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Nordstrom Plans to Open 10th Rack Store in Ramsey, New Jersey
The 25,000-square-foot store will be located at the Interstate Shopping Center, a shopping center that includes ShopRite, Five Below and Petco, among others.
Sierra Sets Store Opening for Southwest Ohio
The outdoor-themed off-price retailer, owned by TJX Cos., announced plans to open a store in Beavercreek, OH on August 15. The 19,800-square-foot space will be located at 2850 Centre Drive in Beavercreek, next to TJ Maxx and Lowe’s.
Vans Opens Flagship in Milan’s Brera District
Vans has opened a new Milan flagship store, inside the city’s Brera district. The store replaces a flagship in the Navigli district that has been closed
Adidas to Open Store at Mall of America
Adidas plans to open its first full-price store in Minnesota at the Mall of America in October. The 9,161-square-foot space “is designed to offer a shopping experience that blends performance, sport culture and personalization.”
Tursi Soccer Opens First Store in Washington State
Portland, OR-based Tursi Soccer has opened its first store in the Washington State in Tacoma, bringing its store count to five.
Ross Opens 47 Stores Over June and July
Ross Stores, Inc. announced plans to open 47 stores nationwide during June and July, including 35 Ross Dress for Less locations and 12 dd’s Discounts locations across 15 states and territories. With these new openings, the off-price retailer “is on track to open approximately 110 stores this year.”
L.L.Bean to Open First Store in Georgia
L.L.Bean plans to open its first store in Georgia at Lulah Hills, a new mixed-use development under development in Decatur.
Nike Closes Three More Stores
Nike, Inc. has closed two more Nike Live locations in San Jose, CA, and Hoboken, NJ, as well as a Nike store in Bethesda, MD, according to local reports. Nike has closed several other Nike Live stores in recent weeks after aggressively expanding the digitally-led concept.
Report: Athleisure and Athletic Forecast as BTS Footwear Standouts
Analysis of data compiled from the AlixPartners 2026 U.S. Consumer and Executive Footwear Survey, in partnership with the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), resulted in a forecast that Athletic Footwear and Athleisure Footwear sales will climb 11 percent year-over-year in the U.S. for the 2026 back-to-school (BTS) season.
Walmart Moves Kyle Kinnard to COO for U.S. Business from COO International
Kinnard currently serves as COO of Walmart International. He has held several senior roles during more than 25 years with the company, including executive vice president of Health and Wellness for Walmart U.S.
Report: June Sales Boosted by Early Summer Promotions and Seasonal Events
U.S. retail spending continued to show resilience in June, with total retail sales increasing 2.7 percent compared to the same period last year, while unit demand declined 0.9 percent, according to Circana, LLC. A convergence of earlier summer promotional events, Father’s Day, the lead-up to the Fourth of July holiday, America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, and heightened consumer interest around the World Cup was said to have created an “unusually active retail environment.”
Report: Running-Inspired, Low-Profile Sneakers Expected to Drive BTS Selling
Circana LLC expects to see sneakers remaining as the cornerstone of back-to-school (BTS) footwear purchases, with running-inspired styles, as well as low-profile sneakers and Mary Jane-influenced styles expected to stand out this year. Overall, Circana’s recent survey data found price sensitivity will play an important role this BTS season, with 57 percent of consumers concerned about price increases affecting BTS clothing and footwear costs this year.
Nike Closes Downtown Naperville Store
Nike closed its Live concept store in downtown Naperville, IL on July 13, according to local reports. The company provided no reason for the closure.
NRF Forecasts Robust Back-To-School Growth
The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual back-to-school survey forecasts more than double-digit growth this year, with spending by families with elementary-through-high-school kids expected to jump 9.9 percent and spending for college students expected to surge 16.6 percent. The survey also identified a continued shift toward earlier back-to-school shopping and an emphasis on affordability.
FDRA: Footwear Inflation Shows Slight Deceleration in June After May’s Peak Levels
After rising the most in three years in May with a 4.1 percent hike, overall inflation in the U.S. footwear category decelerated slightly in June, up 3.5 percent, according to the latest analysis from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. May marked the sharpest advance within the footwear category in 45 months.
