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Two More Nike Senior Managers Exit

Vikrant Singh, Nike’s senior brand director for basketball in North America, and Daniel Tawiah, Nike’s VP of global brand digital-marketing innovation, have left the company, sources told the Wall Street Journal.

JD Sports Fiscal Year Profit Soars 24 Percent

Fresh off its acquisition of Finish Line Inc., JD Sports Fashion Plc reported profit before tax grew 24 percent to £294.5 million in fiscal year 2018 ended Feb. 3.

Keen Names Kate Sweeney As COO

Keen Inc. has named Kate Sweeney as COO. Sweeney joins the executive leadership at Keen to drive results as the brand continues to build and invest in its future growth.

Stephen Curry, Warriors Once Again Tops NBA Merchandise Sales

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors top the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) list of most popular jerseys  and team merchandise, marking the third consecutive regular season Curry and the defending NBA Champions have earned top honors.

PVH Corp. Partners With World Wildlife Fund

PVH Corp. announced a three-year partnership with conservation organization World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to support water stewardship efforts in key sourcing communities for PVH’s businesses and the broader apparel industry.

Avia Reaches Deal For Expansion In China

Sequential Brands Group Inc. announced that the company has entered into a multi-year agreement with Beiying Sports Technology Co., Ltd., a leading sports manufacturer and distributor, to bring the Avia brand to Greater China.

PACT Apparel Closes Second Round Of Funding

Wear Pact LLC (PACT), a Boulder, CO-based ethical and organic apparel basics brand, announced that the company has closed the second round of equity financing with Revelry Brands LLC.

Lululemon Names Patrick Guido Chief Financial Officer

Most recently, Guido served as treasurer and vice president of corporate development at VF Corp., managing capital allocation strategies, mitigating global financial risk, and executing on multiple strategic initiatives for the company.

Big Day For Americans At Boston Marathon

Desiree Linden, who trains for the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project, became the first American woman to win Boston since 1985. She joined a number of American women and men finishing among the top ten in the race.