In an interview with SGB, Mike Massey, Locally’s founder who is also the owner of Massey’s Outfitters in New Orleans, discussed the rapid expansion and evolution of Locally since its launch in 2014, as well as the fast-changing dynamics of online and offline retailing.
Category: Apparel
‘Battle Has Begun’: Global Trade War Now Underway
Trade associations called Friday the first official day of the trade war between the U.S. and China, as $34 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods kicked in overnight. The U.S. is expected to add tariffs on an additional $16 billion of Chinese goods at a later date.
Aisle Talk Week Of July 2
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Pentland Group’s solid year driven by a record performance from JD Sports Fashion PLC.
June Retail Jobs Increase But Trade War Could Turn Confidence
Retail industry employment in June increased by 50,200 jobs unadjusted over the same time last year despite a seasonally adjusted drop from May of 25,800, the National Retail Federation said Friday. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. Overall, U.S. businesses added 213,000 jobs over May, the Labor Department said.
Judge Sides With L.L.Bean In Return Policy Challenge
A federal judge has rejected an Illinois customer’s lawsuit challenging L.L.Bean’s new policy that put limits on its famous lifetime guarantee.
Puma Reorganizes Global Communications
Corporate communications, brand and product PR as well as employer branding will be brought together and headed up by Kerstin Neuber in her new position as senior head of communications, a newly created role.
Adidas Confirmed App To Shut Down
Three years after its launch, Adidas’ Confirmed App will be phased out. The sneaker reservation process will be incorporated into the official Adidas app.
Gordon Brothers Acquires British Streetwear Brand Bench
Gordon Brothers announced today that the company has acquired the Bench brand and all the brand’s related intellectual property assets. Launched in Manchester, U.K., in 1989, Bench is one of the first streetwear fashion retailers, and until very recently the company’s products could be found in over 20 countries in Europe and North America.
ISA TanTec To Set Up Second Tannery In Vietnam
ISA TanTec is setting up a second tannery in Vietnam following increased leather demand from the company’s customers.
Randa Accessories Submits Competing Bid For Perry Ellis
Men’s accessories company Randa Accessories submitted a $28-a-share bid for Perry Ellis that could upend Perry Ellis founder and former executive chairman George Feldenkreis’s $27.50-a-share deal to take the apparel company private.
Canadian Tire Completes Private Placement Offering
Canadian Tire Corporation Limited has closed a private placement offering of C$650 million (U.S.$495 mm) aggregate principal amount of unsecured medium term notes.
Vineyard Vines Celebrating 20 Years
Vineyard Vines, best known for the company’s whimsical neckties and smiling pink whale logoed golf apparel, is celebrating the company’s 20th anniversary this July with a limited-edition collection and special in-store events.
Duluth Holdings Appoints Scott Williams To Board
Scott Williams has over 25 years of retail experience and most recently served as president of Cabela’s Inc.
Gander Outdoors Prepares for Grand Opening In Jackson, TN
The 65,000-square-foot location is the only planned facility in the state.
Canadian Tire Completes Acquisition Of Helly Hansen
Canadian Tire Corporation Limited announced that the company has successfully closed the acquisition of the company which owns and operates the Helly Hansen brands and related businesses.
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