Kohl’s announced a new partnership with Lands’ End to offer the retailer’s entire assortment of women’s, men’s, kids, and home merchandise on Kohls.com, directly fulfilled and shipped by Lands’ End, beginning fall 2020. Lands’ End merchandise will also be brought to 150 stores beginning fall 2020.
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BN3TH Underwear Appoints North American Director Of Sales
BN3TH Apparel announced that industry executive Matt Keenan joined their team as the North American director of sales in February of this year.
March 16 Coronavirus Notebook: Closures, Cancellations And Postponements
SGB Executive’s update on the latest closures, cancellations and postponements due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Industry Executives Discuss Coronavirus Impact
The coronavirus fallout on supply chains and increasingly consumer spending was addressed extensively on quarterly conference calls last week. Many expressed vast uncertainty on what disruptions the coronavirus may have on retail. Dick’s CEO Ed Stack said, “We have no idea. I don’t think we’ve seen anything like this in a very, very long time.”
Coronavirus Closes Ski Resorts
The coronavirus has hit mountain towns especially hard, and Saturday afternoon was an inflection point for the ski industry. When Vail Resorts Inc. announced it was suspending operations at its North American ski areas, most others followed suit.
La Sportiva Hires Howe Sound Sales To Represent The Brand In Western Canada
La Sportiva, producers of mountain products since 1928, announced today that Howe Sound Sales will represent the brand in Western Canada, which includes British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories.
Stio Announces Retail Stores And Offices Are Closed In Response To The Coronavirus
In response to the escalating coronavirus outbreak, Stio asked all corporate employees to begin working remotely effective Friday, March 13, 2020, for a minimum of 30 days and continue to do so until further notice as the situation unfolds.
Under Armour To Shut Doors To Combat Virus
Under Armour announced it will close all 188 of its company stores in North America from March 16 through March 28 as a precaution amid the global spread of coronavirus.
Columbia Sportswear To Temporarily Close Stores
Columbia Sportswear Company said it was closing its store locations from March 16 through March 27. The company also announced a number of other steps being taken in response to coronavirus.
VF Corp. To Shutter Stores Through April 5
In response to the global COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, VF Corporation announced the temporary closure of all owned retail stores across North America, effective March 16 through April 5.
NRF: Retailer Leaders Issue Statement On Responsible Shopping During Covid-19 Pandemic
National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay and Retail Industry Leaders Association President Brian Dodge are advising consumers to shop responsibly during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
RILA: Leading Retailers Step Up To Partner On Covid-19 Testing
Brian Dodge, president of the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), issued a statement following the White House announcement for plans to develop a web portal and drive-through sites for coronavirus testing in partnership with leading retailers.
REI Retail Stores Closing Until March 27
REI Co-op is closing its retail stores from Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 27, to “help protect the health and safety of our employees and customers” from the coronavirus, CEO Eric Artz said in a statement.
Patagonia ‘Temporarily’ Shuts Down Operations
Patagonia on its website said it is “temporarily shutting down operations” to protect its community from the spread of the coronavirus.
Lululemon To Close All North American, European Stores
Lululemon on Sunday provided an update on its global store operations in response to the continued spread of the coronavirus. The company said it will close all stores in North America and Europe from Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 27.
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