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Report: Shein Filed for London Listing in Early June After U.S. Snub
The filing, which would initiate the process for a listing on the London Stock Exchange, comes after the company explored a listing on the Exchange early this year after lawmakers opposed a U.S. listing, Reuters reported in May, citing sources.
REI Adds Two Board Members
Patricia Lopez, a former executive in the beauty industry, and Doug Mack, former CEO of Fanatics, were elected to the company’s board of directors in May.
WHO Report: Global Levels of Physical Inactivity Among Adults Continues to Rise
In the World Health Organization’s recently published study, physical inactivity is a silent threat to global health, contributing significantly to the burden of chronic diseases, with physical inactivity still more common among women globally than men.
Omni Retail Enterprises Names CEO
Former Vitamin Shoppe CEO and Pier 1 Imports exec, Sharon M. Leite, will lead the revitalization of Omni’s retail, educational and health & wellness brands.
Levi Strauss’ Q2 Profits Top Expectations, Boosted by Americas Strength
Levi Strauss & Co. reported a strong earnings uptick in the fiscal second quarter ended May 26 as sales grew 8 percent with double-digit growth in the Americas. Beyond Yoga’s sales grew 13 percent.
Hibbett Expands Omnichannel Fulfillment Capabilities
Expanding its omnichannel fulfillment capabilities will offer Hibbett and City Gear customers more convenience when shopping with the retailer.
Chief Omni and Innovation Officer at Tapestry Joins ThredUp’s Board
Noam Paransky, a retail and tech executive, brings 25-plus years of experience to ThredUp’s Board of Directors to enhance the secondhand shopping experience.
For Bare Feet and Pro Compression Parent Names CEO for Sock Companies
For Bare Feet, LLC and its owner Taglich Private Equity, LLC have appointed Justin Fredericks as the CEO, effective immediately. Fredericks will also serve as CEO of Pro Compression, another brand in the Taglich Private Equity portfolio.
Mammut Sports Group Appoints Country Manager for Austria
Manuel Kronberger as the new country manager for Austria, leading the strategic and operational efforts for the market. Joining him are Hermann Eder and Christian Holzer to manage sales from the company’s new showroom in Salzburg.
Report: May U.S. Golf Rounds Show Slight Decline
Golf Datatech reported that in May the Mid-Atlantic had the biggest decline in golf rounds played, off 5.1 percent, followed by New England, South Central, West North Central, and South Atlantic.
Varsity Brands Appoints First Chief Security Officer
As CSO, veteran law enforcement officer and security expert Lisa Olivieri manages Varsity Brand’s integrated security and safety efforts, events, competitions, offices, and facilities. The company also announced safety and security advancements in its spirit division, Varsity Spirit.
DTLR Names SVP of Marketing and Community Engagement
Lifestyle retailer DTLR, which has over 250 stores in 21 states, promoted Antonio Gray to senior vice president of marketing and community engagement. Gray previously served as the VP of apparel.
Puma Appoints New VP Direct-To-Consumer
Erik Janshento leads Puma’s DTC business, which includes owned and operated stores, puma.com, and several online marketplaces. He replaced Karthik Balagopalan, appointed managing director of Puma India in 2023, who has led Puma’s DTC business on an interim basis since then.
Nordstrom, Inc. Plans to Open Another New Rack Store in Houston Next Spring
The 30,000-square-foot store will open in the Westchase Shopping Center, which includes Whole Foods and Target. Today, Nordstrom operates eight Nordstrom stores and 21 Nordstrom Rack stores in Texas.
L.L.Bean to Expand Store Count in 2024 Underscoring Omnichannel Growth Strategy
L.L.Bean reported it will open four new retail stores in 2024, including its first store in Indiana. The other locations include Ulster, NY; Mechanicsburg, PA; Enfield, CT; and Indianapolis, IN.
