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NRF: February Imports Expected To Be Lowest In Nearly Three Years

According to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop to nearly its lowest level this month since the beginning of the pandemic.

Delta Apparel Posts Loss On Inflationary Pressures

Delta Apparel logged a loss in the fiscal first quarter ended December 31 due to inflationary raw material costs and production curtailment expenses. The company was impacted by reduced demand in the mass retail supply chain served by its Delta Direct channel.

Lippert Appoints Chief Technology Officer

Mark Woloszyk was promoted to Lippert’s chief technology officer. In this role, he will lead Lippert’s global product technology and innovation initiatives, reporting to Jamie Schnur, president of aftermarket and technology.

Coros To Set Up Direct Operations In The UK And Ireland

Coros, the maker of GPS sports watches, reported that after more than three years of partnership, 2pure would hand back the UK and Ireland distribution of Coros’ products to its manufacturer, effective March 1.

Sample N’Co Acquires Rollin’Stoke

Sample N’ Co., a French distributor of snowboards, skis, bindings, outerwear, and accessories, acquired Rollin’Stoke, a French distributor of skateboards and surfboards.

Canada Goose Targets C$3 Billion In Revenue In Five Years

Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. ahead of its Investor Day, said it aims to nearly triple revenue to Canadian$3 billion (C$2.23 billion) in the next five years as it triples its store base and expands its categories and geographic reach.

Action Sports In Brandford To Close

Action Sports plans to close its store in Brandford, CT, at the end of April. The retailer’s second location in Old Saybrook will remain open.

Dick’s SG To Open House of Sport In Boston

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. plans to open a House of Sport store in the Prudential Center at Boston’s Back Bay. Lord and Taylor previously occupied the storefront at 760 Boylston Street.

Authentic Brands Group Partners With Global Citizen

Authentic Brands Group and Global Citizen, an international advocacy organization, reported that they entered into a four-year agreement to create an exclusive brand mark for consumer products, marketing activations and donations programs.