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WFSGI Makes Emma Zwiebler’s CEO Appointment Permanent
Zwiebler joined the WFSGI six years ago where she previously held the position of VP for Strategic and External Affairs. Zwiebler is a Trustee of the charity Switch the Play Foundation. She was appointed as interim CEO on November 1, 2023.
Deloitte: Summer Travel Stays the Course Amid Pricing Pressures
As costs takeoff, shifting demographics and desire to stretch dollars are likely changing how Americans travel. In its new report, Vacations Pass the Value Test: 2024 Deloitte Summer Travel Survey, Deloitte examines the trends and preferences that could shape the upcoming summer travel season.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens First Ohio Store, Expands Footprint to 19 States
The Zanesville, OH is roughly 54,000 square feet, marking the third store the retailer has opened in 2024. Academy plans to expand its retail footprint by opening 15-to-17 stores in its fiscal 2024 year, with 160-to-180 new stores over the next five years.
Macy’s, Inc. Narrows Full Year Guidance Range After Solid Start to Year
Macy’s nameplate go-forward business comparable sales were down 1.3 percent on an owned basis and flat on an owned-plus-licensed-plus-marketplace basis. First 50 locations comps were up 3.3 percent on an owned basis and up 3.4 percent on an owned-plus-licensed basis.
Amer Sports Easily Beats Q1 Guidance on Lift from Arc’Teryx, DTC and Asia
First quarter revenue increased 13 percent to $1.2 billion led by a 44 percent increase in the Technical Apparel segment and Asia. Outdoor Performance revenue increased in Greater China, Asia Pacific, and EMEA, offset by a decline in the Americas.
Fieldsheer Hires New Director of Products
Karin Trevino’s career spans almost 25 years, working across multiple business functions in the apparel, swimwear and furniture industries as a designer, co-owner, consultant, and operator.
Royal Robbins Adds New Indie Sales Agencies in Three Key Territories
Venture West Sales is the new agency for the West Coast territory, while Round Lake Sales covers the Western Great Lakes territory and Kevin Brew Sales lead sales efforts in the Mid-Atlantic.
Sports Endeavors Acquires NJ-Based Soccer Specialty Retailer
The parent of Soccer.com completed the acquisition of regional soccer specialty retailer Ewing Sports based in New Jersey.
Kizik Opens Two New Retail Locations
Hands-free footwear brand opens new store in Mall of America and King of Prussia as part of its brick-and-mortar retail expansion strategy.
Rally House Opens Second Storefront in Wisconsin
Rally House expands its presence in Wisconsin to two storefronts after opening Rally House Outlets at The Dells in Baraboo on May 17. Last October, Rally House opened its House Mayfair Collection in Wauwatosa, WI.
Patagonia Prevails in Nordstrom Lawsuit
The suit alleged that Nordstrom sold “thousands of counterfeit Patagonia sweatshirts and t-shirts” through its Nordstrom Rack stores, in the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Snipes Appoints Martin Badour as President of Snipes USA
He succeeds Jim Bojko, who has left Snipes. In his new role, Badour will be responsible for managing the company in the United States, according to a press release from the company..
Vineyard Vines Opens Store at Walt Disney World Resort
The new store in Disney Springs offers the brand’s signature collections of clothing and accessories for men, women and kids, including Vineyard Vines e t-shirts and swimwear.
Ex-Nike DEI Boss Sentenced to 5 Years for Fraud
Barbara Furlow-Smiles stole over $5 million from Nike and Facebook as a DEI manager. Her excessive greed got her a sentence of five years and three months in Federal prison this week.
Gildan Lawsuits Against Investors are Dismissed in Canadian Courts
Browning West, LP, a long-term shareholder of Gildan Activewear Inc. and beneficially owns approximately 5.0 percent of Gildan’s outstanding shares, said the two lawsuits brought by Gildan’s Board against Browning West have been dismissed.
