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Aeroe Taps Coast 2 Coast Distribution for U.S. Distribution
The New Zealand-based brand said it is growing quickly in North America, and the appointment of the California-based Coast 2 Coast team allows the company to “supercharge” its efforts.
Target Corp. Ups Full Year EPS Guide After Retailer Returns to Growth in Q2
Based on strong profit performance in the front half of the year, the company said it now expects full-year GAAP and Adjusted EPS of $9.00 to $9.70 per share, up from the prior range of $8.60 to $9.60 per share.
TJ Maxx Parent Adds Four Doors to Sierra Count, Invests in GCC Retail Brand
TJX is taking a 35 percent stake in Brands for Less, which is currently located in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) area. Based in Dubai, it is the region’s only major off-price branded apparel, toys, and home fashions retailer.
Grassroots Elects New Board Officers, Adds Board Members
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization of independent outdoor specialty retailers, recently elected new officers and welcomed three new board members.
Macy’s, Inc. Swings to Q2 Profit But Lowers Guidance on Consumer Caution
Macy’s, Inc. reported it updated its annual outlook to reflect a more discriminating consumer and heightened promotional environment relative to its prior expectations.
Fleet Feet Adds Key Execs in Store Support, Supply Chain and Business Ops
Amy Diebler joins the company’s store support team as chief financial officer, Mary-Chelsea Banister joins as vice president of supply chain transformation, and Kevin Staudt joins Fleet Feet as vice president of business operations.
President of the Fashion Institute of Technology to Depart
FIT President Dr. Joyce Brown will step down at the end of the 2024/25 academic school year, concluding nearly 26 years of service to the institution.
Scott Sports Appoints Co-CEOs and Expands Executive Leadership Team
The company hired Juwon Kim and Pascal Ducrot to new roles as co-CEOs of Scott Sports and added them as members of its executive leadership team
Brunswick Corp. Makes Key Leadership Changes as Navico Group President Departs
Aine Denari, Brenna Preisser, and Will Sangster will reportedly assume their new roles as presidents of their respective divisions immediately. Brett Dibkey, who preceded Denari as president, Navico Group will leave the company at the end of the August after assisting with the transition.
Iron Valley Supply Promotes Jacob Ring to Director of Product Management
Previously, as a key member of the company’s purchasing department, Ring managed over 5,000 products across 50 product lines, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and strategic insight.
Amer Sports Raises FY Guide as Wilson Returns to Growth, Salomon and Arc’teryx Grow DD
The parent company of the Arc’teryx, Salomon, and Wilson Sports businesses, among others, raised its full-year sales and earnings guidance based on its strong Q2 results. The Wilson brand returned to growth, Salomon footwear posted DD growth and Arc’teryx continued its 30 percent-plus growth.
Club Ride Apparel Adds Sales Management Chief, New Agencies
Most recently, Terry Duran worked for Kona Bicycle Company after a six-year stint at Norco Bikes as U.S. sales manager and three years as national sales manager at Wilier Triestina. He has also worked with Scott Sports and Cannondale.
PeopleForBikes Appoints Two Members to Senior Leadership Team
The bicycle industry’s trade association promoted Dr. Ash Lovell and Martina Haggerty to senior leadership positions within the organization’s government relations and infrastructure teams.
Guess?, Inc. Announces CFO Transition
Dennis Secor has been appointed interim chief financial officer of Guess?, effective August 26, 2024. He succeeds Markus Neubrand, who is stepping down to pursue another opportunity
Adidas America Faces OSHA Penalties for Ongoing Hazards at New York DC
Adidas America, Inc. has 15 business days from the receipt of the citations and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA’s area director or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
