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Castore Hires Commercial Operations Leader

Danny Downs brings 15 years of experience from his time at Fanatics International, where he was head of commercial development and the company’s first general manager, including international operations for its e-commerce business.

J.Crew Group Hires CMO for J. Crew Brand

For nearly a year, J.Crew and its sister brand Madewell, also owned by the J.Crew Group, have operated without a CMO—Derek Yarbrough, former executive vice president and CMO of both brands, left in January 2024. The Group did not disclose if it would hire a CMO for the Madewell business.

Gymshark CFO Departs Amid Profit Decline

Gymshark did not provide a reason for Mat Dunn’s departure. He was hired in December 2022. The announcement follows the company reporting a £13m pre-tax profit for the year ending July 31, 2023, a decrease from £27.8m in the previous 12 months.

Amer Sports Prices Upsized Public Share Offering at $23.00 Per Share

The parent of the Arc’teryx, Salomon and Wilson Sports, brands, among others, has priced its upsized public offering of 40.8 million ordinary shares at a price of $23.00 per share. The closing of the offering is expected to occur on December 6, 2024.