SGB Update

Macy’s Names Senior Vice President, Private Brands

Macy’s Inc. announced that Emily Erusha-Hilleque has joined the company as senior vice president for Macy’s private brands. She most recently served as Target’s design director, Ready-to-Wear, Young Contemporary Private Label, Design Partnerships.

Former The North Face CMO Joins Sephora

Steve Lesnard, former chief marketing officer and global VP of product creation at The North Face, has joined Sephora as global chief brand officer.

Dorel Sports’ Q4 Sales Improve 6 Percent

Dorel Industries said sales in its Dorel’s Sports segment, which is being reported as a discontinued operation following its recent $810 million sale to the Pon Group, increased in the fourth quarter by 5.8 percent to $280.7 million.

Orangetheory Appoints Chief Music Officer

Orangetheory Fitness hired artist, DJ and producer, Steve Aoki, as its first chief music officer following a survey of more than 35,000 members who said music played an important role in their fitness routine.

Caleres Appoints Board Member 

Caleres announced the election of Bruce Thorn to its Board of Directors. Thorn is currently the president and CEO of Big Lots, a $6.2B Fortune 500 company operating 1,400-plus stores in the U.S.

Nike General Counsel Exits

Nike general counsel Hilary Krane, resigned from her position to work for Creative Artists Agency. At Nike, Krane provided counsel on corporate law and mergers and acquisitions, brand protection and government affairs.  She also worked as co-chair of the Nike Foundation. 

The Buckle’s Q4 Sales Rose 19.5 Percent

The Buckle Inc. reported net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended January 29, 2022 increased 19.5 percent to $380.9 million from net sales of $318.8 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended January 30, 2021. Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended January 29, 2022 increased 20.0 percent.

American Outdoor Brands To Acquire Grilla Grills

American Outdoor Brands Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire privately-owned Grilla Grills, a provider of barbecue grills, Wi-Fi-enabled wood pellet grills, smokers, accessories, and modular outdoor kitchens for $27 million in cash.