BSN Sports Partners With Generation ESports
BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands, has partnered with Generation Esports as the uniform and apparel partner of its High School Esports League.
Foot Locker Hires President, Global Brands
Foot Locker Inc. announced it hired Samantha Lomow as president, Global Brands. Lomow joins the company from Hasbro, Inc., where she was president, Branded Entertainment.
Kohl’s Confirms Buyout Interest From ‘Multiple’ Parties
Kohl’s Corp. acknowledged receipt of multiple preliminary indications of interest in acquiring the company. The proposals received are non-binding and without committed financing.
The Renewal Workshop Acquired By Bleckmann
The Renewal Workshop, based in Cascade Locks, OR, has been acquired by Dutch logistics company Bleckmann.
Under Armour Supply Chain Exec Joins Figs
Jami Pinto, formerly senior vice president, global product supply at Under Armour, has become chief global product and sustainability officer at Figs, the manufacturer of scrubs and medical apparel.
Accelerated Systems Appoints Director Of Sales, E-Mobility
Accelerated Systems, Inc. (ASI) has hired Adam Micklin as director of Sales, E-Mobility.
Slinger Shows Slight Sales Gain In Fiscal Third Quarter
Slinger Bag, Inc., the parent of Slinger Bag, reported sales inched up 2.4 percent in its fiscal third quarter and surged 65.8 percent in the nine months ended January 31.
SV Sports Secures New Funding Round
SV Sports, formerly Schuylkill Valley Sports, has completed a new funding round that included participation from Chris Paul, the 12-time NBA All-Star.
On Holding’s Sales Jump 54 Percent In Fourth Quarter
On Holding AG reported net sales increased by 53.7 percent in the fourth quarter ended December 31 and by 70.4 percent in fiscal year 2021. The Swiss running brand predicted sales would expand at least 37 percent compared in 2022 with production capacity recently returning to pre-lockdown commitment levels.
Bella+Canvas Plans $11.9M Facility In Alabama
Bella+Canvas plans to open a fabric-cutting facility in Wetumpka, AL. The Los Angeles-based apparel company will invest $11.9 million in the operation of a portion of an 890,000-square-foot building vacant since 2013 when Russell Brands departed from space.
HanesBrands To Design, Manufacture Villanova University Apparel
Hanesbrands will design and manufacture Villanova University apparel through its newly-formed partnership with the University located in Philadelphia.
Specialized Founder Steps Down From CEO Role
Scott Maguire has replaced Specialized founder Mike Sinyard as CEO. Sinyard, who founded Specialized 48 years ago, assumes the role of founder, chairman and chief rider advocate.
Hydrow Announces $55M In Series D Funding
Hydrow, the at-home connected rower start-up, has raised approximately $55 million in Series D funding led by Constitution Capital with continued support from L Catterton and RX3 Ventures.
Strava Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Strava hired Zipporah Allen as its chief marketing officer responsible for overseeing all marketing and communications for the company.
February Another Record Month At The Port Of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles processed 857,764 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in February, a 7.3 percent increase compared to last year. It was the Port’s busiest February in its 115-year history and represents back-to-back record months to begin 2022.
