Flywheel Sports Inc., the indoor cycling studio, appointed Geralyn Coopersmith, most recently Nike’s global director of performance and fitness training, as chief content officer.
Category: Apparel
MC Sports Retains Firm To Sell Leases
A&G Realty Partners will handle the sale of 58 MC Sports leases in seven states across the Midwest following the retailer’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Adidas To Sign Ohio University
Adidas has reportedly reached an agreement to replace Russell Athletic as the uniform supplier for Ohio University.
U.S. Trustee Objects To Hiring Of Gander Mountain Liquidators
The U.S. Trustee in the Gander Mountain bankruptcy case is objecting to Hilco, LLC being retained as the liquidator for its initial closing of 32 stores because the same parent as Hilco, LLC may submit a stalking horse bid for the retailer’s remaining assets.
3N2 Sponsors National Youth Baseball Championships
3N2, an Orlando-based designer and manufacturer of high performance athletic footwear and apparel, has reached sponsorship agreement with the National Youth Baseball Championships (NYBC) and Florida Collegiate Summer League.
The North Face Appoints General Manager, Americas
During his six-plus years at The North Face EMEA, Arens built a successful track record leading The North Face EMEA business where he oversaw sales, marketing, merchandising, product development and direct-to-consumer.
Eddie Bauer Partners With Celebrity Stylist Ilaria Urbinati
Eddie Bauer has reunited with celebrity stylist Ilaria Urbinati to design a limited-edition women’s collection, launching in Fall 2017.
Target To Open Across From Macy’s Herald Square
Target is planing to open a 43,000-square-foot store on 34th Street, directly across from Macy’s famous flagship store.
Stage Stores May Bid For Gordmans
Stage Stores said on Monday in a filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Omaha that it might be interested in purchasing a “substantial number” of Gordmans’ 100 stores.
Fleet Feet’s Jeff Phillips Exits
Jeff Phillips has stepped down as president and CEO of Fleet Feet Sports. In a statement, Joey Pointer, CFO of Fleet Feet Sports, said he will be partnering with the Fleet Feet Sports board of directors “to lead the company through this change.”
VF Corp. Recognized For Ethics
VF Corp. has been recognized as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute.
L.L.Bean Weathers Boycott Threats
Apparently skirting any major impact from calls for a boycott over political contributions, L.L.Bean was able to deliver sales in 2016 that were flat against the prior year.
Paramount Apparel International Acquires Back 9
The manufacturer and distributor of headwear, apparel and accessories acquired Back 9 USA LLC, a golf lifestyle brand established in 1997.
Majestic Launches ‘My Team My Colors’ Campaign
The campaign shows players painting a canvas depicting their MLB city – with their team colors – using their tools of the trade.
Jeff Phillips Out At Fleet Feet Sports
Jeff Phillips has stepped down as president and CEO of Fleet Feet Sports. In a statement, Joey Pointer, CFO of Fleet Feet Sports, said he will be partnering with the Fleet Feet Sports board of directors “to lead the company through this change.”
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