Indiana’s McCleerey’s Sporting Goods Closes
McCleerey’s Sporting Goods in downtown Greenfield in Indiana has closed after 50 years in business, according to the Greenfield Reporter.
Nike Opening Store In Pinecrest Mall
Nike is opening a store in Pinecrest Mall in Orange Village, OH, about 15 miles from Cleveland, according to a report in Cleveland.com.
NRF Predicts Highest Holiday Retail Sales On Record
Holiday spending has the potential to shatter previous records, as the National Retail Federation forecasts that holiday sales during November and December will grow between 8.5 percent and 10.5 percent over 2020 to between $843.4 billion and $859 billion. NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said, “There is considerable momentum heading into the holiday shopping season.”
Great Outdoor Provision Expands Flagship In Charlottesville
Great Outdoor Provision Co., an outdoor retailer with locations in Virginia and North Carolina, announced plans for an expanded flagship store in Charlottesville, VA in the summer of 2022.
Delta Apparel Revenue Increases Six Percent In Fiscal 2021 September Quarter
Delta Apparel Inc. said it expects overall net sales for the 2021 September quarter to be approximately $114 million, an increase of about 6 percent over last year’s fourth quarter sales calculated on a comparable 13-week basis.
Shimano’s Raises Full-Year Guidance On Robust Nine-Month Growth
Shimano reported earnings nearly doubled in the nine months as sales grew 49.6 percent. Bicycle Components segment sales grew 56.0 percent while Fishing Tackle segment sales gained 27.6 percent.
REI Readies Opening In Jackson Hole
REI Co-op plans to open its new store in Powderhorn Mall in Jackson Hole, WY on November 5. The store, located at 974 West Broadway, is the retailer’s first store in the State.
Puma Lifts Outlook On Robust Q3 Results
Puma said it now expects currency-adjusted sales to expand at least 25 percent for 2021, up from at least 20 percent previously, and also raised its earnings guidance after reporting healthy third-quarter growth. Sales in the third quarter rose 20 percent currency-neutral, led by a 31 percent gain in the Americas region.
International Surfing Association Appoints Marketing And Media Manager
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has confirmed the appointment of Federico Ferroni as their new marketing and media manager.
Russell Athletic Partners With Alphabroder
Russell Athletic announced a partnership with Alphabroder, the distributor of imprintable sportswear and accessories in North America. Through this partnership, an assortment of core styles from Russell Athletic will be available at five distribution centers between California, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.
Orvis Hires Chief People Officer
Orvis announced that Rebecca Jones was hired as chief people officer, effective October 18, 2021. In this new position, Jones is providing executive oversight for its HR department, focused on employee engagement, support, development, training, and growth within the organization.
VF Corporation Publishes Sustainability & Responsibility Report
VF Corp. published its latest Made for Change Sustainability and Responsibility Report, which highlights its achievements to date, including progress toward science-based targets.
Thule’s Vancouver Store To Open In December
Thule announced it would open its first brand store in Canada in West Vancouver, BC. This 2,000-square-foot retail store will showcase all its product categories and will open in December 2021.
Unifi Announces Strong First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results
Unifi Inc. reported earnings more than doubled in the first quarter ended September 26 as sales grew 38.5 percent. The producer of recycled and synthetic yarns raised its outlook for the year.
VF Corp. Appoints VP, Investor Relations
VF Corporation announced the appointment of Allegra Perry to vice president, investor relations, effective January 2022. Perry will report to VF’s chief financial officer, Matt Puckett.
