Nordstrom’s Q2 Tops Estimates
Nordstrom Inc. reported second-quarter earnings that topped expectations although sales came in at the lower end of the expected range.
Sneakers4Funds Hires New Vice President
Sneakers4Funds, the leading athletic shoe drive fundraising company in the nation, announced the hiring of Brian Perez as vice president.
Urban Outfitters’ Q2 Profits Slide 35 Percent
Urban Outfitters, Inc. reported total company net sales for the three months ended July 31, 2019, decreased 3.0 percent over the same period last year to $962 million. By brand, comparable Retail segment net sales increased 6 percent at Free People and decreased 3 percent at the Anthropologie Group and 5 percent at Urban Outfitters.
Soccerloco Becomes Official Supplier To 619Futsal
The 619Futsal organization, including the 619Futsal Academy, announced that Soccerloco, a leading soccer retailer in the western region, will become the official apparel and equipment supplier to the club for the next three years.
Nike Secures Licensing Agreement For NYC Logos
Nike has been granted a two-year licensing agreement allowing the company to use iconic New York City’s logos on its merchandise.
TJX’s Q2 Earnings Expand 7 Percent
TJX Cos. reported earnings rose 7 percent in the second quarter as same-store sales grew 2 percent.
Kohl’s Q2 Profits Top Expectations
Kohl’s Corporation reported a strong start to the back-to-school selling season and its partnership to accept Amazon returns inside stores helped the retailer beat Wall Street earnings expectations during the second quarter ended August 3.
Stephen Curry Partners With Howard University To Launch First Division I Golf Program
Six-time NBA All-Star and Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation co-founder, Stephen Curry, announced his commitment to Howard University, with a pledge to support the establishment of the university’s first NCAA Division 1 golf program for the next six years.
Report: Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens Three Clearance Outlets
Dick’s Sporting Goods has reportedly transformed three of its stores into Dick’s Sporting Goods Clearance Outlets since May. The stores sell only clearance footwear and apparel from a variety of brands, and do not stock sports equipment or other products.
Rocky Brands Expands Distribution Center
Rocky Brands is adding a $5 million, 94,000-square-foot expansion to its 192,000-square-foot Hocking County operation in Logan, OH.
Skechers Expands Donations To Animal Welfare Organizations
Skechers announced that it has donated more than $4.23 million to animal welfare organizations through its Bobs for Dogs and Bobs for Cats collections.
Kohl’s Aligns With Facebook For “Curated” Collections
Kohl’s announced the introduction of Curated by Kohl’s, a new selection of products from emerging brands available in more than 50 Kohl’s stores and Kohls.com beginning mid-October 2019. Powered by Facebook, Curated by Kohl’s will bring a new assortment of brands into multiple departments.
J.C. Penney May Face Delisting
J.C. Penney said the New York Stock Exchange on August 6 notified the company that it is no longer in compliance with continued-listing criteria. Continued-listing requires an average closing share price of at least $1 for 30 straight trading days.
Foot Locker Unveils Washington Heights Community Power Store
Foot Locker announced the grand opening of its Washington Heights community-based Power Store. The store features a full suite of immersive capabilities for consumers to experience, including an activation space on the second floor. The 9,000 square foot store is also the first among Foot Locker stores to showcase Nike App at Retail digital technology.
The Running Event (TRE) Grows Leadership Team
The Running Event (TRE), the trade show in the running specialty industry that is produced by Diversified Communications, announced the appointment of corporate marketing and strategic development veteran Anne Gray as event director of TRE.
