Amazon and Forever 21 Inc. are both exploring bids for American Apparel LLC, according to a report from Reuters. Bids are due Friday.
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Dynafit Appoints New Sales Reps
The athletic mountain brand hired representation for the Pacific Northwest, New England and Mid-Atlantic territories.
Roka Seals USA Triathlon Deal Through 2020
This agreement, extending through 2020, makes Roka’s patented technologies available to the entire USA Triathlon community.
The Buckle’s Comps Tumble In December
The Buckle Inc. stated that comparable-store sales decreased 15.5 percent in December.
Duckworth Names Amy Williams Product Design Director
The Montana-based wool apparel company engaged the San Francisco-based designer to create new apparel styles that showcase its fabrics.
OIA Director Issues Letter On Shifting Trade-Show Schedule
Amy Roberts tells members that Outdoor Retailer’s shift to schedule its Winter Market and Summer Market shows two months earlier, starting in 2018, will change the purpose of the shows for the better.
Amer Sports Names O’Connell To Lead Strategic Accounts Sales
Mike O’Connell will be responsible for leading sales efforts in the e-tail, sporting goods retail and mass merchant trade channels for Amer’s portfolio of brands.
Active Lifestyle Retail Stocks Outpaced Vendors In 2016
The rash of active lifestyle retail bankruptcies in 2016 cast a pall over the industry on Wall Street in 2016, but also clearly helped those left standing in retail. Active lifestyle vendors, on the other hand, had a rougher go of it.
Newell Brands Promotes New Head For Marmot, ExOfficio
Joe Flannery, who started with Marmot in January 2016, also brings experience from The North Face and Adidas.
An Event Guide To Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017
A schedule of must-attend events at 2017 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Yes, happy hours count.
New Balance Launches Its First Wearable Device For Runners
New Balance unveiled its inaugural smart wearable at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Sears To Close 150 Stores
Sears Holdings said it plans to close 118 Kmart locations and 32 Sears stores.
Nike Secures 687 Patents
Nike’s 2016 patents include 262 related to footwear, 96 related to data and 73 related to manufacturing.
Report: Amazon Developing Fitness Apparel Line
Amazon posted three job listings in late December for brand managers and senior brand managers working on “Amazon Active Apparel.”
Kohl’s Lowers Fourth-Quarter Guidance
Kohl’s Corporation reduced its guidance due to soft holiday sales. Comparable sales decreased 2.1 percent in the fiscal months of November and December 2016 combined.
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