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Tommy Hilfiger Appoints Global Chief Marketing Officer
Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp., appointed Alegra O’Hare as chief marketing officer. Her previous experience includes Gap and Adidas Originals.
Nike And H&M Face China Backlash Over Xinjiang Stance
Nike and H&M are facing a backlash from Chinese state media and e-commerce platforms over historic statements of concern about forced labor in Xinjiang. The backlash comes days after a round of sanctions stoked tensions between Beijing and western governments.
Foot Locker Appoints CFO
Foot Locker Inc. announced the appointment of Andrew E. Page as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Page joins Foot Locker from Advance Auto Parts.
China’s Anta Sports Posts Strong Growth In 2020 Despite COVID-19
China’s Anta Sports posted a strong performance in 2020 despite the sluggish market caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Imperial Headwear Appoints Rep For Tennessee And Kentucky
Imperial Headwear announced Andrew Lamie’s hire as the company’s sales rep in its Tennessee and Kentucky territory.
Yue Yuen’s Sales Fall 16 Percent In 2020
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited reported revenue of US$8,444.9 million in 2020, representing a decrease of 16.4 percent compared with the previous year. The fall in revenue was mostly attributed to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Champion Athleticwear Partners With Premier Lacrosse League
The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) named Champion Athleticwear as the official sideline apparel partner for their 2021 season.
Fanatics Raises $320M At $12.8B Valuation
Fanatics raised $320 million in a funding round, which more than doubles the company’s valuation to $12.8 billion. Fanatics will use the funds to continue expanding its vertical commerce division and explore more mergers and acquisitions.
Texon Appoints New Group Sales Director
Texon has appointed Bryan Whitfield as its new group sales director. Whitfield has previously lead sales and business development for international companies including Avery Dennison, Velcro and Bemis.
Adidas Appoints New Head Of Outdoor Division
Adidas has hired Carla Murphy, former VP, global brand & product, Icebreaker, as general manager of its outdoor segment that’s being targeted for accelerated growth, according to a report in the Financial Times.
Nike And BSN Sports Partner With Hawaii Pacific University
The Hawai’i Pacific University Athletics Department announced a new five-year apparel partnership with Nike and BSN Sports that begins on July 1, 2021. The school had partnered with Adidas.
CODI Provides Update On Refinancing And Strengthened Capital Structure
Compass Diversified provided an update on its recent refinancing and strengthened capital structure.
RYU Apparel Appoints New COO
RYU Apparel said it has appointed Rob Blair as COO as it ramps up its new growth strategy. His previous experience includes Red Bull, Lululemon, Gap Body, and Nike.
BRS Confirms Sale Of DTLR Villa To JD Sports
BRS & Co. said it completed the sale of DTLR Villa LLC to JD Sports Fashion Plc for $495 million. BRS said it expects DTLR “to enjoy great success under JD ownership and to continue on its path to become one of the most successful specialty retailers in the U.S.”
The Buckle Hikes Dividend, Promotes General Counsel
The Buckle Inc. announced a 10 percent increase in its quarterly dividend and the appointment of a new vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary.
