SGB Update Apparel
Foot Locker, Inc. Promotes Frank Bracken to Company President
The current EVP and chief commercial officer was named company president, effective immediately. He will continue to report to company CEO Mary Dillon. He joined Foot Locker in 2010 and has held several senior leadership roles of increasing responsibility across the company.
Jetty to Open Second Surf Shop on New Jersey Coast
Following the success of the Jetty flagship store in Manahawkin, NJ, which opened in 2022, the upcoming retail space in Pier Village will offer consumers the brand’s full apparel collection for men, women and kids.
Psycho Bunny Reopens Renovated Montreal Eaton Centre Store
Located in the downtown core of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the renovated store showcases the brand’s latest collections, including its core classics and new sports capsules.
Salomon Appoints Nike Vet as Global Brand Creative Director
As Global Creative Director at Salomon, At the core of all Align product is its insole technologyacross all consumer touchpoints, platforms, channels, and regions.
Summit Golf Brands Honors Salesperson of the Year
Paige Golibart operates out of The Bungalow, SGB’s showroom in Jupiter, FL. She represents three of the company’s apparel brands on Florida’s East Coast — B. Draddy, Zero Restriction and Fairway & Greene.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Down Again in March as Forward Outlook Crashes
The Present Situation Index, based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions, decreased 3.6 points to 134.5, a solid score, but the Expectations Index, measuring a six-month outlook, fell to 65.2, the lowest level in 12 years.
The Buckle Appoints VP of Information Security
The company promoted Justin Ellison to VP of Information Security, effective February 28, 2025. Ellison has been employed by The Buckle since December 2005 and has recently served as the senior director of Information Security.
Macy’s Names Senior VP & General Merchandising Manager, Men’s and Kids’
Daniel Leppo most recently served as Bloomingdale’s senior vice president and general merchandising manager, overseeing Cosmetics, Menswear, Children’s, and Home. Leppo started his career at Bloomingdale’s as an intern and was part of the executive training program.
Russell Athletic and For Bare Feet Ink Licensing Deal for Socks
Drawing inspiration from Russell Athletic’s legacy on-field since 1902, the collection will feature performance and lifestyle socks incorporating Russell’s Dri-Power moisture-wicking technology.
L.L.Bean is Heading to Florida!
The 17,000-square-foot store will be located at the University Town Center in Sarasota near UTC’s Target, Best Buy and Old Navy. The new Bean location was previously a Bed Bath & Beyond.
KMD Brands Appoints Nike Vet Ashley Reade as Rip Curl CEO
Ashley Reade will join the Australian surf brand in the coming months from Nike, where he is currently the vice president and general manager of Nike Pacific, responsible for growing the region to an AU$1 billion business.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Taps J.Crew to Develop Lifestyle Apparel Collections
The company said the product collections will feature signature J.Crew categories reimagined through an aspirational ski lens, inspired by vintage ski logos and archival Olympic patches.
Snipes Names Under Armour Vet as New Chief Marketing Officer, U.S.
The global street culture brand reported that Kelley Walton will lead the marketing organization in the U.S. to include all budget and marketing functions aligned with the company’s long-term vision
Lands’ End Sees Q4 Revenues Fall as Kids’ and Footwear Moves to Licensing
The 14.2 percent decrease in net revenue was reportedly driven by the transition of the kids’ and footwear product lines to licensing arrangements and optimizing promotional activity.
Authentic Brands Group Appoints Former Disney Exec as EVP, Head of India
Sanjeet Mehta will oversee the company’s strategy in India, focusing on expanding brand presence, forging strategic partnerships and driving revenue growth, working with Henry Stupp, regional president of the EMEIA.
