Category: Apparel

Delta Galil Completes Acquisition Of Eminence Group

July 9, 2018 SGB Update

Delta Galil Industries Ltd. completed the acquisition of Eminence SAS and the company’s subsidiaries, which includes leading French underwear brands for men, women and children: Eminence and Athena and the Italian brand Liabel.

Retail Reports Roundup

July 9, 2018 SGB Executive

Studies arrived last week showing Nike and Patagonia ranking high for their reputations, Lululemon earning accolades for the company’s work environment, Amazon’s Prime Day driving BTS selling earlier, rising expectations for same-day delivery for holiday, retail-tech challenges for smaller retailers and more.

Retail Imports To Set New Record This Month

July 9, 2018 SGB Update

Driven by increasing consumer demand and rising retail sales, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to set a new record this month even though new tariffs on goods from China just took effect, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

SGB Exec Q&A: Locally’s Founder And President Mike Massey

July 6, 2018 SGB Executive

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.

‘Battle Has Begun’: Global Trade War Now Underway

July 6, 2018 SGB Executive

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

July 6, 2018 SGB Executive

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

July 6, 2018 SGB Update

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.

Puma Reorganizes Global Communications

July 6, 2018 SGB Update

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

July 5, 2018 SGB Update

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

July 5, 2018 SGB Update

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.

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