Columbia Sportswear on Thursday said first-quarter sales were relatively unchanged at $779 million, with the U.S. outdoorwear maker saying local market headwinds held back sales growth globally. Read More
American Apparel owner Gildan Activewear reported on Thursday a 63.8% jump in sales to 1.17 billion for the first quarter, on the back of the Canadian company’s acquisition of HanesBrands. Read More
Xcel Brands has sold its luxury fine jewelry label Judith Ripka for approximately $3 million, as the company sharpens its focus on influencer-led brand building and social commerce. Read More
J.Jill has announced the appointment of Kimberly Wallengren to the role of senior vice president, chief marketing officer, effective April 27. Read More
When a monthly retail sales release comes in that’s headlined ‘Worst April sales performance in a decade raises fresh concerns for the high street’, it’s not worth looking for the upsides — there just aren’t any. Read More
Just days after news that all Claire’s stores had closed in the UK it seems it’s not all over for the chain in Britain. Julien Jarjoura, the French entrepreneur, is planning a revival within months. Read More
Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign for Senate on Thursday, as her progressive challenger, oyster farmer Graham Platner, continued to lead in the polls and in fundraising. It’s a shocking fall off for the incumbent governor, who was once the preferred candidate of national Democrats in the race and remains the only member…
Louisiana suspended its House primaries Thursday after the Supreme Court struck down its current map. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order delaying the House races until July 15 — “or until such time as determined by the legislature.” The elections had been scheduled for May 16, with a June 27 run-off date. Early…
DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 30 ICE WATCH: Gov. Kathy Hochul wants assurances from President Donald Trump’s administration that a very specific federal immigration officer isn’t operating in New York: The ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good. The Democratic governor sent a letter this week to Trump border czar Tom Homan insisting he confirm…
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