08 Jul Target hires three new senior-level executives
The Minneapolis-based retailer announced today that it has appointed three new senior-level executives in the fields of information technology, e-commerce and digital products. The new...
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08 Jul Under Armour, NIKE, benefits from Adidas decision on Amazon, eBay, Sterne Agee analyst says
"The lack of restriction will likely cause Adidas to become a more promotional brand, and likely suffer the wrath of its better wholesale partners, which...
07 Jul Truck driver shortage, other troubles could push up prices for consumers
The U.S. is home to 3.2 million truckers but needs another 30,000 drivers, the American Trucking Associations said. The shortage has been a persistent issue;...
07 Jul Amazon joins ranks of top 10 retailers, McDonald’s falls off
With domestic sales up 27 percent between 2012 and 2013 to $44 billion, Amazon.com muscled its way from the No. 11 spot to No. 9,...
06 Jul World Cup cleats and goals tracked closely by Nike, Adidas
Through Friday, Nike cleats had accounted for 70 of the 149 World Cup goals scored, Adidas 65, Puma 8, Mizuno 3 and Warrior 3, according...
02 Jul American Eagle to open London stores in fall
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. will make its first foray into the United Kingdom by opening three stores in the London area during the fall, the...
02 Jul Parent Of Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores Acquires West Coast Sports Chain
The owner of Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob's Stores says it has an agreement to buy Sport Chalet, Inc., a chain of West Coast sporting...
02 Jul Skora running shoe brand moves from Portland to Seattle
Skora Inc., a maker of minimalist running footwear, announced Tuesday that it is moving its headquarters from Portland to Seattle....
01 Jul VF Corp has a lab to study the way you shop
The lab has cameras that record shoppers. The VF team reviews the footage for suggestions that they pass along to retailers. "They take...
01 Jul Engaging Congress in New Ways: Congressional Fantasy Softball Winners Awarded Prizes by FDRA
Houghton received a Zappos gift certificate courtesy of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America and a bat used in the 53rd Annual Roll Call...