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The Weekly Closeout: Torrid CFO exits and Belk secures financing
Retail Dive

Paula Dempsey will leave the apparel retailer next month. The department store, meanwhile, will use some of its new funds for seasonal inventory. more…

Academy Sports + Outdoors Signs On as Official Partner of HYROX North America
PRNewswire

Company to activate in five select race cities as part of multiyear partnership, culminating in Title Sponsorship of HYROX Houston KATY, Texas, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After announcing its designation as an Official Retail Partner of Centr for Centr x H… more…

FORT POINT CAPITAL EXITS INVESTMENT IN PORTFOLIO COMPANY, AMS FULFILLMENT
PRNewswire

BOSTON, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Point Capital ("Fort Point"), a Boston-based private equity firm that invests in service-oriented businesses in the lower middle market, announced today that it has successfully completed the sale of its investment i… more…

Skechers Wins Major Victory Against Kizik in Patent Infringement Suit
Financial Post

Munich Court States that Kizik’s Patent Infringement Case Against Skechers is “Largely Unfounded” LOS ANGELES — Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (“Skechers”), the third largest footwear company in the world and leader in hands-free footwear technology, announced today t… more…

lululemon Announces Appointment of Tara Poseley to Board of Directors
Financial Post

Independent director brings more than 30 years of experience in product innovation and building global consumer and retail brands VANCOUVER, British Columbia — lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) today announced the appointment of Tara Poseley to its Board… more…

REVOLVE Opens New Store at Aventura Mall, Expanding Its Physical Retail Presence
PRNewswire

The Greater Miami location marks the brand's third permanent store, bringing the REVOLVE experience to one of the country's most premier retail destinations. MIAMI, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- REVOLVE, the next-generation fashion retailer, today announced t… more…

Skechers’s beachside SoCal HQ goes on the market after massive renovation
New York Post

The three-story building at 228 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, is being offered through a competitive bidding process handled by commercial real estate firm CBRE. more…

Navratri shoppers splurge on clothes, appliances as gadgets get pricier
The Times of India

Sales of apparel, footwear, and cosnumer durables increased over 20% during the recent Navratri-Dussehra festive period. Car retail sales saw a slight increase of 2% despite last year's GST-driven rush. Appliance sales were particularly strong, with air condi… more…

State of Joy strengthens India footprint with 4,000+ retail touchpoints and plans for exclusive brand outlets
The Times of India

State of Joy has launched Anatom, an innovative footwear collection that prioritizes comfort and practicality. This collection features Anatom School Shoes, specifically designed to meet the daily requirements of children. With an emphasis on meticulous engin… more…

Lenskart, Meesho among top picks as value retail leads India's consumption story: Siddhartha Khemka
The Times of India

Value-focused retail formats are growing, while premium categories experience challenges due to stock availability issues. Recent demand fluctuated with a dip noted in September and October, with expectations for improvement in mid-October. Beauty products si… more…

Retailers clocked 8 per cent sales growth in September reflecting positive consumer sentiment: RAI
BusinessLine

Retailers saw 8% September sales growth led by QSR, F&G, and apparel, signaling strong pre-festive demand across regions per RAI. more…

3 Reasons the Work Boot Market Has Been Supercharged in 2026
WWD

FN examines what's driving unusually high excitement in the work footwear category, from new players and retail investment to American pride. more…

Melitta Baumeister Creates Apparel Capsule for Nike
WWD

Discover the Melitta Baumeister x Nike collection featuring sculptural apparel, Rift Rocker sneakers & more, launching Nov. 5 on her site & Nov. 12 globally. more…

Cooper Flagg Works Alongside Foot Locker’s Stripers in New Ad to Kickoff NBA Season
WWD

Foot Locker is enlisting the help of Cooper Flagg and New Balance to tip off the NBA season with the next chapter of its “Hoops Lives Here” campaign. more…

How Three Big U.S. Sporting Goods Retailers Stack Up Amid Change and Challenge
WWD

Athletic footwear checks across U.S. outdoor retailers suggest challenges remain across the sector. more…

Cole Haan Celebrates 600th Store in Key Boston Market
WWD

Cole Haan's newest store is housed in the upscale Prudential Center in Boston's Back Bay, featuring a new store design. more…

Retailers Take on Seasonal Help, But Face Hiring Hurdles
WWD

Top retailers gear up for the holidays, battling tight labor pools, Gen Z applicants, and shifting consumer trends in seasonal hiring. more…

First Look at The Attico’s 10th Anniversary Collection
WWD

Fashion brand The Attico by Gilda Ambrosio & Giorgia Tordini drops a capsule collection for its 10th anniversary, opens a temporary store in Milan. more…

How Beni Is Streamlining Resale Discovery Through Visual Search and Personal Curation
WWD

Kate Sanner, founder and CEO, explains how aggregating 40-plus secondhand marketplaces into one visual tool makes sustainable shopping effortless for consumers. more…

Ferragamo Reports Weak Q3, but DTC Growth in Europe, U.S.
WWD

Ferragamo reported a weak Q3 but grew in U.S. and Europe offsetting challenges in Asia, particularly China, while direct-to-consumer sales rose. more…

The Great Hedge: How Executives Are Bracing For Geopolitical Shockwaves
WWD

Explore 2027 sourcing trends, from tariffs to nearshoring, and learn how brands build resilient supply chains amid global disruptions. more…

How ‘Mature’ Does AI Need to Be For Fashion?
WWD

Many fashion brands are still racing to be adopt AI. One household name started running long before the race was called. more…