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Rothy’s Appoints Board Member
Rothy’s, Inc. announced that it has elected Jenny Ming to its Board of Directors. Ming, whose former roles include president of Old Navy and CEO of Charlotte Russe, will serve as an Independent Director on Rothy’s newly expanded Board.
Hibbett Announces Changes To Board
Hibbett, Inc. announced the resignation of Jamere Jackson, effective June 9, 2022 and the appointment of Pamela Edwards to its Board of Directors, effective June 10, 2022.
Emerald Plans Outdoor Adventure X Show
Emerald Expositions, the parent of the Outdoor Retailer show, will debut The Outdoor Adventure X show next June at the Snowbasin Resort in Huntsville, UT.
Zappos Appoints Chief Merchandising Officer
Zappos has appointed Joe Cano, who most recently served as general merchant of menswear and accessories at Walmart.com, as its chief merchandising officer.
REI Domestic Trip Offerings Experience Robust Growth
REI Co-op announced that its adventure trips have expanded to include domestic multiday excursions, guided day tours, rentals, and adventure center locations, and its experience offerings grew more than 60 percent in the last 12 months.
Culture Kings U.S. Appoints President
A.K.A. Brands Holding Corp. announced the appointment of Jonathan Yuska as president of its Culture Kings’ U.S. division, reporting to Simon Beard, CEO and co-founder, to its expansion in the United States.
Foot Locker’s CFO Joins Kontoor Brands Board
The Board of Directors of Kontoor Brands, Inc., the parent of Wrangler and Lee, appointed Andrew Page, EVP and CFO of Foot Locker, Inc., as a director.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints SVP, Omni Planning And Fulfillment
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the appointment of Francois Guillon as senior vice president, omni planning and fulfillment.
Deckers Brands Appoints Chief Supply Chain Officer, COO To Exit
Deckers Brands announced the promotion of Angela Ogbechie to the newly created chief supply chain officer role. Ogbechie’s promotion follows David Lafitte’s decision to step down as chief operating officer to accept another opportunity.
Rising Racquet Prices Help Tennis Sustain Momentum
Total wholesale racquet unit sales into the US market* grew by over 11 percent in the first three months of the year compared to Q1 2021, according to a report from Sports Marketing Surveys. This marks the largest Q1 total since 2010.
Fanatics Extends Contract With Aston Villa FC
Fanatics extended its e-commerce, retail and manufacturing partnership with Premier League soccer club Aston Villa FC.
New Balance Sues Steve Madden For Copyright Infringement
New Balance has sued Steve Madden for allegedly infringing on the copyrights of its 327 model sneaker.
Adobe Sees Inflationary Pricing Online Slowing
Adobe announced that according to its Adobe Digital Price Index (DPI), online prices in May increased 2 percent year-over-year (YoY) — down from 2.9 percent YoY in April and the record 3.6 percent YoY increase in March, while decreasing 0.7 percent month-over-month (MoM).
NRF Calls On Biden Administration To Eliminate China Tariffs To Ease Inflation
The National Retail Federation announced it is launching the second phase of a seven-figure advocacy campaign with broadcast, digital and out-of-home advertising, urging the Biden administration to repeal tariffs on goods from China to lower costs for businesses and consumers who are being severely impacted by inflation.
Amazon Fashion Introduces Virtual Try-On For Shoes
Amazon Fashion announced the launch of Virtual Try-On for Shoes, an interactive mobile experience that uses augmented reality to help customers visualize how a pair of shoes will look on their feet.
