Foot Locker Opens Flagship In Singapore

Foot Locker Inc. has opened its largest store in Singapore. Located in Orchard Gateway @Emerald, the five-story space with retail over three-levels combines product, in-store presentations and customer experiences featuring a multi-branded basketball collection and a half-court in B2.

Retail Sales Increase 1.2 Percent In July

The U.S. Census Bureau reported overall retail sales during July were up 1.2 percent seasonally adjusted from June and up 2.7 percent year-over-year.  The July gain over June was lower than the 1.9 percent expected by economists, according to Reuters.

USA Triathlon Launches “Power Within” Campaign

USA Triathlon unveiled its Power Within campaign, a marketing initiative designed to reposition the sport of triathlon by addressing its challenges head-on, galvanizing the multisport community and inspiring new audiences to engage.

Asics Sales Drop 21.5 Percent In Half

Asics Corp. reported a loss in the six months ended June 30 as sales dropped 21.5 percent. In North America, sales were down 27.1 percent but online sales grew 151 percent in the region. In the second quarter, sales were down 30.4 percent globally and 26.5 percent in North America.

Hurley Family Launching Apparel Line With John John Florence

Kandui Holdings LLC, founded by the Hurley family, announced plans to launch Florence Marine X, an apparel collection in collaboration with two-time world champion surfer John John Florence. The partnership comes after Kandui in early August acquired the outstanding assets and intellectual property of the Simple footwear brand.

Iconix’s Q2 Revenues Slump 35 Percent

Iconix Brand Group, Inc., the parent of Starter, Pony, Umbro, Danskin, and a number of other lifestyle brands, reported sales in the second quarter fell 35.1 percent to $22.3 million compared to $34.4 million in the prior-year quarter.

PVH Hires Nike Exec To Head HR

PVH Corp. announced Julie Fuller, Nike’s vice president of global talent and organizational effectiveness, will join the company next month and assume the role of chief human resources officer on January 1, 2021.

Stein Mart To Liquidate All Stores In Bankruptcy

Stein Mart, the off-price retailer based in Jacksonville, FL, filed for bankruptcy protection amid the coronavirus pandemic. The retailer plans to close “a significant portion, if not all, of its brick & mortar stores.”