Apparel

Under Armour reported a strong first quarter as inventory controls and international growth helped make up for falling sales at home.

It was only five years ago that Palm Beach Outlets opened in West Palm Beach, Fla., yet in that brief time the 440,000-sq.-ft. center has become an important magnet in the region.

Nordstrom is doubling down on its no-inventory store format.

Modell’s Sporting Goods has a new finance head.

There has been a changing of the guard at Ascena Retail Group, whose brands include Ann Taylor, Loft, Lane Bryant, Dress Barn and others.

Rents at shopping centers rose by almost 5% in the first quarter of 2019 compared with the same quarter last year.

Swedish legwear brand Happy Socks has expanded its presence in Los Angeles.

Banana Republic is obtaining a clear view of merchandising activities through the cloud.