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    Athleta to get new CEO

    2023-07-25T10:25:00Z

    Chris Blakeslee is to be the new President and CEO of Athleta as of Aug. 7, parent company Gap Inc. has announced. Blakeslee has most recently served as President of sister companies Alo Yoga and Bella+Canvas since 2017. Under Blakeslee’s leadership, Alo Yoga focused on a fashion-forward approach to wellness, ...

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    A new sportswear show for consumers in the U.K.

    2021-10-07T14:02:00Z

    Independent Exhibitions (INDX) is founding a quarterly trade show for the U.K. devoted to both flavors of sportswear, athleisure and performance, in all varieties of sport. The first edition of Sports & Leisure, curated by the buying group Associated Independent Stores (AIS), is scheduled for Dec. 1-2 at the Cranmore ...