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Target Transfers takes over Jester Prints’ production and fulfilment
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ollowing the announcement in March that Geoff Thorne of Jester Prints was retiring, it has now been confirmed that Target Transfers will take over the transfer production of the business.
The deal will see Target Transfers take over the production and fulfilment on behalf of Jester Prints, effective from April 6 from its Braintree manufacturing and fulfilment centre.
Martin Borley, managing director of Target Transfers, said: “We are delighted to be able to support our good friend Geoff and Jester Prints and welcome his customers to the Target Transfers family. We are confident that this
Geoff Thorne and Martin Borley shake on the deal
arrangement will further strengthen our position in the market and provide all customers with even greater choice and speed of supply.
“I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Geoff, who has been
VF Corporation announces new leadership appointments
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F Corporation has announced key leadership
appointment at its Dickies, Altra, Smartwool and Icebreaker brands. VF’s interim president and CEO, Benno Dorer, said: “VF is committed to nurturing
a fixture in the heat transfer industry for almost 50 years and a very dear friend. I know I speak for the whole industry in wishing Geoff a happy retirement. “We are honoured to continue his legacy and build on the solid foundation that he has established over the years.” These changes will bring significant benefits to Jester Prints’ customers, including increased capacity, enhanced product offerings, and improved efficiencies in production and fulfilment. Target Transfers is committed to maintaining the high standards of quality and service that Jester Prints is known for and looks forward to serving both new and existing customers with the same level of care and attention to detail.
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its strong pipeline of internal talent. We are pleased to recognise and further develop three outstanding VF leaders with important and challenging new or expanded assignments.” Todd Dalhausser, previously brand president of Altra, has been appointed to the position of global brand president, Dickies. He will report to Mr Dorer and serve on VF’s executive leadership team.
Jen McLaren, previously brand president of Smartwool, has been appointed to the position of brand president, Altra and general manager, VF North America key accounts. She will continue reporting to Martino Scabbia Guerrini, EVP and president, EMEA, APAC and Emerging Brands. In addition to overseeing the Altra brand, Ms McLaren will lead VF’s key account management program across North America. She will drive
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consistent strategic engagement with VF’s large wholesale customers on behalf of all VF brands.
Jan Van Mossevelde, president
of Icebreaker, is assuming additional responsibility for the Smartwool brand as part of VF’s focus on capturing future opportunities for strategic and operational synergies across these brands as a foundation for stronger and more profitable growth. He will continue reporting to Scabbia Guerrini. With responsibility for both brands, Van Mossevelde will lead strategies that build on and reinforce their industry leading positions in merino wool and natural fibres. While each brand will continue to operate separately, they will collaborate on a cohesive strategy to leverage their respective strengths and capabilities in addition to VF’s global business platforms more broadly.
Russell Athletic USA launches kids’ collection with Zara
ussell Europe’s parent company has joined forces with Zara to launch a capsule collection for kids that taps into the tradition-rich history of the Russell Athletic brand with sporty minimalist essentials. The Russell Athletic x Zara Kids collection includes sporty, modern essentials such as mottled grey hoodies and joggers that tune into current trends blending normcore, utility and streetwear minimalism. In addition, the
The collection features a mix of relaxed and fitted styles
collection features a mix of relaxed and fitted styles, ideal for tone-on-tone layered looks that will score big in spring 2023. Highlights in the collection include colour co-ordinated sets, straight-leg shorts, oversized logo shirts and sporty retro colour accents in red and blue – a clear homage to Russell Athletic’s brand history. High-quality logo prints, lettering and silicone details also add exciting accents.
The collection is available as of now in 470 branches worldwide as well as online.
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
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