Apparel

Anthropologie to make its Gainesville debut at new town center
Anthropologie has announced it will open in North Central Florida later this year at the new Butler Town Center in Gainesville.
Claire's Stores names Fleet Farm exec as finance head
Claire’s Stores named Michael Schwindle as executive VP, CFO, effective March 2, 2020.

Chief executive of Coach out amid changes at parent company Tapestry

The CEO of Tapestry is staying put for a while and taking on direct oversight of the company’s biggest brand.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Q4 tops Street; removing guns from more stores

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported a strong fourth quarter and said it plans to eliminate gun sales in more stores.
First Look: DTC brand Rothy’s opens NYC store

The digitally native, eco-friendly footwear company that makes women’s shoes out of recycled and sustainable materials has touched down in New York City.
99 Cents Only Stores taps Cost Plus World Market exec as CEO

99 Cents Only Stores has found a permanent chief executive officer.
CSA Exclusive: Cavender’s collects bounty on EDI upgrade

A specialty westernwear retailer is spurring growth by integrating new electronic data interchange (EDI) capabilities with its ERP platform.
Fleet Feet unveils inventory-less store concept

Specialty running chain Fleet Feet has debuted a new retail format that combines personalized in-store fitting with rapid home delivery.
Men’s sales continue to trump women’s in this category

The men’s activewear market is growing faster than the women’s in the U.S. despite overall growth in women’s sports participation.
Ross Stores to open 100 stores in 2020

Ross Stores sees plenty of room for expansion as it continues to move into new markets.
Modell’s reportedly set to file for bankruptcy

Modell’s Sporting Goods efforts to avoid bankruptcy have apparently failed.
Drunk shopping translates into $44.9 billion business in the U.S.

For some 58.4 million Americans, a hangover is no longer the only thing they may wake up to after a night of drinking.