SGB Update Apparel

Stock+Field Closing All Locations

Stock+Field, the farm supply and outdoor department store, has filed for bankruptcy and is closing all 25 of its locations.

Anta Sports’ Q4 Sales Gains Led by Fila, Other Brands

Anta Sports reported modest retail sales gains for its flagship Anta brand in the fourth quarter while strong double-digit gains were seen by Fila and its other brands ((Descente, Kolon Sport, Sprandi, and Kingkow).

U.S. Bans Cotton From Xinjiang Region

The U.S. has banned imports of cotton products and tomatoes produced in China’s Xinjiang region over the Chinese government’s continued atrocities against its Uighur Muslim population U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said on Wednesday.

Adidas Partners With G2 Esports

Adidas announced a multi-year partnership to become the official sports apparel provider for G2 Esports, a leading esports brand.

Canada Goose Appoints Asia-Pacific President

Canada Goose announced the appointment of Scott Cameron as president, Asia-Pacific (APAC), effective April 1, as well as the appointment of Michael D. Armstrong, executive vice president, ViacomCBS, to its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective immediately.

SIMA Appoints President

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) announced the results of its Board of Directors Elections for the term beginning January 2021 and ending December 2022, including Paul Naudé being reelected to serve as Board president.

Merchandiser From Urban Outfitters Joins NTWRK

NTWRK, the youth culture e-commerce and content platform, announced the appointment of Colby Black, former executive director of buying and marketplace at Urban Outfitters, as chief merchandising officer.

Surfline Hires Marketing Executive From Apple

Surfline\Wavetrak Inc., the company behind ocean forecasting service Surfline, announced the appointment of Kim Centeno head of marketing. Centeno joins Surfline from Apple, where she most recently led marketing for subscription services, including Apple Arcade.

Nordstrom’s Holiday Sales Slump 22 Percent

Nordstrom Inc. announced a net sales decline of approximately 22 percent for the nine-week holiday period ended January 2, 2021, compared with the nine weeks ended January 4, 2020. Digital sales grew 23 percent. Sequential sales improved, in-line with company expectations, adjusting for Anniversary shift.

Orva Secures Investment

Trilantic North America closed on an investment in Orva, a 3P authorized retail partner for footwear, apparel and equipment brands selling on Amazon, Walmart and other direct-to-consumer channels.

SylvanSport Appoints Finance Director

SylvanSport is expanding its team, most recently with the hire of Finance Director Lisa Drake. Drake previously worked as Finance Director in the manufacturing and hospitality industries.