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Kohl’s in talks to be bought by Franchise Group
The American-based department store chain has entered into exclusive negotiations with Franchise Group for a period of three weeks. Franchise proposed to acquire the retail chain for 60 US dollars per share
Amazon Fashion launches Virtual Try-On For Shoes
The interactive mobile experience uses augmented reality to help the customer visualize how a pair of shoes looks from every angle and make better informed purchasing decisions
Columbia Sportswear names Senior VP, Omni Planning and Fulfilment
The US-based sportswear company announced the appointment of François Guillon to the role of Senior Vice President, Omni Planning and Fulfilment. He joins the company from Tiffany & Co
The Athlete’s Foot owner acquires Shoe City
Arklyz announced it is acquiring the Baltimore-based retailer Shoe City and its associated online platform - ycmc.com. With this acquisition, Arklyz expands its portfolio with another Athletic Speciality Footwear & Streetwear Lifestyle Retail Chain
Armando Cabral opens immersive retail space in the US
The Portuguese model and businessman expanded his brand with an Afro-Centric immersive retail experience in the Rockefeller Centre named ARMANDO CABRAL Mercado
Allbirds expands distribution to Nordstrom
Nordstrom customers can now shop men's and women's Allbirds styles at 14 select stores.Later this year, Allbirds will expand their selection, which will be available to shop on Nordstrom.com, at Center Stage in New York City and in more Nordstrom stores
Chief Executive of Amazon’s consumer business is leaving
Dave Clark, who has overseen the company’s extensive warehouse operations, announced he would depart Amazon after 23 years. It’s time for me to build again, he wrote on Twitter
Designer Brands with sales growth
In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the North-American company reported a net sales increase of 18.1% across every segment, and it said to be on track to double owned brand sales by 2026
Foot Locker appoints first Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer
The US-based footwear retailer named Neil Bansal to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
Reebok teams up with Zappos to launch adaptative footwear line
The Reebok Fit to Fit collection provides styles that include features that help people with disabilities to gain more independence. The goal is to enhance everyone’s quality of life
Dick's Sporting Goods posts sales decline
The sporting goods retailer posted a comparable store sales drop of 8.4% in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 over the same period last year, but remains optimistic about its long-term strategy
US: growth of consumer prices slows down
The growth of consumer prices slowed in April inthe US. Notwithstanding, prices are still higher than usual
Genesco announces first quarter results
The Nashville-based footwear group reported a small decline in sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, but remains optimistic for the year ahead as inventories return to more normal levels
Doug Howe gets new appointments at DSW
Footwear retailer Designer Brands has announced the appointment of Doug Howe to President of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse (retail concept of the group’s portfolio). Mr. Howe will also be Executive Vice President of Designer Brands
Caleres announces record first quarter
In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the company reported net sales of 735.1 million US dollars, up by 15.1% from the first quarter of fiscal 2021. The footwear group raised its full year outlook-
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