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REI To Open First Store In Nebraska
REI Co-op will open its first retail location in Gretna, NE, on September 23.
The North Face Makes Executive Appointments
The North Face hired Sophie Bambuck as chief marketing officer and Jennifer Ingraffea as chief product and merchandising officer.
Nordstrom Adopts ‘Poison Pill’ After Mexican Retailer Buys Stake
Nordstrom, Inc. adopted a shareholder rights plan, more commonly known as a “poison pill,” to prevent outsiders from boosting their stake in the business after a Mexican company acquired a 9.9 percent stake in the upscale U.S. retailer’s business.
Brunt Workwear Hires Industry Veterans
Brunt Workwear hired industry veterans from Patagonia, Harley Davidson, Mizzen+Main, Under Armour, and The RealReal to support its management team.
Puma Extends Partnership With Gen.G
Puma and global esports organization Gen.G announced a multiyear extension to the brands’ existing partnership.
Public Lands To Open Four New Stores
Public Lands, the outdoor specialty retail concept from Dick’s Sporting Goods, plans to open four new stores this fall.
Kohl’s Debt Ratings Downgraded
S&P Global Ratings downgraded the debt ratings of Kohl’s Corp. following the retailer’s update on its sales and earnings guidance for the full year. S&P said it expects Kohl’s medium to long-term business prospects will continue to be challenged by the secular headwinds facing department stores.
Dick’s SG Expands On-Demand Retail Delivery
Dick’s Sporting Goods has partnered with DoorDash to use its on-demand delivery service. This makes Dicks its first sporting goods and retail apparel partner.
Rothy’s Prevails In Infringement Lawsuit Against Birdies
Rothy’s Inc. announced that a federal court in the Northern District of California has entered a Consent Judgment in Rothy’s patent infringement lawsuit against Birdies, Inc., permanently enjoining and restraining Birdies from selling its infringing knit Blackbird shoes and any other products that infringe Rothy’s design patents asserted in the litigation.
August Retail Sales Supported By Job And Wage Gains Amid Continued Inflation
The National Retail Federation reported core retail sales, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, grew 0.1 percent in August from July and were up 8 percent unadjusted year-over-year. Consumers’ willingness to spend overcame inflation again in August as more jobs and higher wages helped ease some of the pressure of continuing high prices, the NRF said.
Eddie Bauer Partners With Itochu For Japan Expansion
Authentic Brands Group entered into a new partnership with Itochu to grow the Eddie Bauer business in Japan.
Mastercard: U.S. Holiday Sales Expected To Grow 7.1 Percent
U.S. retail sales, excluding automotive, are expected to increase 7.1 percent year-over-year this holiday season, according to the Mastercard SpendingPulse annual holiday forecast.
Rab, Lowe Alpine Names National Sales Manager
Rab and Lowe Alpine hired Peter McConkie as national sales manager. He was the national sales manager for Vasque Footwear.
Olympia Sports Retains Liquidators To Close Remaining 34 Stores
Olympia Sports, which filed for bankruptcy this week to support liquidation, hired SB360 Capital Partners, LLC as its exclusive consultant to conduct “Going Out of Business” sales in its remaining 34 stores.
Skechers Senior Vice President, Domestic Sales, To Retire
After nearly three decades with Skechers, Senior Vice President of Domestic Sales Rick Graham announced his retirement. Pete Calichman will replace Graham.
