Jordan Brand Hires VP/GM, Women’s
Nike’s Jordan Brand hired Tonia Jones as VP and GM of its women’s business. Jones is a 33-year Nike veteran, beginning her career with the company...
06 October, 2022
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Nike Launches Connected Partnerships With JD Sports And Zalando
Nike has selected JD Sports And Zalando as its first European partners for its Connected Partnership loyalty program, enabling its customers to access Nike member...
04 October, 2022
Nike’s Q1 Tops Wall Street Targets
Nike, Inc. reported sales grew 4 percent on a reported basis and 10 percent on a currency-neutral basis in the first quarter ending August 31. Nike...
30 September, 2022
VF Corp. Introduces Fiscal Year 2027 Long-Term Strategic Plan
At its 2022 Investor Day in Denver, CO, VF Corp. will introduce its fiscal year 2027 (FY27) long-term strategic growth plan that calls for sales...
30 September, 2022
Vans Hires Global Chief Product And Merchandising Officer
Vans hired Marissa Pardini, vice president and general manager of The North Face Americas region, as chief product and merchandising officer for global Vans. VF Corp....
30 September, 2022
Toms Hires COO And CFO
Dorothy Sadd was hired as Tom’s global COO and CFO. Most recently, Sadd was CFO and COO at omnichannel fashion brand Unique Vintage. Prior positions...
30 September, 2022
Columbia Sportswear Sets Three-Year Growth Targets
Columbia Sportswear Company introduced its three-year financial targets aimed for a 9 percent to 11 percent organic sales growth and 12 percent to 15 percent...
22 September, 2022
Nordstrom Adopts ‘Poison Pill’ After Mexican Retailer Buys Stake
Nordstrom, Inc. adopted a shareholder rights plan, more commonly known as a “poison pill,” to prevent outsiders from boosting their stake in the business after...
22 September, 2022
Skechers Senior Vice President, Domestic Sales, To Retire
After nearly three decades with Skechers, Senior Vice President of Domestic Sales Rick Grahamannounced his retirement. “We’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Skechers this year, and...
19 September, 2022
Railroad Strike Averted After Tentative Deal Reached
Railroads and workers’ unions reached a tentative labor agreement early Thursday, averting a national rail strike that threatened to shut a major segment of the...
15 September, 2022
Deloitte: Holiday Retail Sales Expected To Increase 4 Percent To 6 Percent
Holiday retail sales are likely to increase between 4 percent and 6 percent in 2022, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast. Deloitte’s retail and consumer...
15 September, 2022
Steph Curry Nearing $1B Lifetime Contract With Under Armour
Steph Curry is poised to sign a lifetime contract with Under Armour worth “potentially more than $1 billion,” according to a report from Rolling Stone. The four-time...
15 September, 2022
Target CEO Brian Cornell To Stay Three More Years
Target said Brian Cornell agreed to remain in his role as CEO for an additional three years. With Cornell’s commitment, Target’s Board of Directors eliminated its retirement...
08 September, 2022
Original Footwear Company Names CEO
Original Footwear Company (OFC), the maker of tactical footwear, named Mark Cavanaugh as CEO, succeeding Founder Kevin Cole, who will remain on its Board of...
08 September, 2022
Todd Krinsky New CEO Reebok
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has promoted Todd Krinsky as the new CEO of Reebok after acquiring the brand earlier this year. Krinsky replaces Matt O’Toole,...
08 September, 2022