EXEC: Foot Locker Exiting New York for Sunnier Environs; Shakes Up Europe and Asia Model
Foot Locker Inc. is pulling up stakes in New York City and moving to St. Petersburg, FL in 2025. The company plans to maintain only a limited presence in New York City going forward.
Foot Locker Inc. Sees Core Foot Locker Banner Comps Grow 5.2 Percent in Q2
Comparable sales increased by 2.6 percent for the quarter, led by 5.2 percent growth in global Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker comparable sales. The second-quarter net loss was $12 million, compared to a $5 million net loss in Q2 last year.
Puma Promotes Indy Sen to SVP Puma Group Sourcing
Sen assumes the operational responsibilities of the chief sourcing officer, replacing Anne-Laure Descours, who is not extending her board contract and will instead support Puma as an external sustainability advisor.
PVH Corp. Raises Full Year EPS Guidance after Q2 Earnings Beat
The parent of the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein brands reported it drove substantial gross margin and operating margin expansion in Q2 and reaffirmed revenue and non-GAAP operating margin guidance, reflecting disciplined execution of the PVH+ Plan.
Nordstrom, Inc. Gets Lift from A-Sale Timing and Active in Second Quarter
Nordstrom said active, women’s apparel, beauty and kids had the strongest growth versus 2023. During the Anniversary Sale, the top growing categories were beauty, active and home.
Report: Road Trips and RV Camping Take the Lead in Fall Travel Plans
In a significant shift, RV camping has overtaken rental properties as the preferred accommodation for Labor Day vacationers, according to the latest Fall Travel Intentions survey conducted by Cairn Consulting for the RV Industry Association.
Have We Seen the Last of the In-Store Snow Sports Pre-Season Sale?
The days of the old SNIAGRAB and Powder Daze seem to be over as the one-time annual sales events that snow sports retailers used to sell off past season apparel and gear are left behind in favor of a wider selling window and web sales.
DPS and Phantom Glide Tap Chico Bukovansky as Global Sales Director
Industry veteran Chico Bukovansky will lead global sales for both brands. Previously, he worked for Slingshot Sports as chief revenue officer, and before that, he led global sales for Dakine. He also served on the Board of Directors at SIA from 2016 to 2018.
Citi Trends Posts Wider Q2 Loss as Retailer Moves to Clear Inventories
The retailer said it is swiftly capitalizing on two distinct opportunities: enhancing the ‘treasure hunt’ experience by securing branded goods at incredible values while also increasing the penetration of opening price point goods.
Swiftwick Adds Industry Vets to Management Team, Executes Brand Overhaul
Swiftwick has hired Katie Nguyen from Chaco as head of integrated marketing and James Osborne, who spent nearly two decades at Nike, to build the run specialty sales and community functions at the company.
On Opens Flagship Store in Milan
The roughly 5000-square-foot space on two levels aligns with the company’s expansion strategy, which operates 37 mono-brand stores in North America, Europe, and Asia, including 20 in China.
High Speed Gear Promotes Jay Sheet to Sales Manager
In his new position as sales manager, Sheets oversees sales and customer service at the company’s world headquarters in Swansboro, NC.
Bass Pro Shops to Open Outdoor World location in Lansing, MI
The 85,000-square-foot Outdoor World retail store will be in the Delta Crossing development and is expected to open in early 2026.
G-Form Inks $3M U.S. Army R&D Deal to Advance Helmet Protection
The latest G-Form OTAp is to fund research and development of a prototype that will improve the blunt impact performance of the US Army’s combat helmets while improving long-duration comfort for soldiers.
RV Shipments Jump 17.5 Percent in July, Led by Towables
Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 21.8 percent from last July with 21,560 shipments.
