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Report: Inflation Likely to Restrain Sales on Black Friday/Cyber Monday
A recent YouGov report report found that U.S. consumers expect to spend less during these iconic shopping days, with 27 percent planning to spend less and just 9 percent increasing their spend from last year.
Walmart U.S. Appoints Chief Growth Officer
Seth Dallaire, the retailer’s chief revenue officer, was named chief growth officer for Walmart U.S. Walmart’s U.S. Chief Product Officer, Jon Alferness, is leaving the company, but will work in an advisory role through the end of the year.
National Ski Areas Association Appoints New President and CEO
Mike Reitzell’s official start date will be determined based on the transition needed to bring in a new leader at Ski California. He will continue to lead Ski California until the company finds his successor.
Puttshack Opens Second Location in Atlanta
The mini-golf experience announced the planned opening of its 20th global location and second venue in Dunwoody, GA, a suburb of Atlanta, on November 6.
Nordstrom’s Head of DEI Departs
Colleen Mitchell, has left the company after just over two years in the role. Before joining Nordstrom in August 2022, she was head of DEI at Petco and prior to that, held a similar role at Amazon.
EBay Bans Private Sales of E-Bikes in the United Kingdom
EBay is clamping down on private sales of e-bikes and e-bike batteries on its U.K. platform following concerns about fire safety; however, it is unclear how the new rule will impact fire concerns.
Toca Football Raises $100 Million In Funding
The largest indoor soccer center operator in North America and the official soccer training partner of Major League Soccer, raised approximately $100 million in private funding to accelerate growth and open additional soccer-themed Toca Social entertainment venues.
Modern Meadow Appoints CEO
Dr. Williamson will transition from president and chief operating officer to chief executive officer, effective October 14. He has worked in multiple roles since 2015 for the Bio-Vera sustainable-materials brand.
Optima Cycles Acquires Dolly Bikes
Amsterdam-based e-bike and electric cargo bike manufacturer Optima Cycles strengthens its position in the growing e-cargo bike market with the acquisition of Dolly, the e-cargo bike brand based in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Board Retailers Association Adds Advisory Member to Board
The non-profit, supporting independently owned surf, skate, snow, and wake retailers, said Dan Jablons has helped independent retailers throughout his long career in the industry.
Survey: Inflation a Top Concern for Holiday Shoppers
Manhattan Associates, Inc.’s 2024 Supply Chain Confidence Survey found that 85 percent of consumers cited inflation and increased prices as a top concern for how they will shop for the upcoming holiday season.
Look Cycle Group To Divest Bicycle Wheel Specialist Corima
LCG has sold the high-end carbon bike wheel specialist Corima to a group led by Pierre-Jean Martin, its co-founder, who has overseen the Corima business as LCG’s chief technology officer.
EXEC: Sports Direct Parent Acquires Minority Stake in Online Retailer THG
Frasers Group, the parent of Sports Direct, agreed to buy a £10 million ($13 million) stake in THG, formerly The Hut Group. The fundraising will enable the online retailer to spin off its unprofitable tech unit, Ingenuity.
Iconic Vasque Brand Discontinued by Parent Red Wing
Red Wing Shoe Company issued a statement confirming that its Vasque outdoor boot brand is being discontinued.
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