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Nike And Lululemon Score High In Piper Jaffray’s Teen Survey
Piper Jaffray’s 38th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens survey shows Nike gaining share within its No. 1 rank and Lululemon hitting a new survey high as the No. 7 preferred apparel brand. Within footwear, Crocs also achieved a new survey record as the 7th preferred footwear brand, behind Birkenstock.
Motionwear Outfits Russia’s National Gymnastics Team
For the first time ever, Motionwear gymnastics leotards will be worn by a national gymnastics team at a competitive event. Both the Russian women’s and men’s teams will debut their new competition leotards by Motionwear at the World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany.
Board Retailers Association Announces Regional Retailer Roundtable
The Board Retailers Association (BRA), a non-profit organization representing independently owned surf, skate, snow, sup and wake retailers, announced a Regional Retailer Roundtable to be held at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center (www.shacc.org) in San Clemente, CA.
Umbro Extends South America License
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced a ten-year extension of Umbro’s licensing agreement with long-time partner Grupo Dass. The renewal gives Grupo Dass the continued license to design, manufacture and distribute Umbro performance and lifestyle apparel, footwear and equipment in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay through 2035.
Sequential Brands Group Explores Strategic Options
Sequential Brands Group Inc., the parent of Avia, And1 and Gaiam, announced that Karen Murray, its CEO, has stepped down. The company has engaged Stifel to review strategic alternatives, including the sale of certain brands.
Athleta Launches BOPIS
Gap Inc. brands Athleta and Banana Republic launched an in-store pick up service. Buy Online, Pick Up In Store, or “BOPIS,” is now available at all U.S. stores for both brands.
Actress And Author Elisabeth Rohm Joins RYU As Global Ambassador
RYU Apparel Inc. announced a collaboration with actress, author and activist, Elisabeth Rohm. She is known most often for her role as ‘Serena Southerlyn’ on the original Law & Order.
NWHL And American Giant Forge Partnership
The National Women’s Hockey League named American Giant the official apparel sponsor of the NWHL.
Mammut North America Adds Marketing And Sales Talent
Mammut North America hired Ben Eagleton as marketing coordinator, Nash Welch as customer service and internal sales representative, Tiffany Fox as key account manager and Dave Bottomley as North American sales manager.
Wacoal America Names Mitch Kauffman New CEO
Wacoal America Inc., the intimate apparel company that owns the CW-X activewear brand, announced its CEO succession plan. As of today, Bob Vitale announced his retirement and will be stepping down as president effectively handing the reins over to Mitch Kauffman, who was previously the brand’s senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Nike VP Joins GMR Marketing
GMR Marketing announced that Ken Black, the former vice president of digital design transformation and global Olympic creative director at Nike, has joined the agency as chief creative officer.
NRF Forecasts Holiday Sales Will Grow Between 3.8 And 4.2 Percent
The National Retail Federation said it expects holiday retail sales during November and December to increase between 3.8 percent and 4.2 percent over 2018 to a total of between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion. The numbers, which exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, compare with an average holiday sales increase of 3.7 percent over the previous five years.
Delta Apparel Sees Double-Digit Growth In Q4
Delta Apparel Inc. expects sales to climb in the range of 12 percent to 14 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter ended September 28.
Imperial Headwear Grows Actions Sports Sales Team
Imperial Headwear, the leading headwear brand for private and resort golf facilities as reported by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) in their Member Survey the last four consecutive years, announced the addition of seven new sales representatives for its Action Sports division, a new venture for Imperial Headwear.
Dick’s To Open Seven Stores In October
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be expanding its nationwide footprint with the opening of five Dick’s Sporting Goods stores and two Golf Galaxy stores in October.
