NRF: Imports Climbing But Below Pandemic Peaks
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should climb steadily through the summer but will remain below record-setting levels seen during most of...
10 April, 2023
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Piper Sandler’s Spring Survey Finds A Shift In Brands Winning With Teens
Converse, Crocs, Hoka, New Balance, and On were among the brands in the active lifestyle space increasing their appeal with teens in Piper Sandler’s 45th...
06 April, 2023
Boot Barn’s COO To Retire
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. reported that Gregory Hackman, executive vice president and chief operating officer, plans to retire in June. He will continue in his position...
06 April, 2023
Authentic Brands Group Makes Binding Offer To Acquire Boardriders
Authentic Brands Group reported it entered a period of exclusivity and made a binding offer to purchase Boardriders, the parent of Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC...
06 April, 2023
Nike, Inc. Appoints New EVP & Chief Communication Officer; Nigel Powell To Retire
Nike, Inc. promoted KeJuan Wilkins from vice president of Enterprise Communications to EVP, chief communications officer, responsible for global corporate, consumer and employee communications for Nike, Inc,...
06 April, 2023
Dick’s SG Names Chief E-Commerce Officer
Dick’s Sporting Goods hired Denise Karkos, formerly at SiriusXM, as chief e-commerce officer. Karkos was chief marketing officer at SiriusXM from October 2019 to April 2023, leading marketing...
06 April, 2023
U.S. Consumer Confidence Levels Drop For First Time In Four Months
The final confidence levels for March published in the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index came in at 62.0, down 5.0 (negative 7.5 percent) from February—the first...
03 April, 2023
Oofos Sees 82 Percent Year-Over-Year Sales Growth; Completes New Funding Round
Oofos recently completed a growth investment round of funding led by professional football quarterbacks Derek Carr and Alex Smith, and basketball coach Dawn Staley. The...
31 March, 2023
Macy’s To Transition Chairman And CEO Role
Macy’s, Inc. Chairman and CEO Jeff Gennette plans to retire in February 2024 after working for the retailer for 40 years. Following a rigorous succession planning process that...
31 March, 2023
Under Armour Names Steph Curry President of Curry Brand in Extended Partnership
Under Armour, Inc. extended and expanded its contract with the Golden State Warriors point guard and four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry in a deal beyond...
31 March, 2023
Foot Locker Touts Benefits Of Multi-Brand Retailing
At the JP Morgan Retail Round Up Conference, Mary Dillon, Foot Locker’s CEO, said while Foot Locker expects to resume growth with Nike by holiday...
31 March, 2023
The Athlete’s Foot Hires Lead Merchandiser And Buyer
The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) hired Beth Greenfield as its lead merchandiser and buyer. Greenfield has over 25 years of experience in retail, buying and merchandising,...
31 March, 2023
On’s Revenues Surge 92 Percent In Fourth Quarter
On Holding AG significantly decreased its loss in the fourth quarter ended December 31 as sales vaulted 91.9 percent. For the current year, the Swiss...
22 March, 2023
Foot Locker’s Shares Rise On Upgrades Following Investor Day
Shares of Foot Locker rose 7 percent on Tuesday as analysts at Citi and Evercore upgraded the stock following the retailer’s Investor Day on Monday....
22 March, 2023
Nike, Inc. Posts Double-Digit Growth Across Regions In Fiscal Q2 As EPS Beats Outlook
Nike, Inc. reported fiscal 2023 third quarter reported revenues were $12.4 billion, up 14 percent compared to the prior year and up 19 percent on...
22 March, 2023