Belk Names Zant as New Merchandising Chief

Belk, Inc. has appointed David Zant as president and chief merchandising officer effective Aug. 11. Zant follows Kathryn Bufano, who resigned this week to accept the role of CEO at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc…

U.S. Distributor Acquires Noat

Steve and Susan Lax have acquired Israeli sandal maker Naot, which they have long distributed in the United States through their company Yaleet. The couple plan to continue manufacturing sandals at Naot's factory in the West Bank, which employs 700 m

Cutters Gloves Signs Jamaal Charles

Cutters Gloves, the creators of C-TACK performance grip material, announced the addition of All-Pro Kansas City running back Jamaal Charles to its roster of world-class athletes…

Lids to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Headquarters

Hat World, Inc., joined by Indiana Governor Mike Pence, announced the company’s plans to expand its headquarters and distribution operations in central Indiana, creating up to 758 new jobs by 2025. The homegrown-Hoosier company, which manufactures a

REI Taps Edelman Exec as New Communications Chief

REI named Alex Thompson as the company’s new vice president of communications and public affairs. Thompson most recently served as executive vice president of corporate and public affairs in the New York office of Edelman, a global communications a

PacSun Women’s Merchandising Chief Resigns

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. announced the resignation of Christine Lee, its senior vice president of Women's Merchandising and Design. Brieane Breuer, who joined PacSun in 2007 and is the company's current vice president of women's

ATK Sports Group Organic Sales Up 13 Percent in Q2

Alliant Techsystems Inc. reported its Sporting Group, which owns the Savage and Bushnell firearms brands, delivered 13 percent organic sales growth and an increase of 50 percent organic operating profit in the second quarter ended June 29, compared with t

Loudmouth Golf Opens DC in China

Loudmouth Golf international distribution center is now open for business in China. The distribution center will initially serve eCommerce customers and within the coming months, provide merchandise for retail outlets across the country.