Under Armour Appoints Stephanie Pugliese As President, North America
Under Armour Inc. announced the appointment of Stephanie Pugliese, former CEO of Duluth Trading Company, as president, North America.
AAFA President To Step Down
The American Apparel & Footwear Association announced that Rick Helfenbein will step down from his role as president and CEO on December 31, 2019. Current Executive Vice President Stephen Lamar will become the association’s president and CEO on January 1, 2020.
Columbia Sportswear Executive Joins Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Board
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization, announced that Columbia Sportswear executive Lisa Kulok has joined its national board of directors.
Oracle To Add More Than 25 New Pro Tennis Tournaments In U.S.
Oracle announced the creation of the Oracle Pro Series, a schedule of more than 25 new ATP, WTA and ITF World Tennis Tour professional tournaments to be held across the United States over the course of 2019 and 2020. The Oracle Pro Series will create more than 40 percent new playing opportunities in the United States for tennis professionals.
Farm to Feet Appoints Sales Teams In Mid-Atlantic And Southwest
Farm to Feet, the makers of socks, announced that the brand will be represented by DIY Outdoors in the Mid-Atlantic territory and the Sespe Group in the Southwest.
Austin Marathon Announces Under Armour’s Return As Presenting Sponsor
High Five Events announced Under Armour Inc. has returned as the presenting sponsor of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon for the third year in a row.
Fila North America Announces Two Key Leadership Promotions
Fila North America appointed Danny Lieberman as executive vice president, apparel and Gary Wakley as executive vice president, footwear.
Li Ning Appoints Former Uniqlo Executive As Joint CEO
Li Ning hired Uniqlo’s Kosaka Takeshi as its joint chief executive officer.
Kohl’s Announces 2025 Sustainability Goals
Kohl’s announced sustainability goals with a focus on three key areas: climate action, waste and recycling, and sustainable sourcing.
Fleet Feet Sues Nike Over ‘Sport Changes Everything’ Slogan
Fleet Feet Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Nike Inc. over Nike’s use of phrases such as “Change Everything” and “Running Changes Everything” in advertising.
Tariffs Give Pause To Holiday Shoppers, Study Shows
According to Coresight’s Holiday 2019: U.S. Shopper Survey, almost six in 10 holiday shoppers are concerned about tariffs causing prices to rise on holiday gifts. Only 16 percent would absorb those rises and increase their spending.
China Files WTO Complaint Against U.S.
On Monday, Beijing filed a complaint against Washington at the World Trade Organization over U.S. import duties. China claimed the latest round of tariffs violated a consensus reached by leaders of both countries in Osaka, Japan.
J.C. Penney’s Debt Rating Downgraded By S&P
Standard & Poors Corp. lowering its debt ratings on J.C. Penney Corp. Inc. due to continued revenue declines and the increasing likelihood that they’ll have to pursue a distressed debt exchange.
DTC Shoe Brand Atoms Secures $8.1M In Series A Round
Atoms, the DTC (direct-to-consumer) shoe brand, has raised $8.1 million in a Series A funding round, according to TechCrunch.
Surf Expo Cancelled Due To Hurricane Dorian
Due to the continued threat of Hurricane Dorian on Orlando, the state of Florida, the southeast and the east coast, Surf Expo announced that it will cancel the 2019 event, as well as the pre-show outdoor festival, Waterfest, on September 4, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
