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ICSC Sees 1.9 Percent Rise In Holiday Sales
ICSC forecasts a 1.9 percent year-over-year spending increase this holiday season with total spending to be $862.2 billion. Its annual Holiday Shopping Intentions Survey found that the average adult plans to spend $655 on holiday-related items – surpassing 2019’s actual expenditure.
NRF Foundation Introduces COVID-19 Training For Retail Employees
The NRF Foundation launched two new credentials in its RiseUp program in response to COVID-19 focused on Retail Operations and Customer Conflict Prevention.
Ruby Ribbon Hires COO/CFO + CMO
Ruby Ribbon Inc. hired Michelle Sanft as the company’s new chief operating officer and chief financial officer, and Loly Hlade as its new chief marketing officer.
Urban Outfitters Announces Management Changes
Urban Outfitters Inc. announced a number of promotions within the organization to meet future growth and strategic initiatives.
Delta Apparel’s Q4 Revenues Climb 8 Percent
Delta Apparel Inc. anticipates overall net sales for its fiscal fourth-quarter ending October 3 to be approximately $116 million, up about 8 percent compared to $108 million in the prior-year period, with growth in each of its business units.
Outdoor Research Adds Midwest Outdoor Sales Agency
Outdoor Research added Midwest Outdoor Sales to represent the brand in the Midwest territory — Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska.
Quiksilver Owner Sued Over Rescue Deal
Investors filed a lawsuit against Boardriders Inc., the parent of Quiksilver and Billabong, over a $431 million rescue financing package they said elevated the interests of a select group of lenders and private-equity backer Oaktree Capital Management LP.
Outdoor + Snow Show Shifts To Virtual Event
Outdoor Retailer announced the upcoming launch of Outdoor Retailer Winter Online, which will replace the Outdoor + Snow Show in-person show, originally scheduled for January 27-29, 2021, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
USTA Appoints Industry Exec To Lead Engagement & Services
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced the appointment of Mickey Maule as the Association’s managing director of engagement & services. Maule most recently worked at Wilson Sporting Goods as commercial director, North America, racquet sports.
SquadLocker Appoints Enterprise Brand Advocate
SquadLocker, based in Warwick, RI, signed Dan Koppen to its team as enterprise brand advocate.
Macy’s Appoints CFO
Macy’s, Inc. announced that Adrian V. Mitchell has been appointed CFO effective November 2, 2020 replacing interim CFO Felicia Williams who is leaving to join CEO Action for Racial Equity as a Macy’s, Inc. Fellow.
VF Appoints New President, The North Face
VF Corp. appointed Steve Murray, global brand president, The North Face. Previously VF’s president of the Americas Region, Murray replaces Arne Arens, who has stepped down to pursue other opportunities outside of VF.
Academy Sports To Sponsor SIAC and SWAC
Academy Sports + Outdoors has signed on as the Official Sporting Goods and Outdoor Retailer of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (the SIAC).
Pentland Brand Appoints Global Brand Director For Canterbury And Mitre
Pentland Brands Limited has announced the appointment of Jodie Soussan as global brand director for its Canterbury and Mitre brands.
Five L.L. Bean Fulfillment Workers Test Positive For COVID-19
L.L. Bean said five workers at its fulfillment center in Freeport, ME have tested positive for COVID-19. The company disclosed the positive test results Friday, according to WABI.
