Ross Stores Opens 42 New Locations

Ross Stores Inc. announced Monday the recent opening of 30 Ross Dress for Less and 12 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores across 19 different states in September and October. These new locations complete the company’s store growth plans for fiscal 2019 with the addition of 98 new stores. “This fall, we continued to expand our Ross and dd’s footprints […]

REI Co-Op To Open Store In San Luis Obispo, CA

REI Co-op will open a store in San Luis Obispo, CA, on October 25. Located at the SLO Promenade, REI’s new 22,000-square-foot store marks the co-op’s 29th store in the state and first along California’s central coast.

Nike Acquires TraceMe

Nike has acquired TraceMe, the Seattle-based startup originally founded by Russell Wilson, the star quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks.

Trade Groups Welcome Tariff Delay

Retail and industry trade groups – including OIA, SFIA, SIA, AAFA, NRF, RILA and CTA – all welcomed the tariff delay on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods while urging for a longer-term solution. The delay came as the U.S. and China agreed on the outlines of a partial trade accord. 

Vans Opens New Boutique Concept In London

Vans opened a new boutique in Covent Garden, London.  Comprising two floors and spanning 4,359 square feet, the concept store stocks a premium selection of footwear, apparel and accessories, including Vault by Vans and their latest collaboration with designer Vivienne Westwood.

Goat Group Rolls Out AR Try-On Experience

Goat, the sneaker reseller marketplace, announced its launch of Try-On for rare and exclusive sneakers, an industry-first. This follows the company’s previous launch of an augmented reality first-look at rare sneakers that allowed users to get to know the textures and materials of sneakers in detail.

Kohl’s CFO To Retire

Kohl’s announced that Bruce Besank, its CFO, o has decided to retire at the end of the fiscal year and will step down from his position as chief financial officer, effective November 1. At that time, Jill Timm, Kohl’s executive vice president of finance, will be promoted to chief financial officer (CFO).

Dick’s Hosts First Fashion Show

Dick’s Sporting Goods hosted its first-ever fashion show on October 12 in the Chelsea district of New York City. Baseball legend Alex Rodriguez and women’s soccer star Carli Lloyd joined TV’s Javon Walton and Demi Burnett on the runway.

OBIT: Pete Gerber

Pete Gerber, the founder of Gerber Legendary Blades, died peacefully in his home on Sept. 29. Gerber was 90 years old.