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Macy’s Expands Backstage Store-Within-Store Concept
Macy’s announced plans to expand its store-within-store Backstage locations across the U.S. beginning April 9 through June 2022 with 37 new locations nationwide.
Canada Goose Accelerates Expansion Of Japanese Market
Canada Goose Holdings Inc. and longstanding partner Sazaby League Ltd. have entered into an agreement to create the joint venture Canada Goose Japan, with plans to accelerate DTC expansion, including retail stores.
Nosler Retains Canadian Distribution
Nosler, Inc. the manufacturer of bullets, ammunition, cartridge cases, firearms, and suppressors, announced that it has hired Northern Exposure Sporting Group to provide sales representation and merchandising support in Canada.
Merrell Appoints Chief Merchant Officer
Merrell, which is part of Wolverine Worldwide, announced that Sumi Scott was hired as its chief merchant officer.
Kohl’s Confirms Buyout Interest From ‘Multiple’ Parties
Kohl’s Corp. acknowledged receipt of multiple preliminary indications of interest in acquiring the company. The proposals received are non-binding and without committed financing.
The Renewal Workshop Acquired By Bleckmann
The Renewal Workshop, based in Cascade Locks, OR, has been acquired by Dutch logistics company Bleckmann.
Accelerated Systems Appoints Director Of Sales, E-Mobility
Accelerated Systems, Inc. (ASI) has hired Adam Micklin as director of Sales, E-Mobility.
L.L.Bean Sees 14 Percent Revenue Gain In 2021
L.L.Bean announced the close to its 2021 fiscal year, with annual net revenue totaling $1.8 billion, with a 14 percent increase over 2020. The performance marked one of the most successful years in its history.
Orvis Hires Vice President, Conservation And Sustainability
Orvis announced it hired outdoor industry veteran Laura Schaffer to the newly created position as vice president, conservation and sustainability
Specialized Founder Steps Down From CEO Role
Scott Maguire has replaced Specialized founder Mike Sinyard as CEO. Sinyard, who founded Specialized 48 years ago, assumes the role of founder, chairman and chief rider advocate.
Canada Goose Appoints Board Member
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. has appointed Belinda Wong, chairman of Starbucks China and executive vice president, Starbucks, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
RECALL: Specialized Sirrus Bicycles
Specialized has issued a voluntary recall of about 36,000 Sirrus, Sirrus X and Sirrus Sport Bikes with alloy cranks that were sold in the U.S.
February Retail Sales Rose Strongly Year-Over-Year
Retail sales showed a strong year-over-year gain in February, but the monthly pace slowed compared with January as inflation drove up prices and lingering effects of the COVID-19 omicron variant affected the supply chain, the National Retail Federation said.
Gregory Sales Climb 16 Percent In 2021
Samsonite International S.A. reported sales from its Gregory backpacks rose 15.9 percent to $59.4 million from $51.2 million a year ago. Sales on a currency-neutral basis grew 16.2 percent.
Icebreaker Appoints GM For North America
Icebreaker, owned by VF Corp., has hired Noah Bryan as general manager for North America. Most recently, he worked as the senior business development manager for sports and outdoors at Amazon.
