Bergdorf Goodman Announces Two Executive Promotions
Bergdorf Goodman, which is owned by Neiman Marcus, announced the promotion of Cheryl Han to senior vice president of BergdorfGoodman.com and customer strategy. Melissa Xides has been promoted to senior vice president of Bergdorf Goodman stores and brand operations.
NRF Chief Economist Says Economy Has ‘Strong Momentum’
Top challenges have shifted from COVID-19 to inflation and the war in Ukraine, but the U.S. economy will continue to face uncertainties in the year ahead, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said in a statement.
Industry Veteran Joins Putterman Athletics
Putterman Athletics announced it hired Randy Futty in the newly created position as executive vice president, business development. Futty is past chairman of the USTA National Technical Committee and has served on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the American Sports Builders Association in several past years.
Pacsun To Open Virtual Mall On Roblox
Pacsun is opening an interactive mall experience on Roblox called Pacworld. Working with existing game development studio partner Melon, Pacsun will extend its existing catalogs of virtual items on Roblox, first launched in June 2021, by letting customers sell its virtual goods in a customized digital mall.
Journeys Appoints Creative Ambassador
Journeys said Karl Jacobs would be advising the chain as its creative ambassador. With more than 28 million followers across social platforms, Jacobs will leverage his gaming and retail experience to introduce Journeys to the gaming community.
Report: Texon May Be For Sale
Asian buyout firm Navis Capital Partners is considering a sale of its footwear materials supplier Texon, which could net about $300 million, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Columbia Sportswear’s E-Commerce Chief Joins True Religion
True Religion announced the appointment of Scott McCabe, formerly senior director of e-commerce at Columbia Sportswear, as its SVP e-commerce.
Fanatics Appoints Executive Director At Fanatics Collectibles
Fanatics has appointed Jon Wexler, the former Yeezy GM at Adidas, as executive director at Fanatics Collectibles, the company’s trading cards and collectibles division, according to Complex.com.
SIA Announces New Board Chair And Newly-Elected Board Members
Snowsports Industry Association (SIA) announced that it elected a new Board Chair and Board members. The appointments include Michael West, Jonathan Degenhardt, Matt Gold, Melanie Hood, and Issa Sawabini.
Macy’s To Open Fulfillment Center In North Carolina
Macy’s, Inc. announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in China Grove, NC in 2024 to meet the increased demands of its omnichannel business.
G-III Apparel Adds Board Members
G-III Apparel Group Ltd. announced the election of Lisa Warner Wardell, executive chairman of the Board of Directors of Adtalem Global Education, and Patti H. Ongman, recently retired chief merchandising officer at Macy’s Inc. and an external advisor to a leading international consulting company, to its Board.
EMPWR Acquires Noble Foods
EMPWR Nutrition Group, the Belgium-based manufacturer of protein bars, has acquired Noble Foods, a Quebec-based nutritional bar manufacturer with two production sites in Montreal and Oregon.
Outdoor & Sports Company Relocates Warehouse
Outdoor & Sports Company, Inc.’s warehouse has been relocated to a new 3PL warehouse in Buffalo, NY, to support growth.
Nike To Pay $5 Million To Lontex Attorneys In Trademark Suit
Nike Inc. will have to pay $4.99 million to cover the attorneys’ fees and expenses that Lontex Corp. incurred in litigating to trial in an infringement case over Lontex’s “cool compression” trademark.
Ontario’s Garb and Gear Source for Sports Closing
Garb and Gear Source for Sports in Owen Sound in Southwestern Ontario is closing as its owners, Brian and Janice Warrilow, are retiring.
