Foot Locker acquires Japan-based athletic retailer for $360 millionFoot Locker is adding yet another brand to its portfolio, this one a global retailer of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories based in Japan. Dick’s Sporting Goods expands new Public Lands, Golf Galaxy store conceptsDick’s Sporting Goods continues to roll out its new experiential and discount store formats. Allbirds targets $2 billion-plus valuation in IPO Allbirds has high hopes for its initial public offering. Genesco names new finance head Genesco Inc. has made it permanent — at least for a couple of years. Fleet Feet expands store footprint via acquisition Fleet Feet is growing its presence in the Sunshine States. Poshmark acquires sneaker authentication platform Poshmark Inc. has purchased Suede One, a solution using machine learning, computer vision, and human review to virtually authenticate sneakers. Activewear brand Vuori to open more than 100 U.S. stores in next five years A Southern California-inspired, direct-to-consumer activewear brand for men and women has big plans for expansion on the heels of receiving one of the largest investments in recent times for a private fashion company. NPD: September sales reveal significant retail shifts The lull in discretionary spending that typically occurs in September was largely missing this year. Last-mile Amazon deliveries blocked by New Jersey town PetSmart, Ulta, and DSW all left Deptford Crossing shopping center in Deptford Township, N.J., leaving the center just two-thirds occupied. Crocs unveils month-long omnichannel promotion October is “Croctober” at Crocs, featuring digital and in-store activations designed to increase brand engagement and sales. Canadian performance apparel brand Duer opens second U.S. store A Canadian brand known for its use of natural and sustainable materials in its performance apparel is branching out in the United States. NPD: Apparel sales on the rise as consumers seek wardrobe revamp A new report has good news for the country’s apparel retailers. First Previous 46 47 48 49 50 Next Last
