Adidas’ Eric Liedtke Earns Germany’s CMO Of The Year
Eric Liedtke, executive board member responsible for global brands at Adidas, won Germany’s CMO of the Year 2017.
Dr. Martens CEO Exits
Dr. Martens chief executive Steve Murray has stepped down from his role after three years.
Asics To Open Largest Store In Japan
Asics will open its Asics Harajuku Flagship on October 6 in Tokyo Harajuku district.
Rapala USA Resets Management Team
Rapala, the fishing tackle specialist, promoted several company veterans within its management team.
NRF Forecasts Holiday Sales To Increase Between 3.6 And 4 Percent
NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said, “Although this year hasn’t been perfect, especially with the recent devastating hurricanes, we believe that a longer shopping season and strong consumer confidence will deliver retailers a strong holiday season.”
Callaway Signs Former World No. 1 Amateur Maverick McNealy
Callaway Golf Company signed Maverick McNealy, who turns professional this week after playing on the victorious U.S. Walker Cup team.
Fanatics Appoints Steve Davis As President, Fanatics International
Davis most recently served as the CEO of digital fast-fashion retailer Rue La La.
First Lite And Leupold Partner For Conservation
The program highlights the brands’ shared commitment toward protecting and conserving America’s public lands for current and future generations of sportsmen and women.
Unifi Celebrates National Manufacturing Day
Unifi hosted members of the Yadkinville community and the Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce at its G. Allen Mebane Industrial Complex in Yadkinville, N.C.
The North Face Names Tim Hamilton As Head Of Global Creative
Hamilton brings more than 20 years of experience in design and large-scale collaborations, and has built a reputation in the industry for technical craftsmanship and modern minimalism.
Chaco Partners With Cabin-Time
The most recent Cabin-Time residency, CT8, took place in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where featured artists each designed their own pair of sandals through Chaco’s custom sandal program.
L.L.Bean, Ugg Adopt Vibram Arctic Grip For Fall 2017
For its second season, seven new partners will incorporate Vibram Arctic Grip in more than 20 styles, including three from L.L. Bean and more than ten styles from Ugg.
Seventh Annual Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program Launches
Foot Locker Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of Foot Locker, Inc., will award $20,000 college scholarships to 20 student athletes as part of its 2017-2018 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program.
Vail Resorts CEO To Donate $58 Million To Establish Charitable Fund
The charitable fund, with assets that are expected to total approximately $58 million, will make grants over a long-term period, based on the recommendations of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rob Kat and his wife, Elana Amsterdam.
VF Completes Acquisition Of Williamson-Dickie
VF Corporation completed its previously announced acquisition of Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co., a family-owned, private workwear company, for $820 million.
