A new global research survey asked luxury retailer senior executives with a total annual turnover of $3.1 billion across the U.S., South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia revealed that 62 percent expected a rise in losses to theft over the next three years.
Category: Apparel
Amazon Eliminates Dozens of In-House Brands
Amazon pruned a wide range of private brands to exit weaker performers. The move is timed with the retailer facing antitrust scrutiny involving the expansion of its in-house labels.
Blain’s Farm & Fleet Names New President
Blain’s Farm & Fleet, a family-owned company for 68 years, promoted Mark Hasting to president, the first time a non-family member has held the position, in addition to his chief commerce and operating officer role. Jane Blain Gilbertson, the owner of Blain’s Farm & Fleet and Blain Supply, Inc., will remain CEO.
Madewell Names President
J.Crew Group appointed Adrienne Lazarus as president of its Madewell brand, effective next month. Most recently, Lazarus was the co-CEO of CUUP, a direct-to-consumer intimates brand newly acquired by FullBeauty Brands.
Tapestry, Inc. Acquires Capri Holdings in $8.5 Million Deal
This acquisition brings together the Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman brands owned by Tapestry with the Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors brands owned by Capri.
HatClub Expands Retail to LA Market with Melrose District Store Opening
Located in the heart of the Melrose shopping district, the store opened on August 12, marking the retailers second largest location in the U.S. behind its New York flagship store.
Asics North America Delivers Seventh Straight Quarter of Double-Digit Online Growth
Asics North America reported positive growth in the second quarter was boosted by double-digit growth in Sportstyle and Core Performance Sports categories across the region and marked by the region’s seventh consecutive quarter of double-digit e-commerce growth.
Canada Goose’s Debt Ratings Upgraded on DTC Focus/China Rebound
S&P Global Ratings raised its credit ratings on Canada Goose as it sees a continued focus on the higher-margin, direct-to-consumer segment and recovering sales in China helping the outerwear maker’s performance going forward.
EXEC: Li Ning Gets Brick & Mortar Boost to Post Mid-Teens Q2 Retail Growth
The company’s offline channel, including retail and franchisees registered a high-teens increase, with retail increasing in the high 20s and franchisees increasing in the mid-teens.
Rally House Announces Multiple College Town Store Openings
Rally House plans to open a store in Lexington, KY this summer and stores in Merrillville, IN and College Station, TX this fall.
Adobe Reports Online Price Declines, Slowing Inflation
Online prices in July 2023 fell 1.6 percent year-over-year (YoY), marking the eleventh consecutive month of YoY price decreases, according to the Adobe Digital Price Index (DPI).
Bob’s Stores To Open Three Locations
Bob’s Stores plans to open a “flagship” store in Norwalk, CT, that will also carry merchandise from sister retailer Eastern Mountain Sports within the next few months. It’s also planning two other Connecticut stores in Hamden and Southington.
Yue Yuen Sees Footwear Manufacturing Decline Accelerate in July
The Manufacturing business tallied a 23.9 percent decrease in July and a 20.0 percent decrease for the seven-month year-to-date period, an acceleration of the decrease posted in the first half reported through June.
Yue Yuen Footwear Manufacturing Sees Pairs Shipped Fall Nearly 24 Percent in First Half
First half revenue attributed to footwear manufacturing activity, including athletic/outdoor shoes, casual shoes and sports sandals, decreased by 18.1 percent to $2.38 billion, compared with the corresponding period of last year.
Dick’s SG Closes Store in Binghamton
Dick’s Sporting Goods closed its store in Vestal, NY, while opening a House of Sport in nearby Johnson City.
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