Genesco Names Sandra Harris as New CFO
Sandra Harris was appointed senior vice president, finance and chief financial officer, effective October 7, 2024. She succeeds Thomas A. George, whose planned retirement will take effect on December 12, 2024, to ensure an orderly transition. She joins the company with a strong working background as CFO and in finance leadership roles, including at VF Corp.
Simon Property Group “Meet Me @the Mall Campaign” Targets Gen Z Consumer
The Group’s Meet Me @themall campaign “blends 1980s and 1990s nostalgia with a new generation who want to shop, eat, stay, and play at the mall as much as their parents do.”
Full Stack Supply Co. Expands North America Sales Force
The sales hires come as FSSC launches Phaenom footwear globally, with an inaugural product collection of performance freeski boots with patent-pending technology and circular design.
JCPenney to Hire Over 10,000 Employees for the Holiday Season
The company is hosting a national hiring event, October 16-18, in stores and online for the 2024 holiday season, with plans to hire over 10,000 seasonal employees.
HanesBrands Completes Sale of Champion Business to Authentic
HanesBrands, Inc. completed the sale of the intellectual property and certain operating assets of its global Champion business to Authentic Brands Group.
Off-White Brand Acquired by Bluestar Alliance Acquires from LVMH
Founded in 2012 by Virgil Abloh, Off-White manufactures seasonal men’s and women’s clothing, objects, furniture, and publications in Milan, Italy, with a global perspective on design and trends for youth culture.
Killington Resort and Pico Mountain Secure New Minority Owners
Great Gulf, the developer of the upcoming master-planned village at Killington, said it acquired a minority investment in the new ownership group purchasing the Killington Resort and Pico Mountain.
Union Sees U.S. East Coast Port Strike Starting on Tuesday
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) on Sunday announced plans for a widespread strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, scheduled to begin at 12:01 am on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The strike would involve 85,000 ILA members and impact ports from Maine to Texas.
KOA Appoints SVP, Franchise Operations
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) announced that franchisee Mark Lemoine will join the corporate executive team as senior vice president, franchise operations.
Saba Surf Opens Flagship in West Los Angeles
Saba Surf announced the grand opening of its first-ever flagship surf shop and cafe, located at 12912 Venice Blvd in West Los Angeles.
Weston Backcountry Ends In-House Sales, Brings on Independent Rep Team
Weston Backcountry, which has had an in-house sales team since 2016, recently shifted to the independent rep sales model. In 2024, Weston onboarded five new reps to cover the entirety of North America and Canada.
Solo Brands’ COO Departs
Solo Brands announced in a regulatory filing that Matthew Webb has decided to resign as chief operating officer.
Authentic Appoints EVP, Head of Greater China
Authentic Brands Group hired Josh Perlman as EVP, head of Greater China. He brings over 25 years of experience, previously managing director at Tristate, where he was “instrumental in signing and building brands including Jack Wolfskin, Fila, Nautica, Spyder, and Reebok.
Vail Resorts Pass Sales Kept 23/24 Lift Sales Positive; Fewer Visits Hurt Retail and Rentals
Fourth-quarter Resort Reported EBITDA declined from the prior year and expectations, primarily driven by underperformance in the Australian winter business. During Q4, snowfall at the company’s Australian resorts declined 28 percent from the prior year and was 44 percent below the ten-year average.
Vail Resorts to Cut 14 Percent of Corporate Workforce in Transformation Plan
After ten years of expansion, Vail Resorts has published a two-year Resource Efficiency Transformation Plan (Plan) to continue its rapid growth and global expansion.
