Kontoor Brands Hires New CFO; Current CFO to Retire at Month-End
Current EVP/CFO Rustin Welton will retire from Kontoor after four years with the company. Kontoor hired VF Corp.’s former corporate development VP, Joe Alkire , to replace Welton as EVP/CFO.
Rally House Opens Store in Cleveland Market
Rally House opened a retail store at the Great Lakes Mall in Mentor, OH, just east of the Cleveland metro.
Report: Starter Plans Comeback With New Licensing Deals
Starter is reportedly negotiating on-field licensing deals with the Fox Sports-controlled USFL and the Arena Football League as part of a comeback.
Galvin Green Appoints Global Sales Director
Premium hi-tech golf apparel brand has appointed experienced corporate executive Per Ågren to a new position as its global sales director.
Columbia Sportswear Names SVP, Global Distribution Network
Columbia Sportswear Company hired Tom Gyles as SVP, global distribution network. He formerly worked for PVH and Gap, Inc.
Westcliff University Partners with Nike/BSN Sports
Westcliff University, based in Irvine, CA, entered into a five-year partnership with Nike through BSN Sports.
Aerosoles, White Mountain Parent Acquires Hatch Collective
American Exchange Group, the parent of the Aerosoles and White Mountain footwear brands, moved into the beauty space by acquiring HatchCollective, the manufacturer of beauty and personal care brands.
Iron Valley Supply Hires New Account Manager
The company hired Travis Czukoski as an account manager. He recently graduated from West Chester University in May 2023 with a dual major in Finance and Economics.
Ben Sherman Inks License Agreement with BSI Apparel
Ben Sherman announced a new licensing agreement with U.K.-based BSI Apparel Limited, a subsidiary of Broadgate1960, the parent company of Crew Clothing Company, Saltrock Surfwear and Pringle of Scotland.
Study Names Top Product Placement Brands in Movies and TV
Nike, Adidas, Ray-Ban, Converse and Under Armour ranked as the top-five clothing and accessories brands featured as product placement in films, according to a recent study from U.K.-based Merchant Marine.
Dick’s SG Opens Nine New House of Sports Locations
Dick’s Sporting Goods continues to expand the House of Sport brand and format with nine new locations celebrating grand openings in July and August.
Report: Adidas Exploring Bata India Partnership
Footwear manufacturer Bata India is negotiating with Adidas for a strategic partnership for the Indian market, according to a report from CNBC-TV18, with the talks likely to advance.
Adidas Renews License With Coty For Active Skin and Mind Range
Coty, Inc. renewed its long-term license agreement with Adidas for its Active Skin and Mind range—a collection of deodorants and shower products in sustainable, packaged sustainably, designed to increase skin hydration for athletes to achieve optimal performance and recovery.
The Buckle’s Q2 Profits Slide 9 Percent
Profits at The Buckle, Inc. fell 9 percent in the second quarter ended July 29 as sales sagged 3.2 percent.
Peloton Interactive Launches B2B Platform; Hires Senior VP/GM
Peloton Interactive launched Peloton for Business, housing all of the company’s B2B offerings. In tandem with the service, Greg Hybl was hired as senior vice president and general manager of Peloton for Business.
