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Sportsman’s Warehouse Adds Indie Board Director
Steve Becker is the new independent member of the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. He will serve as a member of the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee.
Macy’s Shares Recover on Rumors of Another Buyout Bid
Sycamore Partners, the owner of retail brands Ann Taylor and Talbots, has been negotiating with Macy’s since December.
Nordstrom Adding Rack Location in Fort Myers, FL
The 31,000-square-foot store will be located at Bell Tower, a central shopping, dining, and entertainment complex in Fort Myers.
Report: Nearly 8 of 10 Online Chargebacks Originate from Consumers, Not Fraud
Based on anonymized data obtained from Chargeflow’s merchant database, the company’s 2024 report found that 79.03 percent of chargeback cases result from friendly fraud, driving the need for businesses to adopt automated fraud detection solutions and educational initiatives.
Ashworth Golf Names Sales Rep of the Year
Ann Johnson’s hard work and determination proved instrumental in opening new doors, securing green grass accounts and delivering significant growth for the company.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Appoints Chief Supply Chain Officer
Rob Howell will join the company as SVP and chief supply chain officer in February 2024, reporting to President Sam Johnson. He will oversee supply chain operations, distribution centers, and domestic and international logistics.
Athletic Propulsion Labs Appoints Footwear Vet as SVP of Sales
With a solid background in key account sales management at Vans and Toms, Seth Stern will oversee the luxury performance athletic footwear brand’s global wholesale channel.
Werner Riethmann Departs Active Management of Lowa
After more than 30 years, Werner Riethmann left active management of Lowa Sportschuh GmbH at the end of December 2023. He will remain with the Bavarian hiking and mountain boot specialist as a shareholder with a 20 percent share and in an advisory capacity.
Duluth Trading Appoints New CFO
Heena Agrawal will assume the role of SVP and CFO, effective February 12, 2024.
True Religion to Launch Footwear Range Under New License Deal
True Religion inked a footwear licensing agreement with Orly Corporation for its men’s, women’s, and kid’s footwear collection, which is expected to launch in Fall 2024.
Zamberlan Bolsters Sales Team for Southeast and South Central U.S.
“We’re thrilled to have Odle represent us in a new territory and to new customers,” —Bob Whip, General Manager, Zamberlan USA.
L.L.Bean Set to Open Eighth New York Store in Spring
The retailer’s first new store of 2024 will open in Kingston, NY, in March/April.
Designer Brands Inc. Appoints Deckers Vet as Brands President and EVP
Andrea O’Donnell was appointed brands president and executive vice president of Designer Brands, effective January 29. Previously, she led the expansion of Ugg and Koolaburra brands at Deckers Brands as president of fashion lifestyle.
Vaude Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
With new CFO Melissa Wach and CEO Antje von Dewitz, the management team is now 50 percent female. Women hold prominent positions across the board in leadership roles at Vaude, constituting approximately 45 percent of executive positions.
Nicklaus Companies Licenses Brand to Boxto for Footwear
Nicklaus Companies and Boxto are collaborating to introduce two Nicklaus-branded golf shoe styles, which will be available to ship in April.
