NRF Releases 2026 Top 100 Retailers
For immediate release July 1, 2026 WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today released its annual list of the Top 100 Retailers, compiled by Kantar. The 2026...
02 July, 2026
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Genesco Names Jonathan Collins Chief Financial Officer
June 29, 2026 at 6:50 AM EDT NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 29, 2026-- Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today announced the appointment of Jonathan Collins as Senior Vice...
02 July, 2026
NIKE, Inc. Announces Planned CFO Transition
Jun 23, 2026 4:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that David M. Denton will join the company as Executive Vice...
02 July, 2026
Shoe Carnival, Inc. Announces Name Change to Shoe Station Group and Ticker Symbol Change to “SHOE”
Jun 11, 2026 6:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time FORT MILL, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shoe Carnival, Inc., (Nasdaq: SCVL) (the “Company”), a leading omnichannel retailer of footwear and accessories...
12 June, 2026
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Sales Grew Again in May
For immediate release June 9, 2026 WASHINGTON — Retail sales rose for the eighth consecutive month in May despite high gas prices and ongoing inflation, according to...
12 June, 2026
Skechers Exceeds $14 Million in Cash Donations to Save Cats and Dogs
Jun 8, 2026 9:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skechers announced that its philanthropic brand BOBS® from Skechers® has surpassed $14 million in donations to...
12 June, 2026
Caleres Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
June 4, 2026 First quarter adjusted EPS exceeds guidance. Reported first quarter net sales of $667 million, up 8.5%. Brand Portfolio sales increased 20.6%, with organic...
04 June, 2026
PVH Corp. Reports 2026 First Quarter Results and Updates Full Year Outlook
Jun 3, 2026 4:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time Delivered first quarter revenue of $2.0 billion, exceeding guidance on a reported basis and in line with...
04 June, 2026
Deckers Brands Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
May 21, 2026 4:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time Fourth Quarter FY 2026 Revenue Increased 10% to a Record $1.12 Billion Full Year FY 2026 Revenue...
28 May, 2026
NRF Applauds House Hearing Highlighting Pro-Growth Tax Policy for American Workers
For immediate release May 20, 2026 WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today applauded the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax hearing, “Your Paycheck, Returned: How...
21 May, 2026
PVH Corp. Announces Three New Appointments to Executive Leadership Team
May 19, 2026 8:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH) today announced three new appointments, including two internal promotions, to the company’s...
21 May, 2026
Wolverine Worldwide Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
May 14, 2026 6:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time ROCKFORD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended April...
15 May, 2026
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Sales Grew in April Despite High Gas Prices and Sustained Inflation
For immediate release May 13, 2026 WASHINGTON — Retail sales rose for the seventh consecutive month in April even as gas prices rose and inflation remained stubborn,...
15 May, 2026
Genesco Names Ashley Randolph Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
May 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2026-- Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today announced the appointment of Ashley Randolph as Vice President...
07 May, 2026
Wolverine Worldwide’s Work Group Makes Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Product Innovation and Brand Growth
Rockford, Mich., May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today announced leadership appointments to accelerate global product innovation and growth...
07 May, 2026