Retail

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. said Thursday it will premier one of its first seven children’s apparel concept stores, 77kids, at Cherry Hill Mall this summer.

Retailers in the Eastern part of the United States can expect above-normal temperatures to continue to drive sales of seasonal goods, according to Planalytics, which provides business weather intelligence.

The company advises retailers to position inventory levels appropriately, with strong demand expected for air conditioners, fans and other cooling products, bottled water, sports drinks, suncare, and other essential items for protecting people and animals.  Seasonal products such as tees, sandals, swimwear, shorts, and water toys will also be in high demand in the East.

Tommy Hilfiger Group will debut a new line, Tommy, targeted at young men and women in their twenties, Women’s Wear Daily reported.

The brand will debut in Canada, with three freestanding stores and in dedicated areas of 14 existing Tommy Hilfiger stores in Canada, according to the report. Stores will average 4,000 sq. ft. to 4,500 sq. ft.

TradeStone Software said Thursday that Hudson’s Bay Trading Co. has selected the company’s Merchandise Lifecycle Management solutions to unify the retailer’s design, sourcing, ordering and delivery of private-label and branded goods.

Hudson’s Bay Trading Co., parent company of Lord & Taylor and its namesake Canadian chain Hudson’s Bay Co., which operates more than 600 retail locations across its banners the Bay, Zellers, Home Outfitters and Fields.