Perfect Moment Taps CD Network for Luxury Wholesale Representation in North America
The agency will spearhead efforts in the U.S. and Canada, marking Perfect Moment’s first sales agency engagement for these major markets. A new showrooms in New York City planned for December
USPS to Raise Rates in 2025 to Remain Competitive
The changes would raise shipping service prices by approximately 3.2 percent for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, 3.9 percent for USPS Ground Advantage, and 9.2 percent for Parcel Select.
Polaris President of PG&A and Aftermarket to Retire
Steve Eastman plans to retire at the end of 2024. As a part of its leadership succession plan, Polaris is naming Andy Williams as president of PG&A and Aftermarket, effective January 1, 2025. Eastman will step into a strategic advisor role to support the transition and is expected to stay on through 2025.
Birkenstock Opens Seventh U.S. Store in Boston, MA
The opening of the Boston store on Newbury Street marks the seventh Birkenstock owned-store in the United States alongside locations in New York City, Brooklyn, Venice Beach, Miami, Marin County, and Austin.
Levi Strauss Continues Retail Expansion in Canada Ahead of Holiday Season
Store locations in Kelowna and Toronto will help expand Levi’s brand presence in British Columbia and Ontario, while a third store in Midtown Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, will be the first owned-and-operated location in the province
Protective Industrial Products Acquires Honeywell’s PPE Business
PIP’s industry-leading brands include PIP, G-Tek, Boss®, Bouton Optical, Grippaz, and Bisley Workwear, along with licensed PPE brands such as Puma Safety Footwear.
Puma Opens Las Vegas Flagship
Located in the heart of the Las Vegas strip, the store offers a “retail experience” with various immersive and interactive features, including a professional F1 racing simulator, an interactive arcade and a customization studio where customers can personalize apparel and footwear.
Moonlight Partners with Abritu Sport for Canadian Distribution
Moonlight, the Norwegian brand known for its outdoor lighting equipment, is officially entering the Canadian market, which was made possible through a new distribution agreement with Abritu Sport, which distributes brands like NNormal and Coros.
Ross Stores Sees Q3 Sales Growth Slow from Stronger First Half Trend
The CEO said the retailer needed to execute better but also cited a combination of severe weather during the quarter from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, along with unseasonably warm temperatures, that also negatively impacted results.
Hydro Flask and Osprey Packs Parent Helen of Troy Expands Beauty Portfolio
Helen of Troy Limited, parent of the Hydro Flask, Osprey Packs and OXO businesses, has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire the business of Olive & June, LLC.
Segway Recalls Segway Ninebot P100 KickScooters Due to Fall and Injury Hazard
The company has received 31 reports of broken front forks, including six reports of injuries, including a fracture, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and shoulder pain.
Black Diamond Voluntarily Recalls Pieps Pro IPS Avalanche Transceiver
The recall involves the Pieps Pro IPS Avalanche Transceiver in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada due to an issue with the size of the battery compartment.
SP Connect Taps Creagh-Keller Sales for Mid-Atlantic and Southern Territories
The CK Sales team is led by Stephen Keller and includes Roberto Rivera, Ashley Moore, Bryan Richardson, Darren Poore, Brandon Vice, Rick Adams, and Tim Wisner.
EXEC: JD Sports Expects Full Year Profit at Lower End of Forecast on Weaker Comps
After a good start to the period, helped by strong back-to-school sales, the parent of the JD, Hibbett, Finish Line, DTLR, and Shoe Palace retail banners said it saw increased trading volatility in October, particularly in North America and the UK, reflecting elevated promotional activity and mild weather.
Shoe Carnival, Inc. Lowers Full-Year Sales Guidance on Calendar Shift, Warm Weather Impact
The parent of the Shoe Carnival, Rogan’s and Shoe Station retail banners, reported that Q3 net sales were $306.9 million as compared to $319.9 million in Q3 2023, with ~$20 million moving out of the third quarter due to the retail calendar shift.
