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Blackcrows Names New Global Chief Commercial Officer
Blackcrows, the French freeskiing brand announced that Wanda Rozwadowska would join the company as Global Chief Commercial Officer.
Schoeller Textil Names Western Regional Sales Manager
Schoeller Textil AG announced that Mark Pikaart had joined its North America team as western regional sales manager.
Retail Groups Applaud Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
In a joint statement, the American Apparel & Footwear Association, National Retail Federation, Retail Industry Leaders Association and The United States Fashion Industry Association applauded the implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.
Fanatics CEO Selling Ownership Stake In Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin announced plans to sell his 10 percent stake in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), the parent company that owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils. He cited a conflict of interest with Fanatics’ collectibles and planned sports betting operations.
Franchise Group Seeks Lower Price To Acquire Kohl’s
Retail holding company Franchise Group is considering lowering its bid for Kohl’s to closer to $50 per share from about $60, a source told CNBC.
Iowa’s Uptown Sporting Goods To Close
Uptown Sporting Goods in Carroll, IA is closing later this summer as its owners plan to retire, according to a report from Carroll Times Herald.
PeopleForBikes Ranks Best Places to Bike In The U.S.
For the sixth consecutive year, PeopleForBikes, in partnership with Trek Bicycle, published its ranking of the best cities in the U.S. to cycle. Of the 1,058 cities ranked, the top three for 2022 are Provincetown, MA; Davis, CA; and Fayette, MO.
Gymshark Appoints Marketing VP
Gymshark announced the appointment of Carly O’Brien to VP of marketing. She reports to Niran Chana, Gymshark’s president, International.
Nike Seeking To Move Into Smaller Space In Georgetown
Nike has submitted a proposal to the Old Georgetown Board to move to 3235 M Street NW in a space about one-third the size smaller than its flagship location at 3040 M Street NW.
Amazon Appoints New CEO Of Retail Business
Amazon.com, Inc. has named longtime executive Doug Herrington as CEO of its worldwide Amazon store business, formerly Consumer, succeeding Dave Clark, who recently stepped down.
TravisMathew Renovates Newport Beach Flagship
TravisMathew, the golf apparel brand owned by Callaway Golf, announced the redesign and renovation of its flagship storefront at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA, is complete.
Simon Property Group Brings Digital Search To The Mall
Simon Property Group announced the launch of Simon Search, a search platform allowing shoppers to research in-stock products available at participating retailers located within a Simon property.
Macron Forms New Partnership With Oxford United
Oxford United Football Club announced a new partnership with the Italian brand Macron to become its technical kit partner from the start of the 2022/23 season. Macron replaces Puma.
Target Brings Back Deal Days
Target announced that its annual Deal Days event is back for the fourth year in a row running from July 11-13. The three-day event begins the day before Amazon’s Prime Day deals kick-off, and both events end simultaneously.
Athleta Expands In Canada, Adding Five New Stores In 2022
Athleta, part of San Francisco-based Gap, Inc., announced it would add five new Canadian stores in 2022 with the June 21 opening of Mapleview Centre in Burlington, Ontario.
