Acteev® To Launch Performance Textiles At 2021 Outdoor Retailer Summer Expo

HOUSTON — August 9, 2021 — Acteev will launch its performance textiles line at the 2021 Outdoor Retailer Expo, giving prospective brand and manufacturing partners the opportunity to experience the unique technology hands-on.

“Attendees can see and touch our fabrics and sample garments and experience how our materials are luxuriously soft on the skin yet rugged enough for tough outdoors conditions,” said Joey Barbaree, global segment leader for Acteev. “As more and more brands work to create sustainable, premium products with the latest in antimicrobial innovation to keep their garments and gear odor-free and safe from mildew, our textiles can help give customers confidence their clothing and equipment are protected.”

Proud recipient of a 2021 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award, Acteev locks in the environmentally safe antimicrobial protection of zinc ions within superior nylon 6,6, creating yarns and fabrics that naturally combat odor- and mildew-causing bacteria, mold and fungi. The technology protects textiles — from base layers and outerwear to sleeping bags and more — using one of nature’s own elements.

Plus, unlike chemical applications that are coated or sprayed on, Acteev does not rely on any post-production treatment or after-market process. Instead, Acteev’s zinc ions are embedded directly into the matrix of the molecule, providing protection throughout the life of the product. This means Acteev Performance Textiles require less water in the manufacturing process while ensuring they remain as effective as day one.

Posted August 9, 2021

Source: Ascend Performance Materials

NRF: Business Groups File Amicus Brief Calling USTR Tariffs Process ‘Flawed’

WASHINGTON — August 9, 2021 — The National Retail Federation, the Retail Litigation Center, the American Apparel & Footwear Association, the Consumer Technology Association, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association and the Toy Association today filed a “friend of the court” amicus brief in the U.S. Court of International Trade. The trade groups submitted the brief in support of businesses and their workers that have been negatively impacted by a series of escalating tariffs covering virtually all Chinese imports to the United States imposed by the United States Trade Representative (USTR).

In 2018, following a Section 301 investigation into China’s trade practices regarding forced technology transfer and intellectual property rights protection, the Trump Administration initiated several massive tariffs against Chinese imports. Thousands of American businesses have been forced to pay these taxes to import Chinese goods and products, which ultimately result in higher prices for U.S. consumers. The Biden Administration has kept these tariffs in place when American businesses are doing their best to safely serve customers, and keep workers on their payrolls, during the pandemic.

In September 2020, more than 6,000 plaintiffs filed lawsuits challenging the List 3 and List 4A tariffs as unlawful under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 arguing that the USTR exceeded its authority when it imposed tariffs without attempting to connect them to any underlying investigation of China’s trade practices. The amicus brief supports the plaintiffs’ arguments and highlights USTR’s violation of its statutory obligations under the Administrative Procedure Act by failing to give adequate opportunity for, or consideration of, public comments.

The staggering scale and far-reaching effects of the proposed tariffs required USTR to take a thoughtful approach consistent with its statutory obligation under the Administrative Procedure Act. Instead, USTR imposed compressed public-comment timelines, which often gave businesses only a few days to analyze the impacts on supply chains and retail operations and develop thoughtful comments. To make matters worse, despite receiving nearly 10,000 comments and pieces of testimony, the overwhelming majority of which opposed the tariffs, USTR refused to respond to any of the identified concerns.

According to the amicus brief:

“Those proposed tariffs implicated hundreds of billions of dollars of imports and impacted almost every facet of the U.S. economy.  Many stakeholders, including amici’s members must plan out their international supply chains and delivery schedules months in advance. Not surprisingly, these businesses needed time to review the hundreds of thousands of products they sell to evaluate the availability and feasibility of alternative non-Chinese sources and to assess impacts on supply chains and retail operations.”

“If USTR had satisfied its obligation to allow for meaningful comments from amici and others and had actually considered them, it would have recognized the considerable harm its actions would inflict.  The tariffs are a hidden tax on U.S. consumers, hurting domestic producers, retailers, and customers alike.  And, as predicted, they have had a significant adverse impact on the U.S. economy.”

The amicus brief was written by Joseph R. Palmore and Adam L. Sorensen of Morrison & Foerster LLP. To view the amicus brief in its entirety, click here.

Posted August 9, 2021

Source: The National Retail Federation(NRF)

Virginia Governor Northam Announces Composite Manufacturer to Expand in Frederick County, Creating 84 New Jobs

RICHMOND — August 6, 2021 — Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Evolve Services Inc., a producer of composite productions and reproductions, will invest $1.25 million to expand its operation in Frederick County. The company will enlarge the plant by adding a second production line, tripling its facility space, and increasing production for its major customers, which include 84 Lumber, Lansing Building Products, ABC Supply, BFS, and Home Depot. The project will create 84 new jobs.

“Evolve Services is a key employer in Frederick County, and we are pleased to support the growth of another manufacturer reinvesting in the Commonwealth,” Governor Northam said. “This expansion is further evidence of the Shenandoah Valley’s ability to attract and retain businesses with its infrastructure, workforce, and livability.”

Founded in 2013, Evolve Services is one of the most prominent specialty composite manufacturers in the United States with its products displayed throughout the world. Its network of companies includes Evolve Stone, Evolve Play, and Createk by Evolve Custom. As the company has grown, it has expanded its services beyond nature-related composites to include the re-creation of virtually any object. The company is expanding its Evolve Stone line that is the world’s first artificial stone that is face nailed, making installation fast, intuitive, and easy, which is helping to solve some of the skilled labor shortages in the construction industry.

“Small businesses are the cornerstone of a thriving economy, and we celebrate Evolve Services’ continued success and the addition of 84 new jobs in Frederick County,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Brian Ball. “The company has experienced impressive growth since its founding eight years ago, and we are excited to see Evolve already tripling its facility size and adding production lines.”

“Evolve chose Virginia as its home because of its business-friendly environment, access to a diverse workforce, and small business support network,” said Evolve Services CEO Greg Fritz. “Virginia is the complete package for doing business.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with Frederick County to secure the project for Virginia and will support Evolve Services’ job creation through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), which provides consultative services and funding to companies creating new jobs in order to support employee recruitment and training activities. As a business incentive supporting economic development, VJIP reduces the human resource costs of new and expanding companies. VJIP is state-funded, demonstrating Virginia’s commitment to enhancing job opportunities for citizens.

“We are excited for Evolve Services’ continued growth in Frederick County,” said Charles S. DeHaven Jr., chairman of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors. “Evolve’s decision to increase capacity at its Frederick County facility is a testament to our community’s workforce and business environment, and reinforces the Commonwealth’s position as a top state for business. This project elevates our local economy and further expands the County’s largest employment sector, advanced manufacturing.”

“Evolve Services’ expansion marks a significant investment in our region and speaks to the great economic development partnerships Virginia offers,” said Senator Jill Vogel. “We are excited for this outstanding company to expand in Frederick County, creating quality jobs and economic revenue.”

“These are the type of announcements we look forward to hearing more about for our area,” said Delegate Bill Wiley. “Congratulations to Evolve on being a valued member of the business community here in the Shenandoah Valley. It is important that we continue to promote opportunities like this one to better our community, offer job opportunities, and keep taxes low.”

Posted August 6, 2021

Source: Virginia Office of the Governor

Champion® Athleticwear Unveils Second Capsule In Muhammad Ali Collection

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. — August 6, 2021 — Champion, makers of authentic athletic apparel since 1919, and Muhammad Ali Enterprises, today dropped the second, limited-edition capsule in Champion’s Muhammad Ali Collection. The capsule’s new designs and fresh colors are fabricated to evoke the ethos of the sports legend during his inspirational gold medal win during the 1960 Games in Rome as an 18-year-old.

With details based on the 1960 Games historic location and team uniforms, the apparel features unique athletic accents, iconic silhouettes, luxe fabrics and voluminous draping. The men’s and women’s collections, which retail from $35-$125 in the United States, spans sizes XS-2XL and includes Reverse Weave® hoodies, quarter-zip pullovers, joggers, shorts, graphic T-shirts, crop tops, bike shorts, hats and special satin boxing robe. The pieces have legendary quotes from Ali, including “I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was,” along with Games-inspired brand decals.

“Muhammad Ali was an artist in the ring and a champion of the people outside of it, inspiring his fans across the globe to be their very best,” said Jon Ram, group president of global activewear for HanesBrands. “The second drop in this collection allows everyone from professional athletes to backyard sports enthusiasts and culture curators to truly be their own Champion by finding the joy in dressing for self-expression and feeling confident while being comfortable.”

The second drop in brand’s multi-year partnership with Muhammad Ali Enterprises, owned by Authentic Brands Group (ABG) in conjunction with Lonnie Ali, a trustee of the Muhammad Ali Family Trust (MAFT), includes global integration across Champion’s brand platforms. The collection is being distributed via Champion.com and Champion retail stores with distribution in the United States, Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America. A third drop is scheduled for later this year to be followed by additional capsules in 2022.

“Ali would say: ‘Champions aren’t made in gyms, champions are made from something they have deep inside them — a desire, a dream, a vision,’” said Katie Jones, senior vice president, entertainment, ABG. “This partnership continues to honor what was most important to Ali during his lifetime.”

To celebrate the second drop of the Muhammad Ali Collection, Champion will be making a donation to the Louisville, Ky.-based Muhammad Ali Center, a non-profit museum and cultural center dedicated to honoring the man that meant so much to so many.

Posted August 6, 2021

Source: HanesBrands 

Montana Start-Up Company Revolutionizes Heated Gear: Launches Line Of Apparel That Provides Warmth And Comfortable Mobility

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — August 6, 2021 — H.E.A.T. — Heated Electronic Active Technology — a new start-up company based in Great Falls, Mont., officially launched a new line of technologically-advanced heated gear that’s expected to turn the winter apparel industry on its head.

“We didn’t set out to improve upon other or existing base layer apparel. We created a first-of-its-kind, vital body equipment you wear,” said Daniel Creach, H.E.A.T.’s ONE-LAYER designer.

Combining the most advanced and comfortable textiles, smartphone technology, and custom, ergonomically correct batteries. H.E.A.T.’s One-Layer smart system will finally give people who work or play outdoors in winter the protection they need from the cold — and the comfort and maneuverability to do their tasks safely.

“No more dangling cables to manage or layers and layers of clothing confining your movement,” Creach said. “All you have to do is use the One-Layer® app on any smart device to manage your own personal climate. From the use of FabRoc™, a proprietary heat technology, to the attention of every manufacturing detail, the One-Layer smart system will allow you to work safer, play longer, and go where the other guys can’t.”

H.E.A.T., Inc. was formed in 2016 with the goal of creating heated gear that effectively warms key parts of the body while also providing its wearers greater flexibility and movement than what’s currently on the market. The ONE-LAYER design and development team consists of experts with vast experience from iconic U.S. companies as well as the private sector.

Posted August 6, 2021

Source: H.E.A.T. (Heated Electronic Active Technology)

NRF: Retail Cargo Expected To Set Record In August As Merchants Move From Back-To-School To Holiday Preparations

SAN FRANCISCO — August 6, 2021 — Imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports should hit yet another record in August as consumer demand continues to stretch supply chains and retailers shift from the back-to-school season to the peak shipping season for winter holiday merchandise, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

“Back-to-school supplies have been hit by the same supply chain disruptions and port congestion that have affected other products this year, but retailers are working hard to ensure that school and college goods are where they need to be,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said. “Strong consumer demand has outpaced supply chain operations since late last year and could remain a challenge as the holidays approach. The continuing lack of labor, equipment and capacity has highlighted systemic issues and the need to create a truly 21st century supply chain to ensure resiliency against the next major disruption. Passage of infrastructure legislation currently pending in Congress is a key step in that direction. We need continued focus by the administration to help address these issues as well.”

“The strain of the continuing economic expansion is putting considerable pressure on the logistics supply chain,” Hackett Associates Founder Ben Hackett said. “We’re seeing a lack of shipping capacity combined with port congestion as vessels line up to discharge goods from both Asia and Europe. Delays are stretching to landside as port terminals struggle with space shortages, and labor challenges are affecting ports, railroads and trucking companies alike. This part of the recovery is not a pretty sight.”

U.S. ports covered by Global Port Tracker handled 2.15 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units in June, the latest month for which final numbers are available. That was down 7.8 percent from May but up 33.7 percent from a year earlier, when many stores were closed because of the pandemic. A TEU is one 20-foot container or its equivalent.

Ports have not reported July numbers yet, but Global Port Tracker projected the month at 2.22 million TEU, which would be up 15.7 percent from the same time last year.

August is forecast at 2.37 million TEU, which would be up 12.6 percent year-over-year and top May’s 2.33 million TEU for the largest number of containers imported during a single month since NRF began tracking imports in 2002. August is the beginning of the “peak season” when retailers stock up on holiday merchandise each year. Many retailers are moving up their shipments this year as part of their risk mitigation strategies to ensure that sufficient inventory will be available during the holidays.

September is forecast at 2.21 million TEU, up 4.9 percent year-over-year; October at 2.15 million TEU, down 3 percent for the first year-over-year decline since July 2020; November at 2.07 million TEU, down 1.5 percent, and December at 2.02 million TEU, down 4.1 percent.

The first half of 2021 totaled 12.8 million TEU, up 35.6 percent from the same period last year. For the full year, 2021 is on track to total 25.9 million TEU, up 17.5 percent over 2020 and a new annual record topping last year’s 22 million. Cargo imports during 2020 were up 1.9 percent over 2019 despite the pandemic.

Global Port Tracker, which is produced for NRF by Hackett Associates, provides historical data and forecasts for the U.S. ports of Los Angeles/Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Tacoma on the West Coast; New York/New Jersey, Port of Virginia, Charleston, Savannah, Port Everglades, Miami and Jacksonville on the East Coast, and Houston on the Gulf Coast. The report is free to NRF retail members, and subscription information is available at NRF.com/PortTracker or Subscription information for non-members can be found at www.globalporttracker.com

Posted August 6, 2021

Source: The National Retail Federation (NRF)

Levi Strauss & Co. To Acquire Activewear Brand Beyond Yoga

SAN FRANCISCO — August 5, 2021 — Levi Strauss & Co. and Beyond Yoga — a fast-growing, premium athletic and lifestyle apparel brand based in the United States — today announced that they have signed a purchase agreement for the sale of Beyond Yoga to LS&Co. The transaction will be financed with cash and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. Following closing of the transaction, additional financial and operational details will be provided.

This acquisition will bring the Beyond Yoga brand to more consumers through direct-to-consumer expansion, including brick-and-mortar retail, gender and category growth, and further development of the wholesale footprint with premium partners. With this transaction, LS&Co. enters the activewear category, complementing LS&Co.’s growing women’s business and enabling LS&Co. to allocate its global resources and infrastructure to significantly expand Beyond Yoga, building on its largely digital ecosystem. LS&Co.’s successful brand-building capabilities will help Beyond Yoga grow globally as it capitalizes on the continued consumer uptake of premium, casual and wellness trends.

“This acquisition establishes LS&Co.’s presence in the fast-growing activewear segment with a brand with tremendous growth potential,” said Chip Bergh, president and CEO of LS&Co. “The foundation the Beyond Yoga team has built, combined with LS&Co.’s resources, global reach and scale, make me confident that Beyond Yoga will become a powerful growth engine for LS&Co. and help drive our strategic priorities. Beyond Yoga’s values-led approach to business, centered on inclusivity and authenticity, makes it a natural fit to our company portfolio. We look forward to welcoming the Beyond Yoga team to LS&Co.”

“Beyond Yoga is an excellent addition to our brand portfolio and will accelerate our long-term growth algorithm,” said Harmit Singh, CFO of LS&Co. “The brand has more than doubled its revenue and grown profitability in a disciplined manner over the last three years. This acquisition further strengthens LS&Co.’s revenue trajectory, enhances our gross and EBIT margins and is immediately accretive to our earnings. Given our strong liquidity position, this transaction, which is consistent with our capital allocation strategy, allows us to profitably scale a high-return, digital business.”

Following completion of the transaction, Beyond Yoga will operate as a standalone division within LS&Co. Co-founder Michelle Wahler will continue to be CEO of Beyond Yoga and will report to Bergh.

“We are honored and excited to become a part of the LS&Co. family,” Wahler said. “Joining their portfolio will enable us to accelerate our growth by leveraging the experience and resources of their team and their global infrastructure. We are thrilled to have LS&Co. help us expand our brand to a wider audience, as we continue to promote our mission of inclusivity and acceptance for all.”

“I have always had one goal: to make women feel good in their bodies. Beyond Yoga was created with this mission in mind, and it has served as the touchstone of the company,” said Jodi Guber Brufsky, founder and chief creative officer of Beyond Yoga. “It was important to me that when the time came, the company would move into the hands of someone whose values matched ours. We are so excited about this partnership and look forward to a successful future.”

Posted August 5, 2021

Source: Levi Strauss & Co.

Delta Apparel Achieves All-Time Record Third Quarter Earnings

GREENVILLE, S.C. — August 5, 2021 — Delta Apparel Inc., a provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, today announced exceptionally strong results for its third quarter ended July 3, 2021 (the June quarter).

Robert W. Humphreys, the company’s chairman and CEO, commented, “Our results reflect our strongest quarterly earnings performance on record. We surpassed our expectations as sales returned to pre-pandemic levels and gross margins continued to expand, highlighting the strength and resilience of our diversified business model.”

Humphreys continued: “While top line growth has been hampered by inventory constraints and labor shortages in our Delta Group segment, customer demand remains robust as we continue to expand our reach with large retail and global brand partners seeking the products and value-added services we can uniquely provide. Salt Life delivered record quarterly sales with strong, double-digit growth across its sales channels including over 150-percent growth in our direct-to-consumer channels compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 2019, highlighting the strength of brand’s omnichannel marketing initiatives.

“We are thrilled with our performance during the quarter as it highlights the benefits of our broad channels of distribution, the demand in the market for the unique products and services we offer, and the efficiencies we can achieve with our vertically-integrated operations. We believe the momentum we are experiencing is just the beginning and, coupled with our ongoing strategic initiatives, positions us well for continued growth and profitability expansion,” Humphreys concluded.

For the June 2021 quarter:

  • Net sales were $118.7 million, an increase of 65.3-percent compared to the prior year third quarter when operations were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to the fiscal 2019 third quarter, net sales were relatively flat driven by a 36-percent increase in net sales in the Salt Life Group partially offset by a 5-percent decline in the Delta Group segment. June quarter sales grew 9.2 percent from the March 2021 quarter, and sales in both segments exceeded internal expectations.
  • The strong sales performance in the Salt Life business was driven by double-digit year-over-year growth in its wholesale, e-commerce, and branded-retail channels, with Salt Life retail doors driving sales growth of 250 percent from the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Delta Group net sales declined as inventory was not available to support the strong order demand, and labor shortages impacted U.S. production and distribution capacity.
  • Gross profit was $30.2 million compared to $3.0 million in the prior year third quarter. Gross margin improved to 25.5 percent versus 4.2 percent in the prior year, and 20.8 percent in the June 2019 quarter, driven by higher direct-to-consumer sales and the benefit of strategic pricing initiatives combined with lower product costs still flowing through cost of sales.
  • Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $19.9 million, or 16.8 percent of sales, in the June quarter compared to $15.2 million, or 21.2 percent of sales, in the prior year third quarter, and $17.9 million, or 15.0 percent of sales, in the third quarter of fiscal 2019. The increase in SG&A compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2019 was driven by higher incentive compensation expenses, consistent with the improved profitability.
  • Operating income in the June 2021 quarter was $11.9 million compared to the prior year third quarter loss of $21.6 million, which included $23.1 million of COVID-19 related adjustments. Third quarter fiscal 2021 operating income increased 40 percent from the same quarter in fiscal 2019. The June 2021 quarter included a $1.2 million favorable adjustment to the contingent earnout liability from the DTG2Go acquisition. The June 2019 quarter included a $1.3 million gain related to the favorable settlement of a commercial litigation matter.
  • Net earnings for the June 2021 quarter were $8.2 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $17.8 million, or $2.58 per share, in the June 2020 quarter, which included $17.7 million, or $2.57 per diluted share, of after-tax expenses associated with COVID-19. Net earnings per diluted share for the June 2021 quarter increased 60 percent compared to the same quarter in fiscal 2019. The June 2021 quarter included $0.9 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, of after-tax income related to the reduction of fair value of the contingent earnout liability. The third quarter fiscal 2019 results included an after-tax gain of $0.7 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, related to the settlement of a commercial litigation matter.

Total inventory as of June 2021 was $152.3 million, down $5.7 million compared to $158.0 million from a year ago. Total inventory increased $3.8 million from March 2021 resulting from an increase in raw materials and in-process inventory, partially offset by a $2.9 million decrease in finished goods. Total net debt, including capital lease financing and cash on hand, was $132.3 million as of June 2021, representing a $4.8 million increase from net debt levels a year ago, and a $2.9 million decrease from net debt levels in March 2021. The decline in total net debt since the March quarter was due to improved profitability, partially offset an in-process inventory build and $6.6 million paid for the Autoscale.ai technology announced on June 8, 2021. Cash on hand and availability under the company’s U.S. revolving credit facility totaled $43.4 million as of June 2021, a $2.3 million decrease from a year ago.

Posted August 5, 2021

Source: Delta Apparel Inc.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Appointment Of Sharen J. Turney To Board Of Directors

KATY, Texas — August 5, 2021 — Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. announced today, effective immediately, the appointment of Sharen J. Turney to its board of firectors, its Compensation Committee and its Nominating and Governance Committee. Academy also announced today that Nathaniel “Nate” Taylor will step down as a member of the Governance Committee, effective concurrently with Turney’s appointment to that committee. With these changes, Academy’s Board now comprises nine directors and the Governance Committee is now comprised entirely of independent members.

“We are very excited to add Sharen’s deep retail and e-commerce background to our Board,” said Ken C. Hicks, Academy chairman, president and CEO. “Her global experience was developed over three decades of senior executive roles at some of the most recognized brands in the world. As a native Oklahoman, she understands our customer. She also has unparalleled experience acquiring and retaining customers during a tremendous growth phase similar to the one Academy is entering.  We look forward to leveraging her expertise along with her strong prior and current board experience.”

Turney, previously served as the CEO of Russia-based denim brand Gloria Jeans. Before joining Gloria Jeans, Turney served as president and CEO of Victoria’s Secret, a division of L Brands Inc., and as president and CEO of Victoria’s Secret Direct, the brand’s catalogue and e-commerce operation. Prior to that, Turney spent several years in various executive roles, including president and CEO of Neiman Marcus Direct, the direct marketing division of Neiman Marcus Group. Turney has also served as an advisor to several retailers and technology companies.

Currently, Turney serves on the board of directors of Alliance Data Systems Corp., including on its Nominating and Governance Committee and as Chair of its Compensation Committee.  Previously, she served on the board of directors of Sweden-based designer sock and underwear brand Happy Socks AB, the board of directors of M/I Homes Inc., and the board of directors of FULLBEAUTY Brands. Additionally, Turney serves as a director of the University of Oklahoma Foundation, including on its Investment Committee, and served as a director of Nationwide Children’s Hospital Inc., including as chairman of the board of its Research Institute. Turney received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma and serves on the Baker Retailing Center Industry Advisory Board at Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

The board selected Turney because of her prior board and executive leadership roles, extensive digital/e-commerce, marketing, operations, financial skills, and her experience as both a retailer and vendor serving the retail community.

Posted August 5, 2021

Source: Academy Sports + Outdoors

Carhartt Promotes Danilo Amoretty To Senior Vice President Of Global Product Supply And Operations

Danilo Amoretty

DEARBORN, Mich. — August 5, 2021 — Carhartt is pleased to announce the promotion of Danilo Amoretty to the newly created role of senior vice president of Global Product Supply and Operations. In this position, he will join Carhartt’s senior leadership team where he will help develop a production, operations and procurement vision for its supply chain to ensure multi-year growth, product line expansion plans and profitability. Amoretty will report to Linda Hubbard, president and COO for Carhartt.

Most recently, he served the company as vice president of Global Product Supply. In this role, Amoretty delivered a new supply-driven model to position America’s premium workwear brand for growth. This model has proven to be an excellent way for the company to support market demand and grow its supply chain while continuing to meet its quality commitment to customers and associates.

Amoretty joined Carhartt in March 2018 as vice president of Supply Chain Operations where he successfully collaborated with departments across the organization to align the global supply chain and corporate strategies to realize sustainable operational and cost efficiencies.

“Over the last few years, Danilo has proven to be a strategic and innovative leader, delivering on his commitments, and building strong relationships with new and existing suppliers,” Hubbard said. “We look forward to his continued business insights and expertise, as well as leveraging his passion for building a better world for all hardworking people.”

Prior to joining Carhartt, Amoretty served as director of Sourcing Americas at VF Corp., where he led the ideation and implementation of the sourcing strategy in the Western Hemisphere and drove the product innovation process. From 2001 to 2012, he was vice president of Sourcing for Fruit of the Loom Inc.

Amoretty earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business and Management from Harding University and his Master of Business Administration from Western Kentucky University. He is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, as well as certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt.

Posted August 5, 2021

Source: Carhartt Inc.

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