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Feetures Undergoes Executive Changes
Feetures announced executive changes as part of succession planning. The changes include national sales manager for footwear specialty retailers, Steve Hallinan, becoming key accounts manager, John Gaither becoming chief operations officer and Joe Gaither, executive vice president.
Apparel Resale App Curtsy Raises $11M In Series A Funding
Curtsy, a shopping app for clothing, shoes, and accessories, has raised $11 million in Series A funding. The funding, led by Index Ventures, will enable Curtsy to scale and build out its team.
NRF Says 2020 Holiday Sales Grew 8.3 Percent Despite Pandemic
Retail sales during the 2020’s November/December holiday season grew an unexpectedly high 8.3 percent over the same period in 2019 to $789.4 billion, exceeding the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) holiday forecast despite the economic challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, NRF said. The numbers include online and other non-stores sales, which were up 23.9 percent at $209 billion.
Poshmark’s Stock Price More Than Doubles In IPO Debut
Poshmark Inc.’s shares more than doubled in its initial public offering debut Thursday.
Stock+Field Closing All Locations
Stock+Field, the farm supply and outdoor department store, has filed for bankruptcy and is closing all 25 of its locations.
Zumiez Sees 1.7 Percent Holiday Comp Gain
Zumiez Inc. reported comparable sales increased 1.7 percent for the 10-week period ended January 9, 2021, compared to the 10-week period ended January 11, 2020.
Adobe Sees 32 Percent Online Growth Over Holiday Season
Adobe said based on Adobe Analytics data, U.S. online spend totaled $188.2 billion over November and December, which represents 32.2 percent growth year-over-year.
Crocs Guides Accelerated 2021 Revenue Growth of 20 percent to 25 percent
Crocs Inc. raised its 2020 revenue guidance and expects accelerated full year 2021 revenue growth of 20 percent to 25 percent.
Tilly’s Sees Modest Comp Gain Over Holiday Period
Tilly’s Inc. reported same-store sales grew 2.7 percent for the nine-week period ended January 2. Comparable net sales in physical stores decreased by 12.4 percent while e-commerce net sales jumped 65.2 percent.
Columbia Sportswear Adds Starbucks Exec To Board
Columbia Sportswear Co. announced that its board of directors appointed John Culver to serve as a director and member of its Compensation Committee.
Macy’s Reveals Locations To Close In 2021
Macy’s Inc. revealed the list of locations it expects to close this year, including 36 Macy’s stores and one Bloomingdale’s location.
Under Armour Opens Port Covington Campus To Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
Under Armour has opened up one of its facilities on its Baltimore Port Covington Campus to the Baltimore County Health Department to help administer COVID-19 vaccines in the area.
Macy’s To Shutter 45 More Locations In 2021
Macy’s plans to close 45 department stores by the middle of this year as part of its previously-announced plan to shut 125 locations by 2023.
NRF Chief Economist Sees Latest Stimulus Helping Recovery
Economic challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic will continue in 2021, but stimulus legislation signed into law just after Christmas will help maintain and accelerate the nation’s ongoing recovery, believes National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
Maine Sport Outfitters To Open Third Location
Maine Sport Outfitters plans to open a store in Rockland, ME. The retailer currently operates locations in Rockport and Camden.
