June 13, 2023 Responses to Organized Retail Crime Ramp Up
The Los Angeles Sheriff arrested 12 after a successful anti-theft sting operation at Nike’s East LA Community Store, as increasing public awareness has prompted several efforts from the local to federal level to combat the problem, which has been on the rise since summer 2020. Fanatics Acquires Latin American Wholesaler
The licensed apparel giant has completed the acquisition of Fexpro, the Panama-based NFL, NBA, and MLB Latin American licensee, for undisclosed terms. Superfeet Hires Trip Randall as CEO
The nearly 24-year Nike veteran and current president of Denon Worldwide comes in to succeed the retiring John Rauvola, who is stepping down from Superfeet’s top job after a decade. Sweaty Betty Gets New Leadership
Wolverine Worldwide tapped Melissa Mullen as the new global brand president of Sweaty Betty, succeeding Julia Straus who stepped down in Mar. Deckers Sues Last Brand over Knockoffs
DECK filed suit in CA district court against Last Brand (dba Quince) for copying its Ugg-brand Classic Ultra Mini trade dress with its own Quince brand boots. Etcetera: True Spec Golf, Ammo, Inc., Snow Peak, Primary Arms Optics, Royal Robbins, Code of Silence
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