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Nike Shifts Leadership In Women’s Business And APLA Region

Nike reported it is transitioning Amy Montagne, currently VP/GM, APLA, to lead its women’s business as VP/GM Women’s, replacing Whitney Malkiel, who is leaving the company.  Cathy Sparks, currently VPof Nike Direct, EMEA, will transition to lead its APLA geography as VP/GM, APLA.

Nike Hires New DEI Chief

Nike hired James Loduca, formerly Twitter’s VP of DEI as its new DEI officer. As the Portland Business Journal reported, Loduca is the fifth person in the role since 2019. He replaces Jarvis Sam, who left after only six months in the job last November.

Camping World Closing Down Active Sports

In a regulatory filing, Camping World Holdings said it plans to “exit and restructure operations of its indirect subsidiary, Active Sports,” which includes its retail store and warehouse in Little Canada, a suburb of Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, as well as the The-House.com website.

Ross Stores Opens 19 New Locations

Ross Stores, Inc. opened 11 Ross Dress For Less and eight dd’s Discounts stores in 13 states in February and March. Both chains expanded into existing markets, including California, Texas and Florida.