Wolverine World Wide, Inc. appointed Richie Woodworth to the position of president of the company's Lifestyle Group, which includes the Sperry, Stride Rite, Keds, and Hush Puppies brands, effective Jan. 3, 2016....
Nike Inc. will open a two-level, 22,000-square-feet store in downtown Detroit in spring 2016....
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has instituted an investigation to assess the likely impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement on the U.S. economy as a whole and on specific industry sectors and the interests of U.S. consumers....
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. gave the market a nudge Tuesday with in-line revenues and comparable store sales and better-than-expected Q3 earnings. “Overall we had a good quarter,” said Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon during the firm’s conference call. ...
Kohl’s Department Stores appointed Sona Chawla to the newly created position of chief operating officer, reporting directly to Kohl’s chairman, chief executive officer and president Kevin Mansell....
Gazelle Sports is opening a store in downtown Birmingham, MI in early summer 2016. The run specialty retailer, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2015, already has four stores in Michigan in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Holland and Northville. ...
Lululemon Athletica inc. plans to hire former Nike executive Gina Warren as executive vice president, culture & talent, effective Feb. 1, 2016. ...
Dick's Sporting Goods reported adjusted earnings rose 10 percent in the third quarter, coming in at the lower end of its guidance. Same-store sales inched up 0.4 percent. ...
The 2015 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Black Friday Shopping Study shows more than 7 in 10 Americans (71 percent) are planning to make holiday purchases over the Thanksgiving holiday period. ...
Puma appointed Stefan Gnad as its new head of golf within its affiliate Cobra Puma Golf Dach & Benelux. In his new role, Gnad will head up the Cobra Golf and Puma Golf business including equipment, footwear, apparel and accessories in the Dach & Benelux...