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Puma Appoints Senior Manager Corporate Communications

Puma has reinforced the company’s corporate communications team by appointing Robert-Jan Bartunek as senior manager corporate communications. In this position, Bartunek will report to Puma’s senior head of communications Kerstin Neuber. 

North Face Presents “Free Solo” Speaker Series Tour

The North Face announced the Free Solo Speaker Series tour, featuring professional athletes Alex Honnold and Jimmy Chin. Through the eyes and lens of filmmaker/climber Jimmy Chin, the audience will follow climber Alex Honnold’s two-year journey to achieve the greatest climbing feat the world has ever seen – climbing 3,200 feet of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park without a rope.

Aaron Judge Leads MLB Jersey Sales For Second Straight Season

For the second time in as many seasons in his Major League career, Aaron Judge was the player whose jersey fans most wanted to wear, Major League Baseball announced. Judge was followed by Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, Cubs infielder Javier Baez, Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw and Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts to round out the top five.

Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Perry Ellis Shareholders Approve Feldenkreis Transaction

Perry Ellis International Inc. on Monday announced that independent proxy advisory firms, Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis & Co., recommend that Perry Ellis shareholders vote for the proposed acquisition by the entity controlled by George Feldenkreis at Perry Ellis’ special meeting of shareholders scheduled for October 18.

Revolve Files For IPO

Revolve Group Inc., the Los Angeles-based online apparel retailer targeting Millennial women,  filed documents for an  initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RVLV.

JC Penney CFO Exits

J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announced that Jeffrey Davis has informed the company that he is resigning from his position as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective Oct. 1 to pursue another opportunity. Jerry Murray, senior vice president of finance, will assume the position of interim chief financial officer.

Puma Adds Adriana Lima As Ambassador

Puma announced a long-term partnership with international supermodel Adriana Lima. She will be the new ambassador for the company’s women’s training business and represent the brand in marketing campaigns around the globe.

Decathlon Commits To Renewable Electricity

During last week’s Climate Week in New York City, Decathlon, Europe’s biggest sports retailer, announced that the company will be joining RE100, a global initiative by The Climate Group that unites 144 businesses committed to using renewable electricity to accelerate the shift to a low carbon economy.

Hibbett Sports Adds Two Online Features

Hibbett Sporting Goods Inc., a U.S. based athleisure retailer operating more than 1,000 premium athletic apparel, footwear and equipment stores in small and mid-sized markets, today announced the launch of the company’s two newest service enhancements: Buy Online, Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) and Reserve Online, Pick Up in Store (ROPIS).

Report: Anta Signs Gordon Hayward

Gordon Hayward, the Boston Celtics forward, has reportedly agreed to a “massive shoe deal” with Chinese sportswear brand Anta, according to ESPN.

Amazon Opening Store For 4-Star Rated Products

Amazon on Thursday opened Amazon 4-star, a new physical store where everything for sale is rated 4 stars and above, is a top seller, or is new and trending on Amazon.com.