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Ross Stores Opens 47 Locations

Ross Stores Inc. recently opened 43 Ross Dress for Less and four dd’s Discounts stores across 22 states in September and October. These new locations complete the company’s store growth plans for fiscal 2024, with the addition of 89 new locations throughout the year.

Puma Launches First Global Basketball Campaign

The latest marketing campaign “Forever. Faster. – See The Game Like We Do,” features Puma Hoop athletes Breanna Stewart, Flau’jae Johnson, Scoot Henderson, LaMelo Ball, and Tyrese Haliburton.

Pajar Canada Acquires Cougar Shoes

Cougar Shoes Co-owner and President Steve Sedlbauer said that the company has experienced financial struggles in recent years due to disruption caused by the pandemic and milder winters in key regions.

Under Armour Retains Oberalp for Swiss Distribution

Since becoming its Italian distributor, Under Armour’s sales in Italy have expanded from €8 million to €50 million ($54 mm). Over the last years, the South Tyrolean group has been growing Under Armour’s business in the wholesale channel.

Baffin Appoints Lead Designer

Austin Sedlbauer, most recently, was the lead designer at Cougar Shoes. He joins Baffin, a subsidiary of Canada Goose Holdings, effective immediately.

Bass Pro to Open Location in Corpus Christi

The announcement came during a news conference led by local Bass Pro officials and Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo. The opening is planned for 2025 and will be the retailer’s 21st in the state.