Shoppers are expected to provide a boost for retailers during the 2021 holiday shopping season, according to ICSC’s Annual Holiday Shopping Intentions Survey. ICSC forecasted an 8.9 percent year-over-year increase in November through December sales with the total expected to reach $923 billion. The annual Holiday Shopping Intentions Survey found that the average consumer this holiday season plans to spend an average of $637 on gifts and other holiday-related merchandise.
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Nike Sued By Former Oregon Project Runner, Mary Cain
Former star middle-distance runner Mary Cain has filed a $20 million lawsuit against disgraced coach Alberto Salazar and Nike alleging she suffered years of emotional abuse.
Big Agnes Announces Hires In Product Development And Sourcing
Big Agnes announced new hires within its product development team. Joining the company are Bryan Davis, Leanne Thompson and Monica Welcker, while Tim Leroy joins its sourcing department.
Hibbett Opens Location In Grand Prairie
Hibbett announced the opening of its newest location in the mid-cities suburb of Grand Prairie located between Dallas and Fort Worth, TX.
Fanatics Partners With Macy’s
Fanatics has reached an agreement to sell fan apparel and merchandise on Macy’s website. Fanatics will expand Macy’s current fan apparel offering by nearly 20 times.
NFHS Signs Corporate Partnership Renewal With Varsity Spirit
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has renewed its corporate partnership agreement with Varsity Spirit a division of Varsity Brands.
U.S. Shoppers To Show “Generosity Of Spirit” This Holiday Season, Accenture Survey Finds
Americans are looking forward to the holiday season this year, with many planning to spend the same or more compared with last year and support charitable organizations and their local communities, according to the 15th Annual Holiday Shopping Survey from Accenture.
Yoox Net-A-Porter Appoints General Manager, U.S.
Yoox Net-A-Porter has appointed Mary Ransom as the general manager of the company’s business in the United States.
Ross Stores Opens 28 New Locations
Ross Stores, Inc. announced the recent opening of 18 Ross Dress for Less and 10 dd’s DISCOUNT stores across 15 different states in September and October.
Simon Malls To Close On Thanksgiving Day
Simon Property Group, the largest owner of shopping malls in the U.S., will close its locations for the second consecutive year on Thanksgiving Day. Its shopping malls will reopen on Black Friday.
Everlast Releases NFT With Deontay Wilder
Everlast announced the release of its first NFT in collaboration with fighter Deontay Wilder. The NFT will be a replica of the custom Everlast gloves Wilder wore when he fought Tyson Fury on October 9.
OIA And Access Fund Applaud Biden’s Proclamation To Restore Bears Ears National Monument
The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and Access Fund support the Biden Administration’s move to restore protections for Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Northeast Canyons, and Seamounts National Monuments.
Rally House Opens 15th Dallas Fort Worth Store
Rally House opened its fourth Dallas Fort Worth, TX location of 2021 and its 15th store this year.
Lululemon Launches Centre For Social Impact
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced the launch of its Centre for Social Impact to address “inequity in wellbeing through movement, mindfulness and advocacy.”
Big 5 Sporting Goods Appoints Board Member
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation announced the appointment of Lily W. Chang to its Board of Directors. Chang is currently the Chief Portfolio Services Officer of Leonard Green & Partners.
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