The Buckle’s September Comps Grew 18 Percent
The Buckle Inc. announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended October 2, 2021 increased 17.8 percent from comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended October 3, 2020.
Fanatics, HanesBrands Partner With University Of Texas
The University of Texas at Austin announced a licensed merchandise strategy that includes new exclusive partnerships with Fanatics and HanesBrands to lead the development of a collection of fan apparel across all retail channels.
PacSun To Accept Cryptocurrency
Pacsun said it is the first major brand in the fashion and retail space to accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Evo Acquires Callaghan Country Wilderness Adventures
Outdoor retailer and lifestyle brand Evo announced the acquisition of Whistler, BC-based Callaghan Country Wilderness Adventures (CCWA), owner of the popular ski destination Journeyman Lodge.
Macy’s Appoints Board Members
Macy’s Inc. announced the appointment of Ashley Buchanan, chief executive officer of The Michaels Companies, and Tracey Zhen, president of Zipcar, to its board of directors.
REI To Hold #OptOutside For Seventh Year
This November, REI will once again close its 171 retail stores, distribution centers, call centers, and headquarters on Black Friday. The closures mark the seventh straight year of its #OptOutside campaign.
Adidas To Sponsor UEFA Women’s Champions League
Adidas signed on as the exclusive global sponsor of UEFA Women’s Champions League. This marks the first global sponsorship of the multi-year broadcast partnership between UEFA, DAZN and YouTube.
Compass Diversified Declares Third Quarter 2021 Distributions
Compass Diversified (CODI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash distribution of 36 cents per share on the company’s common shares.
Arc’teryx Appoints VP, Store Development
Arc’teryx announced the appointment of Chris Pelyk to VP, store development, effective immediately. In his new role, Pelyk will be responsible for overseeing the global expansion, real estate, store design, and construction of its retail stores. He was formerly senior director of store development in Asia for Lululemon.
Nike Issues Vaccine Mandate For Office Employees
Nike revealed that it is mandating all office-based employees receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Carhartt Marketing Executive Joins Truck Hero
Truck Hero Inc. has hired Tony Ambroza, formerly chief brand officer at Carhartt, as chief growth officer.
Scheels To Open Second Store In Kansas
Scheels announced plans to open its second store in Wichita, KS. The retail location is set to open Spring 2023. The company’s first Kansas store opened in Overland Park in 2015.
Wedbush Hires Senior Equity Research Analyst, Footwear And Apparel
Wedbush Securities announced the appointment of Tom Nikic as senior equity research analyst in the consumer group.
Authentic Brands Group Appoints President For LATAM
Authentic Brands Group announced that Joseph N. Zarro had rejoined the company as President of Latin America.
Trade Associations Express Concerns Over Biden Administration’s China Trade Policy
Trade associations in the retail, footwear and apparel space expressed disappointment over United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s announcement on the Biden administration’s China trade policy that called for existing tariffs to remain in place while restoring the ability of U.S. importers to seek exemptions from those levies.
