Urban Outfitters Inc. announced a number of promotions within the organization to meet future growth and strategic initiatives.
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Outdoor Research Adds Midwest Outdoor Sales Agency
Outdoor Research added Midwest Outdoor Sales to represent the brand in the Midwest territory — Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska.
Quiksilver Owner Sued Over Rescue Deal
Investors filed a lawsuit against Boardriders Inc., the parent of Quiksilver and Billabong, over a $431 million rescue financing package they said elevated the interests of a select group of lenders and private-equity backer Oaktree Capital Management LP.
Outdoor + Snow Show Shifts To Virtual Event
Outdoor Retailer announced the upcoming launch of Outdoor Retailer Winter Online, which will replace the Outdoor + Snow Show in-person show, originally scheduled for January 27-29, 2021, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
USTA Appoints Industry Exec To Lead Engagement & Services
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced the appointment of Mickey Maule as the Association’s managing director of engagement & services. Maule most recently worked at Wilson Sporting Goods as commercial director, North America, racquet sports.
Macy’s Appoints CFO
Macy’s, Inc. announced that Adrian V. Mitchell has been appointed CFO effective November 2, 2020 replacing interim CFO Felicia Williams who is leaving to join CEO Action for Racial Equity as a Macy’s, Inc. Fellow.
VF Appoints New President, The North Face
VF Corp. appointed Steve Murray, global brand president, The North Face. Previously VF’s president of the Americas Region, Murray replaces Arne Arens, who has stepped down to pursue other opportunities outside of VF.
Academy Sports To Sponsor SIAC and SWAC
Academy Sports + Outdoors has signed on as the Official Sporting Goods and Outdoor Retailer of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (the SIAC).
JackRabbit Parent Completes Acquisition Of Shoes.com
CriticalPoint Capital, the Los Angeles-based private investment firm and owner of JackRabbit and Olympia Sports, has completed the acquisition of Shoes.com from Walmart, Inc.
Pentland Brand Appoints Global Brand Director For Canterbury And Mitre
Pentland Brands Limited has announced the appointment of Jodie Soussan as global brand director for its Canterbury and Mitre brands.
eBay To Authenticate Sneakers $100+ In U.S.
eBay announced the expansion of its Authenticity Guarantee service for sneaker sales on its platform. Through this program, all new and pre-owned collectible sneakers sold on eBay for over $100 in the U.S. will be fully vetted and verified by an independent team of industry experts.
Five L.L. Bean Fulfillment Workers Test Positive For COVID-19
L.L. Bean said five workers at its fulfillment center in Freeport, ME have tested positive for COVID-19. The company disclosed the positive test results Friday, according to WABI.
Dick’s SG’s President Joins Yum! Brands’ Board
Yum! Brands Inc., the parent of FC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced the appointment of Lauren R. Hobart, president of Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc., to its Board of Directors
Prime Days + Black Friday, Head-To-Head For Holiday Consumer Dollars, According To NPD
Before Amazon officially announced its 2020 Prime Days, 57 percent of consumers told The NPD Group that they plan to do some, if not all, of their holiday shopping online during Prime Day events this year.
Adidas Originals Flagship Opens In Carnaby Street
Adidas has opened an Adidas Originals flagship in Carnaby Street in London.
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