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For immediate release January 12, 202 WASHINGTON — Retail sales saw strong growth in December, putting holiday season results in line with the National Retail Federation’s forecast...
Jan 8, 2026 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time Sports company PUMA has appointed Nadia Kokni as Vice President, Global Brand Marketing, effective January 1, 2026. Nadia...
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 New leaders bring experience driving growth at their respective companies, positioning the Foundation for further impact in a rapidly changing industry.. WALTHAM, MA...
Dec 18, 2025 4:15 PM Eastern Standard Time BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2026 financial results for its second quarter ended November 30,...
For immediate release December 15, 2025 WASHINGTON – An estimated 158.9 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to the annual survey...
Dec 9, 2025 4:15 PM Eastern Standard Time NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today announced that its management team will present at the 2025 KeyBanc...
Dec 9, 2025 6:45 AM Eastern Standard Time ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Caleres (NYSE: CAL), a market-leading portfolio of consumer-driven footwear brands, today reported financial results for the...
For immediate release December 8, 2025 WASHINGTON — Amid the impact from tariffs and ongoing trade policy uncertainty, year-over-year declines in import cargo volume seen at the...
Dec 4, 2025 6:50 AM Eastern Standard Time --Top and Bottom-line Results in Line with Lower End of Our Expectations-- --Journeys Comparable Sales Increased 6%, Overall Comparable...
Dec 2, 2025 4:15 PM Eastern Standard Time BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today shared the following note with employees regarding changes to its Senior Leadership...
For immediate release December 2, 2025 WASHINGTON – A record 202.9 million consumers shopped during the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to...
Dec 2, 2025 5:00 AM Eastern Standard Time Shoppers nationwide turned to the retailer for unbeatable deals on electronics to fashion and lightning-fast delivery in as...
Dec 1, 2025 3:00 AM Eastern Standard Time LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PUMA has opened the doors to its largest-ever European flagship store on Oxford Street in London, which...
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods today announced the appointment of Matthew Barnes as President of Foot Locker International, effective December 3,...
For immediate release November 20, 2025 WASHINGTON – A record 186.9 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to...