Amazon.com Inc. announced plans to open a fulfillment center in Sacramento that will be its tenth in California and fourth announced for the state in four months.
Category: Apparel
Adidas to Open Speedfactory in U.S. in 2017
Adidas Group at an investor event today in Herzogenaurach confirmed plans to open a Speedfactory facility in the U.S. at the end of next year.
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Hold Grand Opening in Roseburg, OR
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Roseburg, Oregon.
Under Armour Leads in Most Valuable College Deals
Under Armour holds four of the top ten most valuable college sports apparel deals, according to Forbes. Nike, not surprisingly, holds a wide majority of the top 65 college deals.
Nike Appoints VP of Running
Nike Inc. announced that Steve Lesnard will become VP, GM of global running, succeeding Patrick Seehafer who will become VP, Europe Merchandising.
Vaude Commits to Greenpeace Detox Goal
Vaude has committed to meet the Greenpeace Detox challenge, which asks outdoor apparel brands to eliminate all hazardous chemicals in its supply chain by 2020.
Under Armour Spends $70.3 Million on New Headquarters Site
Under Armour reportedly purchased land in Port Covington, one of the largest urban renewals projects in the country taking place on the Baltimore, MD waterfront, in what The Baltimore Sun purports would be the brands new headquarters. The space cost the brand $70.3 million.
Tory Sport Expands to Honolulu
Tory Burch’s activewear brand Tory Sport is scouting a retail location in Honolulu.
ICSC: Back-to-School Sales Set for Smart Uptick
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) said its annual back-to-school survey predicts a robust BTS-selling season this year.
Nike Looks to Lead on Race Relations
Nike’s Chairman and CEO Mark Parker sent a letter last Thursday to the company’s 32,000 employees understating Nike’s commitment to “racial justice” following the heightened tensions in black communities and the police. He also said Nike will hold meetings at Beaverton headquarters and in its NY, Chicago and LA offices to explore race issues.
ICSC Survey: BTS Sales Expected to Climb
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)’s annual back-to-school survey shows 78 percent of BTS shoppers expect to spend more this year, a significant increase compared with those who planned to do the same in 2015.
Retail Sales Climb in June
Retail sales (excluding automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants) continued to grow in June and were up 5.1 percent year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said today. Retail sales rose 0.8 percent unadjusted over May, according to NRF’s calculations.
By The Numbers, Week of July 11
A quick hit of the figures and facts coming out of the industry this week.
Amazon Kills It On Second Prime Day
Marking its biggest sales day ever, Amazon Inc. said customer orders taken during second annual Prime Day, July 12, surpassed Prime Day 2015 by more than 60 percent worldwide. Sales vaulted more than 50 percent in the U.S.
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