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Outdoor Voices names Gabrielle Conforti as new CEO
In the role, the former Urban Outfitters president will be focused on creating new products, building on the brand’s 'Recreationalist' community, and architecting the future vision of the brand.
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Wolverine Worldwide posts quarterly loss of $171 million
The Rockford, Michigan-based outdoor and active apparel and footwear company reported a Q4 net loss of $170.7 million on Thursday, as quarterly revenues fell 16.1% year over year.
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Quiksilver launches campaign to support womenswear's new direction
Quiksilver has rebooted its approach to womenswear marketing and has unveiled a new direction and a new creative to support the latest womenswear range.
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Running boom to help Puma recover after slow start
German sportswear company Puma expects the financial impact from coronavirus lockdowns to last well into the second quarter, but believes global growth in running should help to support a strong improvement after that.
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Helen Lambert talks to Godfrey Deeny on what's next in etailing and retailing
One of the great retailing experts, Helen Lambert, talks with Godfrey Deeny about what's next in e-tailing and what's up with her latest project, online wholesale platform Style Pulse, in our latest podcast.
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RYU Apparel inks distribution deal with Mexico's Grupo Pavel
RYU Apparel Inc. announced on Monday the launch of a wholesale distribution agreement with Mexico City-based fashion, athletic apparel and cosmetic distributor Grupo Pavel.
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Icebreaker's GM of Europe becomes global brand president
Having held the position of general manager of the Europe, Middle East and Africa zone at the business since 2019, Jan Van Mossevelde is becoming global brand president of the VF Corp-owned merino wool specialist.
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VF Corp allocates 493 million euros to sustainability initiatives
The Denver, Colorado-based owner of brands including Vans, The North Face and Timberland, has announced that it has allocated all of the net proceeds from its inaugural green bond to 13 of its sustainability projects.
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Foot Locker to invest $275 million in 2021, with focus on digital
The American footwear and athletic apparel retailer announced its capital allocation program for 2021 on Wednesday, revealing plans to invest $275 million over the course of the year, with an emphasis on digital growth.
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Apex Global Brands to be acquired by Galaxy Universal
The Californian brand management company, whose portfolio includes Cherokee, Hi-Tec, and Interceptor, announced on Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Galaxy Universal LLC.
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Columbia Sportswear posts 18% drop in sales in 2020
The American sports apparel and equipment company has reported an 18% decrease in its annual global sales, which totaled $2.5 billion last year. In the U.S., sales fell 17% to $1.6 billion.
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Adidas plans to sell struggling Reebok brand
German sportswear maker Adidas AG plans to sell or spin-off its underperforming Reebok brand, 15 years after it bought the U.S. fitness label to help compete with arch-rival Nike Inc.
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Sports Direct to anchor revitalised Lexicon mall in Bracknell
It’s big and it’s playing a big part in Bracknell’s revitalisation. Frasers Group is to become an anchor destination at the £30 million redevelopment of The Lexicon mall in the Berkshire town with a 40,000 sq ft store.
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New York Fashion Week Day Two: Pride and Volume
No one could fault the latest crop of designer showing, in New York, for effort. In a busy Monday, with almost 30 collections, their arty videos and polished ideas were a reminder of how hard people have been working.
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Hibbett opens 3 new boutique-style locations
Having recently reported positive progress in its comparable sales, the Birmingham, Alabama-based sportswear retailer has announced new store openings in California, Virginia and South Carolina.
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Loss-making Asics upbeat as 2020 includes wins as well as losses
Asics was unsurprisingly loss-making last year but the company was upbeat as China and e-commerce outperformed, while it made market share gains in key categories in EMEA.
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