled the uniforms of six national teams that will participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics. These nations include Brazil, Slovenia, New Zealand, Iceland, Ukraine and Romania.
CNBC: Lululemon CEO Resignation Tied To Relationship With Female Designer
According to a report from CNBC, the resignation of Laurent Potdevin as CEO of Lululemon was partly due to an inappropriate relationship with a female designer at the company.
Perry Ellis’ Founder Makes Bid For Company
The founder of Perry Ellis International, George Feldenkreis, is seeking to acquire the apparel company for $430 million with a plan to take the company private.
Wall Street Shrugs Off Lululemon CEO’s Abrupt Exit
Lululemon’s shares rose slightly on Tuesday despite the abrupt resignation of its CEO, Laurent Potdevin, due to an unidentified misconduct. Analysts generally felt the company remained in good hands, led by Glenn Murphy, the former head of Gap Inc.; and some had issues with the way Potdevin steered the company.
Adidas Partners With Zound Industries
The partnership, stretching until 2024, will see the first headphone products hit the market in 2019.
Patagonia Gives Customers A Way To Fight For The Planet
On February 7, 2018, Patagonia will launch a new digital platform connecting customers with local grassroots organizations working to save the planet. The goal of this new platform, called Patagonia Action Works, is to help Patagonia customers learn more about local environmental issues and how to get involved with events, petitions, fundraising and volunteering time and skills.
Boardriders Announces Leadership Appointments
In the wake of the loss of CEO Pierre Agnes this past week, Boardriders, Inc. announced a number of leadership appointments. Dave Tanner, current chief turnaround officer, will assume the role and responsibilities of chief executive officer.
The Buckle Announces Leadership Appointments
The Buckle Inc. elected Kari Smith, its executive vice president of stores, to its board and promoted Thomas Heacock and Robert Harbols.
Gander Outdoors Opens Stores In Kentucky And Indiana
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, opened stores in Paducah, KY and Indianapolis, IN.
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