Father’s Day Spending to Reach Record $24 Billion
For immediate release May 29, 2025 WASHINGTON – Father’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $24 billion this year, according to the annual survey released...
29 May, 2025
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Allbirds Announces Two New Distributor Agreements
Footwear brand signs agreements covering multiple countries in Central and South America and Southern Europe SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allbirds, Inc. (NASDAQ:...
29 May, 2025
US Consumer Confidence Partially Rebounds in May
Updated : 2025-05-27 Consumers’ pessimism about the future moderates after surging in April The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased by 12.3 points in May to 98.0...
29 May, 2025
Wolverine Worldwide Unveils Renovated Global Headquarters in West Michigan
ROCKFORD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) today announced a major renovation of its global headquarters located in Rockford, Michigan. This investment is part...
22 May, 2025
Retailers Say Adding Credit Card ‘Swipe’ Fee Bill to Cryptocurrency Bill Could Provide Relief from Inflation
For immediate release May 20, 2025 WASHINGTON – Adoption of the Credit Card Competition Act as part of cryptocurrency legislation expected to be approved by the Senate...
22 May, 2025
NRF Commends House for Passing Critical Tax Package for Retailers
For immediate release May 22, 2025 WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from NRF Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French...
22 May, 2025
Crocs, Inc. Appoints Terence Reilly to Chief Brand Officer Role
BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX), a world leader in innovative casual footwear for all, today announced that the organization...
22 May, 2025
Walmart reports revenue of 2.5%, up 4.0% in constant currency (cc) with operating income growing of 4.3%, or 3.0% adjusted (cc)
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT): First Quarter Highlights: Revenue of $165.6 billion, up 2.5%, or 4.0% (cc) ; includes ~100 bps headwind from lapping leap...
16 May, 2025
Census Data Shows Steady Retail Sales in April as Tariff Concerns Continued
WASHINGTON – Data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows shoppers remained engaged in April amid continued concern over tariffs on imported merchandise, National...
16 May, 2025
NRF Calls House Tax Proposal a Major Win for Retailers and the American Economy
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from NRF Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French in strong support of...
16 May, 2025
PUMA appoints Dominique Gathier as Vice President Teamsport
Global sports company PUMA has appointed Dominique Gathier (45) as the new Vice President of its Teamsport business unit starting May 15. He replaces Matthias...
16 May, 2025
BIRKENSTOCK REPORTS STRONG FISCAL SECOND QUARTER 2025 AHEAD OF ANNUAL GUIDANCE; RAISES FISCAL 2025 ADJUSTED EBITDA GUIDANCE TO EUR 660-670 MILLION
Birkenstock Holding plc / Key word(s): Quarter Results BIRKENSTOCK REPORTS STRONG FISCAL SECOND QUARTER 2025 AHEAD OF ANNUAL GUIDANCE; RAISES FISCAL 2025 ADJUSTED EBITDA GUIDANCE TO...
16 May, 2025
Black Diamond Group Appoints Michael Hebreard as General Manager, Footwear
Black Diamond Group is pleased to welcome Michael Hebreard as General Manager, Footwear. In this role, he will oversee product development, sales, distribution, and marketing...
15 May, 2025
Skechers Agrees to Be Acquired by 3G Capital
Skechers will continue to be led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Greenberg, President Michael Greenberg, and Chief Operating Officer David Weinberg The...
09 May, 2025
NIKE, Inc. Announces Senior Leadership Changes to Accelerate Growth and Drive Win Now Action Plan
Amy Montagne Becomes President, Nike Phil McCartney Becomes EVP, Chief Innovation, Design & Product Officer Nicole Graham Becomes EVP, Chief Marketing Officer Tom Clarke Becomes Chief Growth Initiatives...
09 May, 2025