VF Corp. Appoints VP, Investor Relations

VF Corporation announced the appointment of Allegra Perry to vice president, investor relations, effective January 2022. Perry will report to VF’s chief financial officer, Matt Puckett.

Eddie Bauer To Close All Stores In Japan

Eddie Bauer Japan Co. plans to close all of its approximately 60 stores and online shopping website by the end of December as the brand exits the Japanese market, according to The Japan Times.

NRF Survey: Holiday Spending To Be Even With 2020 Levels

Consumers plan to spend $997.73 on gifts, holiday items and other non-gift purchases for themselves and their families this year, on par with consumer spending last year, per the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

VF Corp. Reaffirms Outlook Despite Slight Quarterly Miss

VF Corp. reported revenue climbed 23 percent in its second quarter ended October 2, led by a 31 percent gain at The North Face. Vans sales grew 8 percent and Dickies grew 21 percent. Companywide earnings and sales were slightly below Wall Street’s targets but VF reaffirmed its full-year earnings outlook.

Adobe Forecasts Record Online Sales, Continued Supply Chain Issues

Adobe expects U.S. holiday sales online to hit $207 billion from November 1 to December 31, setting a record high. This represents a 10 percent increase from 2020, a strong growth rate after a year where the pandemic made e-commerce an essential service. On the negative side, a weakened supply chain is leading to a hike in out-of-stocks and driving up online prices.