The store will occupy 34,000 square feet in the Meyerland Plaza, among Texas’s Top 5 most visited open-air shopping centers. The retailer operates eight Nordstrom stores and 23 Nordstrom Rack stores in the state.
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Jason Mayden Returns to Jordan Brand as Chief Design Officer
Jason Mayden, recently president of Fear of God Athletics, is returning to Nike as senior global design director of Jordan Brand.
IHRSA Finds Gym Memberships Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels
The total number of Americans who were members of a fitness club in 2022 increased by a record 3.7 percent to 68.9 million (ages six and older).
Compass Diversified Receives $75.2 Million Equity Investment
The owner of Velocity Outdoor, BOA, Primaloft, 5.11, and other active lifestyle brands, reported that it had completed a private placement of approximately 3.6 million of its common shares to a mutual fund managed by Allspring Global Investments to raise $75.2 million.
E-Bike Company EBliss Global Appoints New President
EBliss Global hired Dave Boyle, an auto industry veteran with over thirty years of experience, to help bring the company’s Always Brand e-bikes to auto dealers. He will also serve as company president.
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints Chief Supply Chain Officer; Jim Zwiers to Exit
Bishu Jayaram was appointed to the newly-created role of chief supply chain officer, responsible for global sourcing, distribution, logistics, and integrated planning. Jim Zwiers, EVP and president of the Global Operations Group, will transition away from the company in early 2024.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises to 5-Month High in December
The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index rose to 110.7 million in December, up from a downwardly revised 101.0 in November in an indication that concerns about a recession in the U.S. are lessening. The Index improved for the third consecutive month, reaching its highest level since July.
Tonal Launches Trade-In Program for Lululemon Mirror Customers
Tonal launched a “Mirror Trade-In” program for Lululemon Studio customers as Lululemon phases out the fitness device.
Study: Gen Z and Boomers Most Likely to Shop In-Store
ICSC wrote that while Gen Z grew up with digital and mobile technology, their penchant for in-store shopping at times exceeds that of the generations that grew up shopping in physical stores.
MSG Names Oura official partner of the New York Knicks
Oura will be the presenting partner of two original content series that will run across Knicks digital channels, one which spotlights the key role that strength and conditioning plays within the organization and the other custom content with Knicks Guard Jalen Brunson.
SKLZ Launches Speed Gates to Elevate Athlete Training
The Speed Gates set includes four cones, four sensors, a timer, and a carry bag. Athletes set up a start and finish gate using the light indicators and run the distance between them.
Authentic Partners with Former Boardriders Execs to Manage Japan, Taiwan
BRJ Group, led by Sammy Yoo, a 13-year veteran of the Boardriders’ portfolio, will operate business in Japan and Taiwan, which includes the Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Element and Von Zipper brands.
Electric Scooter Company Bird Lands in Bankruptcy Court
Electric vehicle company Bird Global filed for bankruptcy with an agreement to sell some of its assets to its existing lenders.
EoS Fitness Opens Gym Near Cal State Fullerton
EoS Fitness opened its 14th venue in California with a new fitness center in Fullerton, close to Cal State Fullerton. EoS Fitness on Chapman Avenue reportedly boasts 39,000-plus square feet of workout space accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
UCM Athletics Extends Apparel Contract with BSN/Nike
The University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved a five-year contract extension with BSN and Nike to provide apparel for the University’s Athletic department.
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