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Retail · Gaming
West Palm Beach, FL, Sept 15, 2026 - U.S. Polo Assn.®, the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), with a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and distribution in more than 190 countries through over 1,200 retail stores worldwide, today announced the appointment of David Swetman as Global Design Lead, Men's and Boys', further strengthening the sports brand's Global Product Leadership Team as U.S. Polo Assn. continues its worldwide expansion and evolution.
U.S. Polo Assn. continues to expand as one of the world's largest and fastest-growing sports brands, serving consumers globally through its extensive retail, e-commerce, and licensing network. The appointment reflects U.S. Polo Assn.'s continued global growth and strategic investment in world-class talent as the brand expands its product innovation, strengthens its consumer appeal, and advances its position as one of the world's leading sports brands.
Swetman joins the U.S. Polo Assn. Global Design Team with some 20 years of menswear design and creative leadership experience, most recently serving as Senior Concept Designer, Global Menswear at Abercrombie & Fitch. During his tenure, he played a meaningful role in the evolution of Abercrombie & Fitch's menswear business during a period of significant brand reinvention, consumer relevance, and global growth. Throughout his career, Swetman has been instrumental in developing global product strategies, shaping seasonal narratives, and creating commercially successful collections that resonate with consumers around the world.
In his new role, Swetman will lead the global design vision and product direction for all men's and boys' apparel across the U.S. Polo Assn. brand worldwide. Working closely with the brand's worldwide network of licensees, he will help further elevate the men's and boys' businesses by driving a cohesive global design direction while supporting regional market opportunities. His responsibilities will include product design direction, trend forecasting, concept development, seasonal storytelling, and category innovation across all men's and boys' U.S. Polo Assn. collections.
"As we continue to expand around the world, we remain committed to investing in exceptional talent that can elevate our product offerings, strengthen our global design capabilities, and shape the future of our men's and boys' businesses around the world," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. "David's experience translating consumer insights into building successful global collections and contributing to one of the industry's most notable brand transformations makes him an outstanding addition to our team as we execute our elevated brand plan and goal of $4 billion in global retail sales.
"David's appointment represents another important investment in global talent and another major step in the ongoing evolution of U.S. Polo Assn.," Prince added.
Throughout his career, Swetman has demonstrated a unique ability to blend creative vision with a strong understanding of the global marketplace. At Abercrombie & Fitch, he helped define the global creative direction for menswear, contributing to seasonal concept development, product strategy, design innovation, and category growth. He also served as lead designer for all third-party menswear collaborations, translating cultural insights and emerging consumer trends into compelling product assortments with broad consumer appeal.
"I am excited to join U.S. Polo Assn. during a period of exceptional global growth and momentum," said David Swetman, Global Design Lead, Men's and Boys' at U.S. Polo Assn. "The brand's authentic heritage in the sport of polo, combined with its expanding global footprint and strong foundation for future growth, presents a tremendous opportunity to further elevate the men's and boys' businesses across our global markets as we continue to engage the next generation of consumers.
"I look forward to partnering with our global teams and licensees to create memorable product experiences, elevate the men's and boys' businesses, and strengthen the brand's connection with consumers around the world," Swetman added.
A graduate of the prestigious Central Saint Martins in London, Swetman earned a First-Class Honours degree in Fashion Design, Menswear. His expertise spans creative direction, concept design, trend forecasting, product design, global product development, category leadership, and design team mentorship.
About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global
U.S. Polo Assn. is the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through more than 1,200 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores as well as thousands of additional points of distribution, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children in more than 190 countries worldwide. U.S. Polo Assn.'s Global Polo Shirt Campaign, An Icon Born from the Game, is a powerful tribute to the iconic polo shirt's authentic sports origins and its evolution into one of the world's most enduring style essentials.
The global sport brand sponsors major polo events around the world, including the U.S. Open Polo Championship®, held annually at the USPA National Polo Center in The Palm Beaches, the premier polo tournament in the United States. Historic deals with ESPN in the United States, TNT and Eurosport in Europe, Star Sports in India, and BeIn Sports in the Middle East now broadcast several of the premier polo championships in the world, sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn., making the thrilling sport accessible to millions of sports fans globally for the very first time.
U.S. Polo Assn. has recently been named one of USA Today's Most Trusted Brands and in 2026 was ranked the top sports licensor in the world, surpassing the NFL, PGA Tour, and Formula 1, according to License Global. The sport-inspired brand is being recognized internationally with awards for global growth and sport content. Due to its tremendous success as a global brand, U.S. Polo Assn. has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Modern Retail, WWD and GQ as well as on Yahoo Finance and Bloomberg, among many other noteworthy media sources around the world. For more information, visit uspoloassnglobal.com and follow @uspoloassn.
USPA Global is a subsidiary of the United States Polo Association (USPA) and manages the multi-billion-dollar sports brand, U.S. Polo Assn. USPA Global also manages the subsidiary, Global Polo, which is the worldwide leader in polo sport content. To learn more, visit globalpolo.com or Global Polo on YouTube.
For Further Information, Contact:
Stacey Kovalsky
VP, Global PR & Communications
Phone: +1.561.790.8036
Email: skovalsky@uspagl.com
Kaela Drake
Senior PR & Communications Specialist
Phone: +1.561.790.8036
Email: kdrake@uspagl.com
SOURCE: USPA Global
Sep 15 · 11:00·ACN Newswire
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HONG KONG, Sept 15, 2026 - Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited (“Lukfook” or the “Group”) (Stock Code: 0590) is pleased to announce the grand opening of Lukfook Jewellery’s Shop at Westfield Stratford City, London, on 10 September. The grand opening ceremony featured guests of honour including Ms. Joey Ko, Director of the HKTDC for the UK, Nordics & Ireland, Ms. Amy Lowe, Deputy General Manager of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Group, Mr. Tony Hurley, Operations and Estate Manager of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Group. They were accompanied by Ms. Wong Hau Yeung, Shirley, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Lukfook Group, Mr. Cheung Cheuk Kin, Billy, Senior Business Director of the Group, Mr. Cheung Chi Keung, Darwin, Property Director of the Group, Mr. Ricky Yiu, United Kingdom District Manager of Lukfook Jewellery, and Ms. Evana Wong, Head of Westfield Stratford City Shop to unveil the new shop with all distinguished guests.
Mr. Wong Wai Sheung, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lukfook Group, said, “The Group set a new three-year strategic plan last year with the goal of expanding into three new overseas markets. As a core hub in Europe, the United Kingdom gathers international tourists and local consumers with high purchasing power, offering enormous market potential that serves as a key driver to realise this plan. Looking ahead, the Group will continue to explore potential European markets, refine its regional retail network, capitalise on market opportunities, and further implement its corporate vision of 'Brand of Hong Kong, Sparkling the World’.”
Westfield Stratford City is situated in a highly vibrant core neighborhood of London, boasting a prime location that integrates fashion, dining, and social experiences, making it immensely popular among local consumers and tourists alike. The Group believes that, leveraging the shopping center's strong foot traffic advantage, this cooperation will generate significant synergy to showcase Lukfook Jewellery's exquisite craftsmanship and brand appeal to a broader audience of United Kingdom and international consumers.
Address:
Unit SU2037, Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Olympic Park, London, E201EJ, United Kingdom
Ms. Wong Hau Yeung, Shirley, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Lukfook Group (4th right), Ms. Joey Ko, Director of the HKTDC for the UK, Nordics & Ireland (4th left), Ms. Amy Lowe, Deputy General Manager, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Group (3rd right), Mr. Tony Hurley, Operations and Estate Manager of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield Group (3rd left), Mr. Cheung Cheuk Kin, Billy, Senior Business Director of Lukfook Group (2nd right), Mr. Cheung Chi Keung, Darwin (2nd left), Property Director of the Group, Mr. Ricky Yiu, United Kingdom District Manager of Lukfook Jewellery (1st right) and Ms. Evana Wong, Head of Westfield Stratford City Shop (1st left), officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremony
About Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited (Stock Code: 0590)
The Group, founded by a group of experienced jewellery specialists, is one of the leading jewellery retailers in Hong Kong, China and Chinese Mainland. With the first Lukfook Jewellery shop established in North Point, Hong Kong in 1991, it has always been upholding the service motto of “Exquisite Craftsmanship, Quality Services and Customer Orientation”. In May 1997, the Group was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. We principally engage in the sourcing, designing, wholesaling, trademark licensing and retailing of a variety of gold and platinum jewellery and gem-set jewellery products. Through multi-brand strategy to cater to the needs of different customers, the Group’s brands, including Lukfook Jewellery, 3DG Jewellery, Heirloom Fortune, Lukfook Joaillerie, Goldstyle, and Love LUKFOOK JEWELLERY, currently have a total of around 2,900 points of sale in 14 countries and regions, crafting the finest jewellery and providing quality services for customers. The Group will continue to identify new business opportunities in the international market and actively pursue further development in China and overseas markets in response to its corporate vision, “Brand of Lukfook, Sparkling the World”.
For more information, please visit the official website of Lukfook Group at www.lukfook.com.
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NAPERVILLE, IL, Sept 15, 2026 - Matthew DeFeo joins Chervon as Senior Vice President of Sales, Training, and Recruiting effective September 14, 2026, reporting to CEO Joe Galli.
Matthew DeFeo brings more than four decades of experience in the power tool and outdoor power equipment industry. He has an exceptional track record in building and leading large sales organizations, channel marketing teams, and training and development teams. DeFeo is widely recognized as a world-class leader in the campus recruiting of high potential graduates. He has built out impressive in-store sales coverage teams, end user marketing teams, campus recruiting teams, and training teams with an intense focus on key account alignment.
A hallmark of DeFeo's remarkable career is his mentorship and development of recent college graduates. His dynamic and inspired leadership has mentored hundreds who have flourished in their subsequent highly-successful careers.
DeFeo's career began at Black and Decker (B&D) in 1987 where he rapidly advanced through a succession of sales and marketing roles over 19 years. He was one of the original members who created and launched the DeWalt PRO power tool business in 1992.
DeFeo was recognized as a consistent performer throughout his time at B&D / Dewalt. In 2006, Matt joined Techtronic Industries (TTI) as Vice President of Sales responsible for recruiting, building, and managing a vast network of sales representatives. He ultimately was promoted to the position of Group President of Sales, Training, Recruiting and Human Resources. DeFeo's leadership was instrumental in building both the Milwaukee and Ryobi power tool brands at TTI.
DeFeo helped build and scale a sales organization of more than 2,300 people across the United States and Mexico. He also played a central role in shaping TTI's talent development strategy including launching the company's training systems.
"Matt DeFeo is widely recognized as a powerful and inspiring senior executive leader. His addition will help catalyze our next phase of exciting growth at Chervon," said Joe Galli, CEO of Chervon.
"I am incredibly excited to join Chervon. The company's obsessive customer-centricity is a perfect match for my philosophy in building businesses," said Matt DeFeo. "Their advanced cordless technology and new product development capabilities all present an extraordinary opportunity for long-term growth."
ABOUT CHERVON
Chervon North America is part of a global total solution provider specializing in R&D, manufacturing, testing, sales, and after-sales service of power tools and outdoor power equipment (OPE).
Guided by user-centric innovation, the Company operates an integrated business model supported by global sales and distribution networks. Chervon's portfolio includes EGO, FLEX, SKIL, and DEVON, serving industrial, professional, and consumer markets globally.
Better Tools. Better World.
Chervon is committed to delivering superior products to users worldwide through continuous innovation and strives to become a global leader in power tools and OPE in the lithium-ion, intelligent, and digital era.
PR Contact:
Corporate Communications: CorpComm@na.chervongroup.com
SOURCE: Chervon
Sep 14 · 23:00·ACN Newswire
Retail · Automotive
NAPERVILLE, IL, Sept 15, 2026 - Jeffrey P. Campbell joins Chervon as Senior Vice President of Industrial Commercial Sales effective Monday, September 14, 2026, reporting to CEO Joe Galli.
Campbell joins Chervon with 25 years of exceptional executive leadership experience in the professional tool industry. He has built and led high-performance sales and channel marketing teams, developed strategic key account partnerships and has consistently driven strong growth across all professional and automotive channels of distribution. In his new role, Campbell will lead Chervon's Industrial / Commercial Sales network serving the many professional and automotive tool channels.
"Jeff brings an impressive and unmatched combination of professional and automotive channel sales leadership, channel management, customer partnership skills and organizational development," said Joe Galli, CEO of Chervon. "His exhaustive command of our channels, key accounts, and users, combined with his deep understanding of our aftersales service requirements and channel marketing expertise will be instrumental as we accelerate our company's growth in the years ahead."
Campbell started his career at Porter Cable Pro Power Tools in 1990 and rose through a series of increasingly responsible positions until being named Vice President of Sales. In 2003, Campbell was named Vice President of Sales for the Irwin/Lenox Professional Tool Group. Campbell then was a Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Werner Ladder before joining the Apex Tool Group as Executive Vice President of Professional Tool Sales.
"Chervon has built an exceptional foundation of brands, products, and core competencies, and I am extremely excited about the opportunity ahead," said Campbell. "The company's combination of advanced cordless technology and thriving product development system combined with a maniacal focus on customers all provide a massive opportunity for future growth."
ABOUT CHERVON
Chervon North America is part of a global total solution provider specializing in R&D, manufacturing, testing, sales, and after-sales service of power tools and outdoor power equipment (OPE).
Guided by user-centric innovation, the Company operates an integrated business model supported by global sales and distribution networks. Chervon's portfolio includes EGO, FLEX, SKIL, and DEVON, serving industrial, professional, and consumer markets globally.
Better Tools. Better World.
Chervon is committed to delivering superior products to users worldwide through continuous innovation and strives to become a global leader in power tools and OPE in the lithium-ion, intelligent, and digital era.
PR Contact:
Corporate Communications: CorpComm@na.chervongroup.com
SOURCE: Chervon
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