Nordstrom said active, women’s apparel, beauty and kids had the strongest growth versus 2023. During the Anniversary Sale, the top growing categories were beauty, active and home.
Category: Apparel
Have We Seen the Last of the In-Store Snow Sports Pre-Season Sale?
The days of the old SNIAGRAB and Powder Daze seem to be over as the one-time annual sales events that snow sports retailers used to sell off past season apparel and gear are left behind in favor of a wider selling window and web sales.
EXEC: Saucony and Merrell Post H1 Surge in China as Xtep Takes Full Control
Saucony and Merrell are now operating under a licensing model in China, and housed within Xtep International’s new Professional Sports segment of business, representing 8.2 percent of total revenues for the company.
EXEC: Mainland Headwear H1 Hurt by Economy, Slow Mexico Factory Output
With production at its new Mexico factory yet to run smoothly as the newly recruited local staff are grappling with workflow., the company has run into high operating costs, resulting in an operating loss for the H1 period.
Citi Trends Posts Wider Q2 Loss as Retailer Moves to Clear Inventories
The retailer said it is swiftly capitalizing on two distinct opportunities: enhancing the ‘treasure hunt’ experience by securing branded goods at incredible values while also increasing the penetration of opening price point goods.
Swiftwick Adds Industry Vets to Management Team, Executes Brand Overhaul
Swiftwick has hired Katie Nguyen from Chaco as head of integrated marketing and James Osborne, who spent nearly two decades at Nike, to build the run specialty sales and community functions at the company.
On Opens Flagship Store in Milan
The roughly 5000-square-foot space on two levels aligns with the company’s expansion strategy, which operates 37 mono-brand stores in North America, Europe, and Asia, including 20 in China.
Nike Women by Yoon Collection Taps Naomi Osaka as Muse
Yoon Ahn incorporates court-inspired styles that “play outside the lines.” The custom collection for Osaka features one-of-one performance dresses, walk-on skirts and jackets with oversized bows, timed for her return to the U.S. Open.
Adidas x Damian Lillard Unveil Dame 9 Signature Shoe with Bape Collab
Adidas Basketball showcased the latest iteration of the Dame franchise, the Dame 9, an extension of Damian Lillard’s signature shoe line. Adidas rounded out the shoe drop with a selection of apparel pieces. The limited edition collection will be available on August 31.
Bass Pro Shops to Open Outdoor World location in Lansing, MI
The 85,000-square-foot Outdoor World retail store will be in the Delta Crossing development and is expected to open in early 2026.
Puma Hoops x LaMelo Ball Are Back with MB.04 and LaFrancé 1:1
The newest MB.04 integrates Ball’s branding, including the Phoenix logo and “1 1 1” motifs. Puma and Ball are also dropping a new colorway of the LaFrancé 1:1 in all-over baby blue. Launching on September 12, the Puma MB.04 and LaFrance 1of1 include various apparel pieces.
EXEC: BSN Sports Gets A New Parent as KKR Closes Varsity Sports Acquisition
As the new majority owner of Varsity Brands, KKR said it will support the company as it continues to grow its business. KKR said it is making this investment primarily through its North America Fund XIII.
EXEC: Golf Rounds Played Fell 5 Percent in Q2 in Great Britain
Total rounds played per course in Great Britain dropped by 5 percent year-on-year in Q2 2024, according to a recent report from UK-based Sporting Insights.
EXEC: EMS Bankruptcy Bidding Process Cancelled Due to Lack of Bids
According to the Bid Procedures outlined in the bankruptcy proceedings, if no Qualified Bids, other than the Stalking Horse Bid, were received by the bid deadline of August 20, 2024, no auction would be conducted.
Abercrombie & Fitch Elects New Board Director
The global omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, elected Andrew Clarke to its Board of Directors, effective August 21, 2024. Clarke is the global president of Mars Snacking, a division of Mars, Inc.
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