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The North Face Launches First-Ever Grant For Women Filmmakers
The North Face on Tuesday officially launched its inaugural Move Mountains Filmmakers Grant – a program created to address the inequitable representation of women behind the camera.
Puma Plans Distribution Center In Indiana
Puma North America Inc. intends to spend at least $40 million to open a distribution center in Whitestown, IN, according to paperwork filed with Boone County.
Saks-Owner Hudson’s Bay Co. Receives Bid To Go Private
Hudson’s Bay Co., the owner of Saks and Lord & Taylor, has received a bid to go private from a group led by Richard Baker, executive chairman of Hudson’s Bay Co.
PVH Corp. Names Cheryl Abel-Hodges CEO Of Calvin Klein Inc.
PVH Corp. announced that Cheryl Abel-Hodges is the new chief executive officer of Calvin Klein.
Life is Good Launches Podcast Focused Spreading Optimism
Life is Good, the Boston-based lifestyle and apparel brand, announced the launch of The Life is Good Ping Podcast. Through interviews with musicians, scientists, athletes as well as business and cultural leaders, Life is Good co-founders and brothers Bert and John Jacobs will reveal how optimism truly impacts the lives of each guest.
Nike’s “Dream Crazier” Earns Best In AICP Show Honors
Nike’s “Dream Crazier” campaign out of Wieden + Kennedy and directed by Kim Gehrig of Somesuch was honored for Advertising Excellence/Single Commercial at the AICP Show, held by the Association of Independent Commercial Producers.
Bass Pro To Sell 11 Cabela’s Stores In Leaseback Transaction
A joint venture led by Sansome Pacific, a real estate investment firm based in San Francisco, has acquired 11 locations of Cabela’s from Bass Pro Shops for $324.3 million as part of a sale-leaseback. Bass Pro will continue to operate the stores.
Under Armour Signs Lamar University
Lamar University athletics and Under Armour announced a new partnership agreement where Under Armour will become the official sports performance outfitter of the Cardinals beginning July 1, 2019.
ISA TanTec Presented At The 38th International Footwear Conference
Thomas Schneider, founder and executive chairman of ISA TanTec, explained how leather is a sustainable and eco-friendly product as a guest speaker at the 38th International Footwear Conference that took place in Guangzhou on May 27.
Scheels To Open Second Colorado Store In Colorado Springs
Scheels broke ground on a new store in Colorado Springs. The store will feature 220,000 square feet of retail space when it opens in April 2021.
Zumiez Q1 Easily Tops Guidance
Zumiez Inc. reported earnings in the first quarter when it expected to show a loss. Comps expanded 3.3 percent, also better than guidance.
Nike Appoints Global Chief Digital Information Officer
Nike Inc. announced that Ratnakar Lavu will become the company’s first global chief digital information officer, effective June 17. Lavu most recently was the chief technology and information officer at Kohl’s,

Adidas Partners With U.S. Soccer Foundation To Support Girls Sports Participation
Adidas has signed up as a founding partner of United for Girls, a new initiative from the U.S. Soccer Foundation aimed at increasing opportunities for young girls and women from underserved communities to play soccer and reap its many benefits.

Nike Introduces Plus-Size Mannequins In London Store
Nike’s renovated flagship in London will be the brand’s first store to feature plus-size and para-sport mannequins. The mannequins are featured on a special floor dedicated to women.
The Buckle Sees May Comps Dip
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended June 1, 2019 decreased 0.8 percent. Net sales decreased 1.1 percent to $61.5 million from net sales of $62.2 million.