HBC, the parent of Hudson’s Bay, Lord & Taylor, Saks Fifth Avenue and Gilt, announced its Transformation Plan focused on identifying efficiencies, streamlining processes and improving back-of-store productivity in North America.
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Nike’s Breaking2 To Become A Documentary
Nike has partnered with National Geographic to produce a one-hour documentary on its Breaking2 effort to beat the two-hour marathon record.
Camping World Will Seek To Undercut Competition With New Gander Stores
Speaking at Stephens 2017 Spring Investment Conference, Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World, said the company is not only planning to reduce the amount of firearms in the reborn Gander Mountain stores but also vowed to underprice any nearby competition.
Lululemon Opens First Run-Centric Store
The location, called Le Local and located on Montreal’s Mile End, features only running apparel, bras and accessories but also serves as a community hub.
Oiselle, Polartec Unveil ‘Birdstrike’ Film In Partnership With REI
Team Birdstrike’s experience in The Speed Project is documented in a short film, which will debut at REI as a part of its Force Of Nature campaign.
Nordstrom Exploring Going Private
Nordstrom Inc. announced that members of the Nordstrom family – company Co-Presidents Blake W. Nordstrom, Peter E. Nordstrom, and Erik B. Nordstrom, President of Stores James F. Nordstrom, Chairman Emeritus Bruce A. Nordstrom, and Anne E. Gittinger – have formed a group to explore the possibility of pursuing a “going private transaction.”
Volcom Launches Global Campaign #ThisFirst Rewarding Passion Projects
The Southern California-based lifestyle and apparel company officially launched #ThisFirst – a global initiative seeking inspired and dedicated applicants who will be offered an opportunity to ditch their day job and focus on the one thing they wish they could do full time.
Under Armour Introduces Footwear Customization Platform
Under Armour unveiled a new platform allowing customers to customize athletic shoes by uploading their own images and selecting prints and colors.
Vans Awards $50,000 To Parker High School As They Win The 2017 Vans Custom Culture Competition
Vans named Parker High School from Parker, SD as the grand prize winner of the eighth annual Vans Custom Culture art competition.
New Balance Celebrates Global Running Day With Virtual Relay
New Balance is celebrating global running day on Wednesday, June 7 2017 by hosting a virtual running relay around the world with Team New Balance athletes.
Duluth Holdings Reports 21.9 Percent Sales Increase For Q1
Both its men’s and women’s business saw positive momentum led by new products such as Bullpen Underwear, Ballroom Khakis and the No-Yank Tank.
Genesco Sees Major Store Closings In Coming Years
Speaking at the Baird Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference, Bob Dennis, chairman, president and CEO of Genesco, the parent of Journeys and Lids, said he expects the company will be operating “significantly fewer” stores over the next five years due to continuing declines in mall traffic.
Kühl Donates $25,000 To Save Our Canyons
Kühl Clothing donated $25,000 to help raise the necessary $4 million to save Bonanza Flats, a parcel of open land situated near the Brighton, Deer Valley and Park City ski resorts.
Puma Appoints Chief Compliance Officer
Dr. Raliza Koleva assumed the position of chief compliance officer at Puma, with immediate effect.
Fleet Feet Appoints Joey Pointer CEO
Fleet Feet Sports appointed Joey Pointer, its former CFO, as chief executive officer.
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