RILA Calls Potential UPS Strike “Kryptonite” for Supply Chains
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) urged a quick resolution of the stalled contract negotiations between UPS and its 340,000 workers represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, describing a potential UPS strike as “kryptonite for supply chains.”
Carhartt Rolls Out Resale Program in Physical Stores
Workwear brand Carhartt expanded its resale program to all 35 owned-retail stores following the success of its pilot project at six stores.
Under Armour Opens Fourth Brand House In London
Under Armour opened a Brand House store on Oxford Street, marking its fourth store in London. Zara, the multi-national retail clothing chain, once occupied the space.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Named U.S. Anchor Retail Partner for Lotto
WHP Global, owner of Italian soccer brand Lotto Sports, reported that Dick’s Sporting Goods would serve as the U.S. anchor retail partner for Lotto’s soccer and tennis products.
Kontoor Brands Appoints New EVP/Chief Human Resources Officer
Kontoor Brands, Inc., the lifestyle apparel company led by Wrangler and Lee, promoted Pete Kidd as EVP and chief human resources officer, effective immediately.
Polartec Hires New Sales Manager for Europe
Effective immediately, Polartec hired Sergi Pérez as its new sales manager for Europe.
JCPenney Reopens Corporate Headquarters in Plano
JCPenney announced on July 20 that it reopened its corporate offices at the Campus at Legacy West in Plano, TX, which supports 2,000 employees and features an open working environment.
The North Face Opens Location at Woodlands Mall
The North Face opened a new store at The Woodlands Mall, marking its eighth store in Texas.
Arc’Teryx to Open Store at Tysons Corner Center
Arc’teryx announced plans to open a store at Tysons Corner Center in Tysons, VA, its eighth store in the U.S.
Pacsun Opens First Store Dedicated to Activewear
Pacsun opened its first dedicated activewear store in the Mall of America. The company named the 1,500-square-foot space PAC1980 after its newest activewear collection and pays homage to the year the brand was founded.
BodyArmor Founder Acquires Majority Stake in Nobull
Mike Repole, the founder of Vitaminwater and BodyArmor, acquired a majority stake in Nobull, the training footwear and apparel brand. Terms were not disclosed.
The Running Event Partners with NSRA to Open TRE to Indie Shoe Retailers
The Running Event (TRE) has partnered with the National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) to grow TRE’s support of the specialty retail industry.
UPS Returns to Negotiating Table with Union
United Parcel Service said it would return to the bargaining table with a better offer for roughly 340,000 Teamsters-represented U.S. workers before their contract expired on July 31.
SFIA and Running USA Announce Strategic Partnership
The two active lifestyle industry research companies will offer their members reciprocal discounts on reports and collaborate on upcoming new research.
European Off-Pricer BestSecret Names VP, Men’s Fashion Apparel
BestSecret Group, a European members-only online site for off-price fashion, hired Elisa Radaelli as vice president of men’s fashion apparel.
