Jordan Brand has opened a concept store in the Dubai Mall, the world’s largest mall. Grounded in a sport-focused layout shared with Jordan doors like Jumpman LA, Jordan 1 Hongxing in Chengdu, and Jordan 9 Guanghua in Beijing, the Dubai store “creates a refined sensory space that connects fans of the brand to artistic traditions within the region,” said Nike.
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Burlington Stores Appoints President And COO
Burlington Stores Inc. announced that Travis Marquette has been appointed as the company’s new president and chief operating officer, overseeing and managing the company’s stores, real estate, supply chain, and information technology functions.

NBA And Fanatics Open First NBA Store In The U.K.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Fanatics announced the opening of the first NBA Store in the UK, located at 14-16 Foubert’s Place in London’s Carnaby, Soho shopping district.

June Retail Sales Increase
Retail sales rose in June, seeing both a monthly increase and the first year-over-year gain since early 2021 as more retailers and other businesses closed by the pandemic reopened, but continued outbreaks remain a threat, the National Retail Federation said.

Puma Lifts 2021 Outlook On Better-Than-Expected Second Quarter
Puma raised its 2021 sales outlook on Friday, boosted by strong second-quarter demand, especially in North America.

Arc’teryx To Open Fourth Manhattan Store
Arc’teryx will open a fourth store in Manhattan on the Upper West Side at 158 Columbus Avenue at 67th Street. The store opens on July 17.

Nike Seeks $856,162 In Reduced Restitution In Avenatti Extortion Case
Nike has asked a Manhattan federal judge to order disgraced attorney, Michael Avenatti, to pay more than $856,000 in restitution for his attempt to extort up to $25 million from the company, according to a report from CNBC.

U.S. Business Groups Urge Trade Chief To Forgo Vietnam Tariffs
SFIA, OIA, SIA, FDRA and AAFA were part of 76 trade associations that sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai urging the Biden administration against adding more 301 tariffs and instead, use other tools, such as financial diplomacy led by the Treasury Department, to pressure Vietnam on any currency concerns.

Black Diamond Announces Recent Promotions And Hires
Black Diamond Equipment promoted Kolin Powick to vice president of product and Bill Ayers to vice president of finance. Over the last year, Oliver Holzmann and Tony Rivera joined Black Diamond in the roles of vice-president of global marketing and business unit director for apparel, respectively.

AAFA Sends Letter To President Biden Calling For Tariff Relief To Offset Shipping Crisis
American Apparel & Footwear Association President and CEO Steve Lamar emphasized the need for additional federal support to address the ongoing shipping crisis that has caused a “destructive cycle of lengthening delays and rocketing costs” in a letter to President Biden.

Walmart To Launch Justice Tween Brand In Stores
Walmart plans to add the Justice tween brand to 2,400 stores and Walmart.com timed with back-to-school shopping.

Senate Passes Bill Banning Imports From Xinjiang, China
The U.S. Senate passed legislation on Wednesday to ban the import of products from China’s Xinjiang region unless importers can prove they weren’t made with forced labor. The move marks the latest effort in Washington to punish Beijing for what U.S. officials say is an ongoing genocide against Uyghurs and other Muslim groups.

Rally House Opens Seventh St. Louis Location
Rally House is opening its seventh St. Louis location. The store is in O’Fallon at the Shops at Laura Hill next to Kohl’s.The family-owned sports and merchandise retailer is continuing with its rapid growth in 2021, opening over 14 stores this year.

HanesBrands Appoints VP, Talent & Diversity
HanesBrands appointed LaTonya Groom as vice president, talent & diversity.

Delta Apparel Announces 65 percent Third Quarter Sales Growth
Delta Apparel Inc. announced preliminary sales and operating results for its 2021 fiscal third quarter ended July 3. The company expects net sales for its June quarter to be approximately $118 million, representing 65 percent growth compared to the prior year and coming in roughly flat to the third quarter of fiscal 2019.