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Brooks Running launched ReStart, its first re-commerce program that will refurbish and resell gently used Brooks footwear in the U.S. “Re-commerce allows us to keep gear...

Adidas AG reported that Amanda Rajkumar, executive board member and labor director of Adidas, responsible for global human resources, people and culture, informed the company’s Supervisory...

OrthoLite hired Vikash Bajargyan as the general manager of OrthoLite India (OIN) to include leading manufacturing and business development, establishing and managing relationships with brands and Tier...

Under Armour reported the company made senior leadership changes, including hiring Marriott veteran Jim Dausch as EVP, chief consumer officer, effective July 24, and promoting Danny Miles to EVP,...

Vans has named Drieke Leenknegt as global chief marketing officer, effective July 5. Leenknegt joins Vans from its VF Corp. sister brand, Timberland, where she also served...

Ross Stores, Inc.’s Board of Directors approved a new employment agreement with Barbara Rentler, vice chair and chief executive officer, extending through March 31, 2027. The...

Pentland Brands appointed seasoned executive Graham Burridge as its new chief finance officer (CFO). Burridge has over two decades of experience in the consumer and retail sector,...