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The North Face Makes Executive Appointments
The North Face hired Sophie Bambuck as chief marketing officer and Jennifer Ingraffea as chief product and merchandising officer.
Nordstrom Adopts ‘Poison Pill’ After Mexican Retailer Buys Stake
Nordstrom, Inc. adopted a shareholder rights plan, more commonly known as a “poison pill,” to prevent outsiders from boosting their stake in the business after a Mexican company acquired a 9.9 percent stake in the upscale U.S. retailer’s business.
Fanatics Partners With International Cricket Council
Fanatics and the International Cricket Council entered into a partnership whereby Fanatics operates the official ICC Global online store for all events and becomes manager of event retail.
Puma Extends Partnership With Gen.G
Puma and global esports organization Gen.G announced a multiyear extension to the brands’ existing partnership.
A4 Apparel Acquires LabFit And Appoints Industry Veteran As President
A4, the Los Angeles-based team and corporate apparel manufacturer, has acquired LabFit Sublimation and hired industry veteran Todd Levine as president. Mark Mertens will remain as chairman and CEO.
Kohl’s Debt Ratings Downgraded
S&P Global Ratings downgraded the debt ratings of Kohl’s Corp. following the retailer’s update on its sales and earnings guidance for the full year. S&P said it expects Kohl’s medium to long-term business prospects will continue to be challenged by the secular headwinds facing department stores.
Dick’s SG Expands On-Demand Retail Delivery
Dick’s Sporting Goods has partnered with DoorDash to use its on-demand delivery service. This makes Dicks its first sporting goods and retail apparel partner.
Red Bull Racing Partners With Castore
The Red Bull Formula One team entered into a multi-year partnership with the UK sportswear brand Castore. The agreement begins with the start of the 2023 season. Castore will supply the racing team with apparel, including sportswear.
GroupeSTAHL Hires New CFO
Michigan-based GroupeSTAHL hired Derek Nugent as chief financial officer.
Lids Opens Flagship In Las Vegas
Lids opened a flagship store on the Las Vegas Strip. The two-story building is the retailer’s largest concept store at 12,000 square feet.
Varsity Spirit To Open New Headquarters In Downtown Memphis
Varsity Spirit will open its new headquarters in downtown Memphis, TN.
BikeExchange Announces Changes In Leadership
BikeExchange/Kitzuma Cycling Logistics has added and shuffled North American positions for BikeExchange, including promoting Cameron Simpson as head of North America.
Recall: Cervélo Bikes
Cervélo recalled about 2,043 model year 2022 R5 and Caledonia-5 bicycles and 182 ST31 LT replacement stems because the bike’s handlebars could slip in the stem and cause the rider to lose control.
August Retail Sales Supported By Job And Wage Gains Amid Continued Inflation
The National Retail Federation reported core retail sales, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants, grew 0.1 percent in August from July and were up 8 percent unadjusted year-over-year. Consumers’ willingness to spend overcame inflation again in August as more jobs and higher wages helped ease some of the pressure of continuing high prices, the NRF said.
Mastercard: U.S. Holiday Sales Expected To Grow 7.1 Percent
U.S. retail sales, excluding automotive, are expected to increase 7.1 percent year-over-year this holiday season, according to the Mastercard SpendingPulse annual holiday forecast.
