Retail Reports Roundup

Studies arrived on retailers’ omnichannel concerns,  kids influence on BTS purchases, Gen-Z’s and millennials mobile phone purchases, Gen-Z’s non-digital interests, expanding retail app usage and more.

Alibaba, Nordstrom, Dicks, Target To Speak At NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show

More than two dozen leaders from retail, technology and business will be among the headline speakers as over 37,000 retailers from nearly 100 countries gather in New York in January to address the latest trends, innovations and strategies for transformation at the National Retail Federation’s 108th annual convention.

Skechers’ Bobs For Dogs Campaign Helps 583,000+ Animals

Skechers said that through the philanthropic Bobs from Skechers and Bobs for Dogs collections, Skechers helped 583,000 shelter pets in the U.S., including saving the lives of more than 241,000 animals nationwide through the company’s $3 million donation to Best Friends Animal Society.

Colin Kaepernick Featured In Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ 30th Anniversary Ad

Colin Kaepernick will be one of the athletes featured by Nike as part of the 30th anniversary of the “Just Do It” ad campaign. Gino Fisanotti, Nike’s VP of brand for North America, told ESPN, “We believe Colin is one of the most inspirational athletes of this generation, who has leveraged the power of sport to help move the world forward.”

Gerber Partners With Team Rubicon

Gerber Gear, the supplier of activity-specific knives and multi-tools, announced plans to support Team Rubicon by donating 10 percent of all proceeds made during the month of September through gerbergear.com in acknowledgment of National Preparedness Month.

Tern Makes Hires

Tern, the cycling company, and Stile Products, Tern’s North American distributor, announced the addition of two new members to the team: Steve Gluckman and Josh Schlee.

Earth Treks Opens North America’s Largest Climbing Gym

Earth Treks Climbing and Fitness announced the official opening of North America’s largest indoor climbing gym. The 53,000-square-foot facility in Englewood, CO, will feature world-class climbing and bouldering, along with amenities such as a yoga studio, fitness and cardio zones, climbing classes, a fully-stocked retail gear shop, high-end locker rooms and onsite childcare.