VF Corporation raised its guidance for the year after reporting earnings in its third quarter ended December 29 came in well above Wall Street’s consensus estimates. Sales grew 8 percent led by a 25 percent hike in Vans and a 14 percent gain at The North Face.
Read MoreSkechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA, Inc., returns to Houston, Texas on January 20, 2019, for its sixth year as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
Read MorePlug and Play announced today its strategic partnership with PVH Corp., one of the world’s largest apparel companies and owner of iconic brands, including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, Speedo, Warner’s and Izod. The partnership will help PVH continue to drive ongoing strategic growth initiatives related to supply chain, technology, digital capabilities and consumer-centricity.
Read MoreActivewear brand Vuori Clothing on Thursday announced the appointment of Sarah Carlson as its vice president of women’s product design. The role, created for Carlson, is effective immediately and puts her in charge for all design aspects of Vuori’s growing women’s category.
Read MoreThe Under Armour Association (UAA) announced three newly formed grassroots platforms with UAA-Girls, UA Rise and UA Future, encompassing the entire spectrum of grassroots basketball from 17U to 10U for girls.
Read MoreRunning Awards & Apparel has merged with with Racetrackers Enterprises, Inc. formerly of Spencer, IN. The two companies have supplied running events such as 5Ks, 10Ks and marathons among other races, across the U.S. with custom race apparel, race medals, technical running shirts, and more for over 35 years.
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Shopko, the operator of general merchandise stores based in Green Bay, WI, filed for Chapter 11 in the District of Nebraska. The company is pursuing restructuring as a result of “excess debt and ongoing competitive pressures.”
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Puma has appointed Arne Freundt as regional general manager Europe and EEMEA with immediate effect. In this position, Freundt had been Puma’s global director retail & e-commerce.
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