SGB Update

Nordstrom Announces Senior Merchandising Promotion

Nordstrom, Inc. promoted Sam Lobban to executive vice president and general merchandise manager for women’s and men’s apparel and all designer categories supporting product strategy and vision.

Compass Diversified Terminates Agreement To Sell Advanced Circuits

Compass Diversified (CODI) announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Advanced Circuits, terminated its previously announced agreement and plan of merger, dated October 13, 2021, pursuant to which Advanced Circuits was to be sold to Tempo Automation, Inc.

Inflation Expected To Impact Back-To-School Spending

Numerator’s 2022 Back-To-School Survey of nearly 2,400 households found that 89 percent of respondents expect inflation to impact their back-to-school spending and increase cost-saving measures, including buying items on sale, reusing old supplie, and switching to cheaper brands.

Under Armour To Pay $67 Million To Settle UCLA Lawsuit

Under Armour has agreed to pay UCLA nearly $67.5 million to settle the school’s lawsuit with the company, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times. UCLA was seeking over $200 million in damages in its original lawsuit filed in August 2020 over Under Armour’s terminated UCLA contract.

Winchester’s Q2 Sales Climb 9 Percent

Winchester sales for the second quarter were $439.9 million compared to $404.0 million in the second quarter of 2021, a gain of 8.8 percent, according to Olin Corp.