Tory Sport Expands to Honolulu
Tory Burch’s activewear brand Tory Sport is scouting a retail location in Honolulu.
ICSC: Back-to-School Sales Set for Smart Uptick
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) said its annual back-to-school survey predicts a robust BTS-selling season this year.
Nike Looks to Lead on Race Relations
Nike’s Chairman and CEO Mark Parker sent a letter last Thursday to the company’s 32,000 employees understating Nike’s commitment to “racial justice” following the heightened tensions in black communities and the police. He also said Nike will hold meetings at Beaverton headquarters and in its NY, Chicago and LA offices to explore race issues.
ICSC Survey: BTS Sales Expected to Climb
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)’s annual back-to-school survey shows 78 percent of BTS shoppers expect to spend more this year, a significant increase compared with those who planned to do the same in 2015.
Retail Sales Climb in June
Retail sales (excluding automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants) continued to grow in June and were up 5.1 percent year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said today. Retail sales rose 0.8 percent unadjusted over May, according to NRF’s calculations.
By The Numbers, Week of July 11
A quick hit of the figures and facts coming out of the industry this week.
Amazon Kills It On Second Prime Day
Marking its biggest sales day ever, Amazon Inc. said customer orders taken during second annual Prime Day, July 12, surpassed Prime Day 2015 by more than 60 percent worldwide. Sales vaulted more than 50 percent in the U.S.
At Friedrichshafen 2016, Europeans See Uptick in Sales With a Few Uncertainties
While last season’s weak early winter (in Europe and in North America) and plenty of talk surrounding Brexit added some uncertainties for the outdoor industry across the pond, the general mood was optimistic.
UBS Global Survey Finds U.S. Athletic Slowdown Fears “Overblown”
A new consumer survey from UBS finds concerns about slowing athletic market growth in the U.S. are “overblown.”.
Nike Adds Apparel, Accessories to MEAC Deal
Nike has entered into a multi-year agreement to become the official apparel, accessory and equipment brand of the the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference until 2020.
Former Backcountry CEO Lands at Tamara Mellon
Jill Layfield, the former CEO of Backcountry.com, has emerged as co-founder and CEO of Tamara Mellon, the namesake fashion label of the Jimmy Choo co-founder.
Retail Imports Rise for Back-To-School
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports should see a small-but-significant increase this month as merchants stock up for the back-to-school season, then see a larger wave in late summer and fall for the holiday shopping season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report.
Cabela’s to Open Stores in New Mexico and Michigan
Cabela’s Inc. plans to expand its retail footprint with the opening of two new locations: Albuquerque, NM and Chesterfield Township, MI.
Fanatics Launches National Ad Campaign
Fanatics debuted its first national ad campaign during the ESPY Awards on ESPN Wednesday.
