Izod Signs Kids License For Swimwear, Ski And Outerwear
Authentic Brands Group signed a long-term partnership that grants Groupe Lemur, Inc. the exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and distribute Izod swimwear, ski and outerwear for kids in the U.S. and Canada.
Dovetail Workwear Appoints Marketing Manager
Dovetail Workwear, the U.S. manufacturer of women’s workwear, announced it promoted Molly Smithson Callahan to marketing manager.
Macy’s To Open Toys “R” Us In-Store-Shops
Macy’s expanded its partnership with WHP Global to bring the Toys “R” Us brand to all Macy’s stores this holiday season.
Ross Stores Opens 29 New Locations
Ross Stores recently opened 21 Ross Dress for Less and eight dd’s Discounts stores across 12 states in June and July. These new locations are part of the company’s plan to add approximately 100 new stores—75 Ross and 25 dd’s Discounts—during fiscal 2022.
Kohl’s Chief Technology Officer To Exit
According to a securities filing, Kohl’s announced that Paul Gaffney, the company’s chief technology and supply chain officer, will depart on August 1.
361 Degrees Earnings Projected To Improve In First Half
361 Degrees International, Ltd. said profits for the six months ended June 30 are expected to increase by not less than 30 percent.
True Spec Adds Second Location In Chicago
True Spec Golf, the specialist in custom club fitting and club building, announced its newest facility in Geneva, IL. True Spec Chicago West will be the company’s 29th location.
Dickies Appoints Senior Director, Brand And Product Marketing
Dickies, owned by VF Corp., appointed Doug Thielen as senior director, brand and product marketing global, effective July 25.
Rally House Debuts Second Store In Iowa
Rally House announced a new retail location in West Des Moines, IA. Rally House Plaza at Jordan Creek joins one other existing Rally House store in the area.
Aerosoles Signs Licensing Agreement To Expand Into Men’s
Aerosoles, which American Exchange Group recently acquired, signed a new licensing agreement with Orly Corporation to distribute men’s slippers, men’s and ladies’ flip flops, hanging footwear, men’s socks, and roller skates for men, women and kids.
Hypebeast Opens First Hypegolf Store In Japan
Lifestyle brand Hypebeast has collaborated with Jun Co, an apparel and lifestyle creation company, to launch the first Hypegolf store in Sarugaku-Cho Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Deloitte Predicts Back-to-School Spending To Reach All-Time High
Back-to-school seasonal spending is expected to reach an all-time high while back-to-college spending is expected to climb 10 percent year over year, according to Deloitte’s annual forecasts.
June Retail Sales Increased Despite Rising Inflation
Retail sales increased in June even as inflation climbed higher and drove up prices across the board, the National Retail Federation said.
Nike Style Store Opens In Seoul
Nike opened its first Nike Style store in the South Korean capital’s Hongdae neighborhood to “serve a distinct sport lifestyle audience through the lens of style, featuring gender-agnostic zones for fleece, tops, footwear, accessories, and other style-led collections.”
Heydude Gets A Brand Refresh
Footwear label Heydude has a “fully revamped brand identity to reach new and existing fans.” Crocs purchased the company for $2.5 billion last December and closed the deal in February 2022.
