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.
Nike’s Q3 Tops Wall Street’s Targets On Digital Momentum
Nike, Inc. reported earnings topped Wall Street’s targets by 15 cents in the fiscal third quarter ended February 28 with sales also slightly ahead of estimates. Sales grew 8 percent on a currency-neutral basis, led by a 17 percent gain in DTC and a 22 percent gain in digital. Double-digit digital growth in North America, APLA and EMEA offset declines in Greater China.
BSN Sports Partners With Generation ESports
BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands, has partnered with Generation Esports as the uniform and apparel partner of its High School Esports League.
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.
Foot Locker Hires President, Global Brands
Foot Locker Inc. announced it hired Samantha Lomow as president, Global Brands. Lomow joins the company from Hasbro, Inc., where she was president, Branded Entertainment.
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.
Under Armour Supply Chain Exec Joins Figs
Jami Pinto, formerly senior vice president, global product supply at Under Armour, has become chief global product and sustainability officer at Figs, the manufacturer of scrubs and medical apparel.
Accelerated Systems Appoints Director Of Sales, E-Mobility
Accelerated Systems, Inc. (ASI) has hired Adam Micklin as director of Sales, E-Mobility.
Rally House Opens 11th Michigan Store
Rally House has opened its 11th store in Michigan in Woodhaven.
Nordstrom Rack Makes Executive Hires
Nordstrom Rack appointed Nancy Mair as senior vice president, Rack merchandising; Kelley Wotton-Gantner as vice president, divisional merchandise manager; and Stacy Lippa as vice president, Rack supply chain.
Slinger Shows Slight Sales Gain In Fiscal Third Quarter
Slinger Bag, Inc., the parent of Slinger Bag, reported sales inched up 2.4 percent in its fiscal third quarter and surged 65.8 percent in the nine months ended January 31.
Li Ning Sees 2021 Revenues Surge 56 Percent
Li Ning reported earnings more than doubled in the year ended December 31 as sales grew 56 percent.
