L.L. Bean Chairman Joins UNH Foundation

Shawn Gorman ’89 — who is only the third chairman in L.L. Bean’s century-plus history — is now the newest member of the UNH (University of New Hampshire) Foundation’s board of directors.

Macy’s Executive Chairman Terry Lundgren To Retire

Macy’s Inc. announced that Executive Chairman Terry Lundgren will retire from the board of directors effective Jan. 31, 2018. The board has appointed Jeff Gennette, who has been CEO since March 2017, to the additional role of Chairman effective Jan. 31, 2018.

VF Corp. Announces New Sustainability & Responsibility Strategy

VF Corp. announced its new global sustainability and responsibility strategy, Made for Change. Made for Change outlines VF’s aspirations for advancing environmental and social improvements across its business, portfolio of brands, global supply chain and communities worldwide.

Iconix To Absorb Impairment Charge

Iconix Brand Group Inc. reported preliminary financial results for the third quarter and also said will recognize a non-cash intangible asset impairment charge of approximately $500 million to $750 million primarily related to the women’s segment.

Nautica Renews Golf Sponsorships

The Nautica brand announced that it will be extending its marketing partnership with PGA Tour player Cameron Tringale for an additional year. Nautica is introducing 24-year-old PGA Tour player Michael Kim as a golf brand ambassador.

Lululemon Rebuts Athleisure Critics In Q3

Lululemon’s better-than-expected third quarter benefited from a 25 percent hike in e-commerce sales, growing momentum internationally, and growth of more than 20 percent in women’s pants, jackets and outerwear, and men’s.