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Nike Hires Amazon Executive as Chief Technology Officer

Nike, Inc. recruited Muge Erdirik Dogan, a longtime fashion executive at Amazon, as chief technology officer. Jenny Freshwater, most recently Amazon’s vice president of traffic and marketing technology, will replace Dogan as VP of Amazon Fashion & Fitness.

Turtle Fur Hires VP of Sales

In June, outdoor headwear and accessories brand Turtle Fur hired Dan Miller as VP of sales, expanding its executive team.

OrderMyGear Acquires DistributorCentral

OrderMyGear (OMG), based in Dallas, TX, announced it acquired DistributorCentral, a technology provider for suppliers and distributors in the promotional products industry.

Zanders Sporting Goods Hires Sales Manager

Zanders Sporting Goods, a national distributor in the hunt and fish channel located in Sparta, IL, hired Jeff Krieg as sales manager following the promotions of Danny Siegler to president and COO and Lucas Poston to director of procurement.

Kohl’s Lays Out Board of Directors Transition Plan

Board Chair Peter Boneparth will retire from Kohl’s at the end of his current term in May 2024, and Michael Bender will become Board chair upon Boneparth’s retirement. The Board also appointed Adolfo Villagomez as a new independent director, effective November 7

HanesBrands Sees 19 Percent Fall in Champion Sales

HanesBrands, Inc. reported sales fell 9.5 percent in the third quarter, dragged down by a 19 percent decline at the  Champion brand. HanesBrands’ sales were slightly below guidance while EPS was in line with targets on improving margins and expense reductions.

Timberland’s President to Depart

VF Corp. confirmed that Susie Mulder, Timberland’s global brand president since April 2021, is departing the company. Nina Flood, currently VP/GM of Timberland EMEA, will assume the role of Timberland president on an interim basis.

Norrøna Opens Headquarters in Lysaker, Norway

Norrøna opened its global headquarters, over 8,200 square feet, which includes the brand’s largest store, an event space and the company’s newest venture into the restaurant industry, with the Naturen Brasserie, in Lysaker, Norway.

Tommy Hilfiger Appoints New Global President

PVH Corp. appointed Lea Rytz Goldman as the global brand president of Tommy Hilfiger. She will join the company by Spring 2024, reporting to Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH. Rytz Goldman is currently the managing director of COS, the global fashion brand.