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WWE Names Sarah Cummins SVP, Consumer Products
WWE announced the appointment of Sarah Cummins as senior vice president, consumer products. Prior to joining WWE, Cummins was head of business development & strategic partnerships at New York Road Runners Inc.
SportPort Appoints Sector Sports To Initiate Retail Strategies, Business Development Expansions
Kim Highfield, CEO and founder of SportPort, a U.S.-owned, women-operated specialty athletic apparel company with headquarters in Charlotte, NC, announced the appointment of Greenville, SC-based Sector Sports & Associates to help develop strategic retail placements, business development activities and product line expansions for its women’s activewear business.
G-III Apparel Names Fran Della Badia President Of AM Retail Group
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. announced the appointment of Fran Della Badia as president of AM Retail Group, Inc., the retail subsidiary of G-III that operates stores and websites for its DKNY, Wilsons Leather, G.H. Bass and Karl Lagerfeld Paris brands and stores for the Calvin Klein Performance brand.
Hybrid Apparel Appoints Bill Hutchison As CEO
Hybrid Apparel on Monday announced that Bill Hutchison will join the company as CEO, effective January 14, 2019. As CEO, he will be responsible for all of Hybrid’s business and will report to the board of directors.
Sears Prepares For Possible Liquidation
Sears Holdings Corp. is preparing to potentially wind down the iconic retailer after Chairman Eddie Lampert’s bid to buy several hundred stores out of bankruptcy fell short of bankers’ qualifications, according to reports.
Retail Jobs Grew 37,600 Year-Over-Year In December
Retail industry employment in December increased by 15,200 jobs seasonally adjusted from November and 37,600 jobs unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said.
Poler Ceases Operations
Poler, the Portland-based outdoor apparel firm, has filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to liquidate.
WSS Hands Out Thousands Of Toys To Their Communities
WSS, the sneaker retailer based in California, this holiday season, through their WSSCares! Initiative, and in partnership with Adidas and Mattel Toy Store, invited families throughout the season to WSS to host locations to pick out toys with their boys and girls.
Callaway Golf Completes Jack Wolfskin Acquisition
Callaway Golf Company announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Jack Wolfskin for €418 million, or approximately $476 million. The acquisition furthers Callaway’s push into the active lifestyle category after its successful 2017 acquisitions of TravisMathew and Ogio.
Outdoor Voices Opens Chicago Store
Outdoor Voices, the women’s activewear brand, has opened its first Chicago store. The store is at 841 W Armitage Ave.
Nike Faces Trademark Lawsuit Over Cool Compression Line
Lontex Corp. has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Nike Inc. charging that Nike has used its trademarked ‘Cool Compression’ branding term without permission.
Puma Enters Sponsorship With Porsche Motorsport
Puma has signed a long-term sponsorship agreement with Porsche Motorsport to become the exclusive technical partner for fireproof racing clothing as well as shoes, caps and luggage.
Bonobos Signs PGA Golfer Justin Rose To Apparel Deal
Justin Rose, the second-ranked PGA Tour player in the world, has signed an apparel deal with Bonobos. He had long been with Adidas.
Antigua Celebrating 40th Anniversary
Said Ron McPherson, president and CEO of Antigua. “We are very proud of our history and heritage and look forward to continuing
our growth in the markets we serve. Antigua will have several promotions at the January trade shows and throughout the year to commemorate our 40th Anniversary.”
OBIT: Blake Nordstrom
Blake Nordstrom, the 58-year-old co-president of his family’s retail company, passed away unexpectedly, less than a month after being diagnosed with lymphoma.
