Commerce-based Blue Holdings Inc.—owners of the Antik Denim, Yanuk and Taverniti So Jeans brands—named Eric R. Hohl chief financial officer, succeeding Larry Jacobs, who has left the company. Hohl was previously executive vice president and chief financial officer of golf brand Ashworth more»

Los Angeles–based People’s Liberation Inc., makers of People’s Liberation and William Rast apparel, have inked an exclusive distribution deal with London-based Subranded/The Clear Agency for both brands in the United Kingdom through December 2010. more»

Seattle-based outdoor apparel and equipment retailer Recreational Equipment Inc., better known as REI, released its second annual stewardship report, which outlines the cooperative company’s social and environmental priorities and efforts over the last year. Among the report’s more»

Menomonee Falls, Wis.–based department store Kohl’s Corp. named former Jones executive Peter Boneparth and consulting executive Dale E. Jones to its board of directors. Previously, Boneparth was president and chief executive officer of Jones Apparel Group. Prior to his work at Jones, more»

New York–based Iconix Brand Group Inc. formed a joint venture with Hong Kong–based Novel Fashion Holdings Ltd. The joint venture, called Iconix China, will look for an Asian partner to help market one of Iconix’s brands—including Candie’s, Bongo, Badgley Mischka, Joe more»