Amazon Appoints New CEO Of Retail Business
Amazon.com, Inc. has named longtime executive Doug Herrington as CEO of its worldwide Amazon store business, formerly Consumer, succeeding Dave Clark, who recently stepped down.
TravisMathew Renovates Newport Beach Flagship
TravisMathew, the golf apparel brand owned by Callaway Golf, announced the redesign and renovation of its flagship storefront at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA, is complete.
Simon Property Group Brings Digital Search To The Mall
Simon Property Group announced the launch of Simon Search, a search platform allowing shoppers to research in-stock products available at participating retailers located within a Simon property.
Macron Forms New Partnership With Oxford United
Oxford United Football Club announced a new partnership with the Italian brand Macron to become its technical kit partner from the start of the 2022/23 season. Macron replaces Puma.
Target Brings Back Deal Days
Target announced that its annual Deal Days event is back for the fourth year in a row running from July 11-13. The three-day event begins the day before Amazon’s Prime Day deals kick-off, and both events end simultaneously.
Athleta Expands In Canada, Adding Five New Stores In 2022
Athleta, part of San Francisco-based Gap, Inc., announced it would add five new Canadian stores in 2022 with the June 21 opening of Mapleview Centre in Burlington, Ontario.
Liberated Brands Acquires Captain Fin
Liberated Brands, the master licensee for Volcom and Spyder, announced it officially closed on acquiring Captain Fin Co., the surf brand.
Melin Opens First Flagship Store In Laguna Beach
Melin, the manufacturer of headwear, opened its first flagship store in Laguna Beach, CA, at 1273 S. Coast Hwy.
The Natural Fibers Alliance Calls For Suspension Of The HIGG Index
The Natural Fibers Alliance issued a statement calling for the suspension of the use of the HIGG Index, considering the recent New York Times article “How Fashion Giants Recast Plastic as Good for the Plant.”
Unifi Makes Leadership And Board Changes
Unifi, the maker of Repreve, appointed General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Greg Sigmon as an executive officer, realigned its leadership in Brazil, announced the retirement of a board member, and repurchased 500,000 shares of its common stock.
Saysh Closes $8 Million Series A Round Led By IRIS, Athleta
Saysh, the lifestyle brand co-founded by Olympian Allyson Felix and her brother and business partner Wes Felix, announced its Series A round closed at $8 million, led by specialist consumer fund IRIS and Gap Inc.’s activewear brand Athleta.
Fanatics Appoints CEO Of Fanatics Collectibles
Fanatics announced the appointment of Mike Mahan as CEO of Fanatics Collectibles, the company’s trading cards and collectibles business.
Amazon Prime Day 2022 Begins July 12
Amazon’s annual shopping event, Amazon Prime Day, will officially kick off at 3AM ET / 12AM PT on Tuesday, July 12th, and run through Wednesday, July 13th, the company announced on Thursday
Fleet Feet To Acquire Marathon Sports
Fleet Feet, the franchisor of locally-owned and operated running stores in the U.S., announced that it has agreed to acquire New England-based running retailer Marathon Sports and its soundRunner and Runner’s Alley brands.
Rally House Opens New Store In Michigan
Rally House opened a store in Canton, MI off Michigan Avenue, joining several Rally House locations in the Detroit area.
