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NRF Calls For Visa And Mastercard To Cancel Swipe Fee Increases

The National Retail Federation urged Visa and Mastercard to cancel credit card swipe fee increases scheduled to take effect this month, citing a letter from both Republican and Democratic members of Congress saying higher fees would add to inflation.

Champs Sports Opens Homefield Concept In Pembroke Pines

Champs Sports, part of Foot Locker, Inc., will open the brand’s retail concept store, Champs Sports Homefield, in Pembroke Pines, FL, on April 23. The largest of all Foot Locker, Inc. subsidiaries worldwide totals more than 35,000 square feet. 

TB12 Appoints CEO

TB12, Tom Brady’s apparel brand and wellness company, appointed Grant Shriver as CEO and partner. 

Anta Sports Sees High-Teens Q1 Growth For Anta Brand

Anta Sports reported retail sales of Anta branded products recorded high-teens positive growth in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2021 while Fila’s retail sales saw mid-single-digit positive growth.

March Retail Sales Grew Despite Higher Inflation

Retail sales grew in March even as inflation edged higher, the National Retail Federation said. The U.S. Census Bureau said overall retail sales in March were up 0.5 percent seasonally adjusted from February and up 6.9 percent year over year.

BN3TH Recruits Senior Director, Design And Development

Men’s underwear brand BN3TH hired Drew William as senior director of design and development. William has more than 20 years of design experience in the outdoor industry, most recently at RYU Apparel.