Fanatics Partners With International Cricket Council
Fanatics and the International Cricket Council entered into a partnership whereby Fanatics operates the official ICC Global online store for all events and becomes manager of event retail.
Oxford Industries Acquires Johnny Was
Oxford Industries, Inc. announced its acquisition of Johnny Was, a California-based lifestyle apparel brand, was finalized for the purchase price of $270 million.
Barnesmith Acquired By E-Commerce Aggregator
Society Brands, an e-commerce aggregator, has acquired Barnesmith, the collegiate apparel manufacturer for nearly 150 schools under licensed designs.
Headrest Safe Appoints Chief Operations And Financial Officer
The Headrest Safe Company, LLC, based in Homewood, AL, announced that Louis Tuck accepted the position as chief operations officer and chief financial officer.
Puma Extends Partnership With Gen.G
Puma and global esports organization Gen.G announced a multiyear extension to the brands’ existing partnership.
Public Lands To Open Four New Stores
Public Lands, the outdoor specialty retail concept from Dick’s Sporting Goods, plans to open four new stores this fall.
Namuk Appoints Vice President, North America
Namuk, the Swiss-based sustainable outdoor kid’s brand founded in 2016, hired Beth Steele as vice president of North America, responsible for driving its U.S. and Canadian business and building the organization in both DTC and B2B markets.
Sea To Summit Hires North America Director Of Strategic Partnerships And Business Development
Sea to Summit, the outdoor gear manufacturer, hired Tracy Brunz as the North American director of strategic partnerships and business development.
A4 Apparel Acquires LabFit And Appoints Industry Veteran As President
A4, the Los Angeles-based team and corporate apparel manufacturer, has acquired LabFit Sublimation and hired industry veteran Todd Levine as president. Mark Mertens will remain as chairman and CEO.
Moody’s Downgrades Li & Fung’s Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service lowered the debt ratings of Li & Fung following the sale of its logistics segment.
Kohl’s Debt Ratings Downgraded
S&P Global Ratings downgraded the debt ratings of Kohl’s Corp. following the retailer’s update on its sales and earnings guidance for the full year. S&P said it expects Kohl’s medium to long-term business prospects will continue to be challenged by the secular headwinds facing department stores.
Urvan Group Offers To Collaborate With Ammo, Inc.’s On Annual Board Meeting Date
The Urvan Group, owner of approximately 17.1 percent of outstanding common shares of Ammo, Inc., issued a statement in connection with its nomination of seven candidates for election to Ammo’s Board of Directors at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Urvan Group is offering to collaborate with Ammo’s Board to set a fall 2022 date for its Annual Meeting.
Dick’s SG Expands On-Demand Retail Delivery
Dick’s Sporting Goods has partnered with DoorDash to use its on-demand delivery service. This makes Dicks its first sporting goods and retail apparel partner.
Red Bull Racing Partners With Castore
The Red Bull Formula One team entered into a multi-year partnership with the UK sportswear brand Castore. The agreement begins with the start of the 2023 season. Castore will supply the racing team with apparel, including sportswear.
Lands’ End Announces CEO Succession Plan
Lands’ End, Inc. announced that Andrew McLean, president, International, at American Eagle Outfitters, would join Lands’ End as CEO-designate and as a member of its Board on November 1, 2022.
