U.S. footwear sales to stabilize in 2025: NPD U.S. footwear industry sales are expected to stabilize over the next three years, according to the NPD Group Unsplash Described as “slow and steady,” the settling will play out across the major footwear…
Early holiday shopping boosts October online spending: Adobe By Reuters U.S. consumer spending rose in October as inflation-weary consumers took advantage of early holiday shopping discounts and deals offered by retailers including Amazon Photo: Pixabay/Public domain Adobe Analytics reported online…
Lightspeed names JD St-Martin president Montreal-based commerce tech firm Lightspeed announced on Friday the promotion of JD St-Martin to the role of president. Lightspeed names JD St-Martin president – Lightspeed In this role, St-Martin, who is currently chief revenue officer, will…
China’s Shein reportedly set to raise $2 bln, eyes US IPO later this year By Reuters Chinese online fashion retailer Shein UAE’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is a major investor in this round as are existing investors, private equity firm…
VF Corp promotes key execs to boost EMEA, APAC leadership team Apparel, footwear and accessories giant VF Corporation VF’s Martino Scabbia Guerrini – VF CORP Martino Scabbia Guerrini now has an expanded role as Executive VP, President EMEA, APAC &…
Nike reduces its number of retailers Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Foot Locker recently inaugurated its new flagship on the Champs-Elysées in ParisProjectFreshKidSmileyAdidasNew BalancePumaConverseNike Foot Locker’s new flagship in Paris – FNW Although Nike still occupies the majority of the shelves…
Decathlon changes name to Nolhtaced in Belgium to promote pre-owned products Translated by Nicola Mira Belgium is a fertile ground for experimentation for Decathlon A Decathlon store in Belgium with the temporary new name – Decathlon Belgique For a month,…
Cos opens first new concept store in Europe H&M Cos It’s “part of the brand’s ambition to create fully circular store environments”. The store is also big on visual impact with the 566 sq m, two-storey space opening with a…
Sports Direct owner mulls buying France’s Go Sport One of the UK’s most acquisitive companies as far as distressed brands are concerned — Frasers Group — is mulling the purchase of France-based Go Sport FNW That’s according to an interview…
Walmart hiring fewer staff for holiday season For the holiday season, Walmart is set to welcome approximately 40,000 additional associates in a variety of seasonal and full-time roles across its business. Walmart hiring fewer staff for holiday season. – Walmart…
