The Buckle’s September Comps Grew 18 Percent

The Buckle Inc. announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended October 2, 2021 increased 17.8 percent from comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended October 3, 2020.

Macy’s Appoints Board Members

Macy’s Inc. announced the appointment of Ashley Buchanan, chief executive officer of The Michaels Companies, and Tracey Zhen, president of Zipcar, to its board of directors.

REI To Hold #OptOutside For Seventh Year

This November, REI will once again close its 171 retail stores, distribution centers, call centers, and headquarters on Black Friday. The closures mark the seventh straight year of its #OptOutside campaign.

Scheels To Open Second Store In Kansas

Scheels announced plans to open its second store in Wichita, KS. The retail location is set to open Spring 2023. The company’s first Kansas store opened in Overland Park in 2015.

Piper Sandler Fall Teen Survey Finds Acceleration In Teen Spending

Piper Sandler’s 42nd Semi-Annual Generation Z Survey finds mid-single growth year-over-year in apparel and footwear spend, led by females.  In the active lifestyle space, Nike remains the leading apparel brand for teens while Lululemon gained 200 basis points year over year; Nike is the No. 1 footwear brand—up 500 basis points year over year.