SGB Update Apparel
Lululemon Appoints Nikki Neuburger Chief Brand Officer
Lululemon Athletica Inc. appointed Nikki Neuburger as chief brand officer, effective January 20. She was most recently global head of marketing for Uber Eats. Previously, Neuburger spent 14 years at Nike, most recently serving as the company’s global vice president of Nike Running.
Boardriders Announces Australia Bushfire Relief Efforts
Boardriders Inc., the parent of Billabong, Roxy, Quiksilver, DC Shoes, RVCA and Element, announced that it is launching a multi-prong relief effort to support communities impacted by the Australia bushfire crisis.
PVH Announces $100,000 Contribution To Australian Bushfire Relief
PVH Corp. announced a $100,000 AUD contribution to the Australian Red Cross Disaster and Recovery Fund.
Macy’s Reports Slight Decline In Holiday Sales
Macy’s Inc. announced comparable sales results for the months of November and December 2019 were down 0.7 percent on an owned basis in the November/December holiday period. Said Jeff Gennette, chairman and CEO, “Macy’s, Inc.’s performance during the holiday season reflected a strong trend improvement from the third quarter.”
Macy’s Closing 15 Stores
Macy’s is closing at least 15 stores in early 2020, according to reports.
Brooks Running Extends Partnership With P3R
Brooks will continue to showcase their expertise as the official Apparel and Footwear Provider for all of P3R’s races, including (but not limited to) the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon weekend of events, Fleet Feet Liberty Mile, EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, GAP Relay presented by UPMC Health Plan, and the FlyBy 5K presented by CNX Resources.
Under Armour Appoints Chief Accounting Officer
Under Armour hired a chief accounting officer accounting and corporate controller on November 25, three weeks after publicly confirming that its accounting practices are being investigated by the federal government, according to a report in the Baltimore Business Journal.
Hadley Development Acquires Muddy Girl
Hadley Development has acquired the intellectual property of Sirphis LLC, including Muddy Girl, Lifestyle Camo, Pulse, and Grit House.
Snowsports Merchandising Corp. Celebrates 50th Anniversary
In 1970 eight ski retailers got together to form the Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC), a buying group in the winter sports industry. In 2020, the SMC is proud to announce 50 years of servicing the specialty retail community.
360 Adventure Collective’s Winter Hardgood’s Show To Host 500 Brands
360 Adventure Collective, the 40-year-old member association for the active outdoor industry, heads to Providence, RI this month to host the New England Winter Expo.
Wigwam Mills Hires Dana Gibson As Director Of Sales
Wigwam Mills Inc. announced that Dana Gibson has joined the company as director of sales. She was most recently with Leg Apparel and Gildan.
Patagonia Opens Store At Harvard Square
Patagonia has opened a new store in Harvard Square in Boston’s Cambridge section at 39 Brattle Street.
Hudson’s Bay Agrees To Amended Take-Private Deal
Hudson’s Bay Company, the Canadian parent of Saks and Hudson Bay, agreed to an amended deal to be taken private for C$11 per share. The offer comes from an investor group led by the retailer’s chairman, Richard Baker, an increase from the group’s previous offer of C$10.30 per share.
Spartan Looks To Acquire Tough Mudder
Spartan Race announced the acquisition of an exclusive option to acquire Tough Mudder’s UK, Canadian, and German events. It’s the first step in an effort to bring together a complete merger of the two obstacle course race leaders.
Impressions Expo Returns To Long Beach
Impressions Expo, formerly the Imprinted Sportswear Shows, will return to Long Beach, CA, on January 17 to 19, 2020, for its annual trade show with a new name, look and new special events.
