Agoura Hills–based outdoor- and lifestyle-apparel manufacturer Gramicci inked a Canadian distribution deal with Recreation Outfitters Inc. The Vancouver, B.C.–based company has been distributing outdoor-apparel labels for more than three decades, working with brands such as Deuter, more»

Calvin Klein Inc., a division of Phillips–Van Heusen Corp., has struck a licensing deal with G-III Apparel Group Ltd. for the Calvin Klein better women’s sportswear collection. Kellwood Co. previously held the license. The agreement gives G-III the right to manufacture and distribute more»

New York–based Jones Apparel Group Inc. promoted Jay Friedman to chief executive officer of company-owned retail footwear and apparel. Previously, he was president of company-owned retail footwear and apparel. In other Jones news, the company announced a new domain name for its corporate Web more»

Beaverton Ore.–based Nike Inc. promoted Eric Sprunk to vice president for product, a new position for the company. Sprunk will oversee all Nike brand product across the company’s footwear, equipment and apparel divisions. The executive has been with Nike for 15 years, working in senior more»