Fantastic new products available from our online shop – News

While the new government restrictions have meant we had to close the club shop on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s that it was open, reverting to being an online only presence, this does not mean that we are not offering new products for our supporters to purchase in the run up to Christmas and this week is no different with three new items! 2020-21 official home and away kit key rings Show your support and have the exact Errea produced kit being worn by the players this season in either home or away designs with a metal key ring. There…
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COVID-19 drastically shifted how Canadians shop, celebrate, and spend—good news for Amazon

Key findings Overall holiday spending is expected to be down 18% in 2020, with Canadians citing economic concerns, higher food prices, and job loss as major factors in cutting back COVID-19 has accelerated the shift to online shopping, with 47% of consumers saying they’ve been shopping online more often since the pandemic began Amazon has dethroned the store as the kickoff point for Canadians’ shopping journey, as online shopping and Amazon Prime loyalty outweigh the risk of physical stores While consumers still value the in-store shopping experience, 64% cite the risk of exposure to COVID-19 as…
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Lululemon shares sink on disappointed outlook, slowdown in US business

Shares in Lululemon Athletica Inc. were down about 15 per cent in afternoon trading Fridayas investors reacted to lower revenue projections and a US slowdown. The Vancouver-based athletic apparel retailer’s fourth quarter, which ended Jan. Shares in Lululemon Athletica Inc. were down about 15 per cent in afternoon trading Fridayas investors reacted to lower revenue projections and a US slowdown. The Vancouver-based athletic apparel retailer’s fourth quarter, which ended Jan. 28, brought US$669.5 million in earnings, up from US$119.8 million a year earlier. However, the company estimates its fiscal 2024 revenue will range between US$10.70 billion and US$10.80 billion. Analysts…
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Family-owned clothing store in North Platte celebrates a century of service

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KOLN) – Hirschfeld’s has been in the apparel business for 100 years in North Platte, and the store’s Prom Shoppe is now a destination in itself. We caught up with manager Abbie Pack to talk about the history of Hirschfeld’s, and to find out more about the services at the “Prom Shoppe” in North Platte’s Canteen District. “Hirschfeld’s clothing has been in business since 1917,” Pack said. “My boss is the third generation owner of this long-standing family business. It’s a big honor to be a part of a wonderful tradition of retail in this community.” Hirschfeld’s…
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Nike and Lululemon rattle the athletic apparel sector with bombshell earnings reports

da-kuk The apparel and footwear sectors are active after both Nike (NYSE:NKE) and Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) reported earnings late on Thursday. Meanwhile Nike (NKE) warned of a short-term revenue dip as the company shifted its focus to innovation, Lululemon’s (LULU) revenue and profit guidance warning was even more stark. Both athletic apparel giants warned on sluggish demand trends in certain categories. Stocks react negatively to the earnings double-whammy including Allbirds (BIRD) -3.3%Deckers Outdoor (DECK) -2.5%On Holding AG (ONON) -2.3%Wolverine World Wide (WWW) -2.4%Under Armor (UAA) -2.2%Skechers (SKX) -1.8%and Birkenstock (BIRK) -1.5%. During Nike’s earnings call, management underlined a commitment to…
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Delta Apparel Q1 sales fall due to slow demand, inventory woes

Salt Life Group was a $10.3m net sales increase compared to the prior first quarter results while net sales in the Delta Group decreased to $69.6m. Credit: Shutterstock Chairman and CEO of Delta Apparel Bob Humphreys mentioned that the company’s efforts to restructure, which involved substantial workforce downsizing and withdrawing from operations in Mexico, have resulted in $20m in labor savings annually. Despite reducing its overall debt by 22% and inventory levels by 24% year-over-year, the company encountered slow demand in its activewear division and inventory constraints. Humphreys explained that while many Delta Apparel customers have de-stocked to more normalized…
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The Textile Show and Dallas Market Center Announce Exclusive Partnership

Christian Chensvold, Associate Editor | Thursday, February 22, 2024 Few things are as rewarding in life as a mutually beneficial partnership, and a new one has just emerged in the Lone Star State, which clearly is not so lonely after all. The Textile Showthe boutique trade event for the textile industry, and the Dallas Market Center have announced a new strategic partnership via the creation of The Textile Show Dallas, scheduled to take place Oct. 22–24 at the DMC. The exclusive collaboration marks a significant milestone, bringing together two influential entities dedicated to fostering innovation, networking and growth within the…
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Iconic California Designer Sue Wong Celebrated in Style

Sue Wong Models Anna Gupta & Jazzika Kile; Honoree, Fashion Designer Sue Wong; Chairwoman Yu-Sai Kan. | Photo by Sheri Determan Christian Chensvold, Associate Editor | Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Photo by Sheri Determan Visionary California designer Sue Wong was recently honored at the third annual “Outstanding Asian American Women Who Dared” charity event, held Feb. 27 at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles. The event was co-presented by the China Institute in America and the Yue-Sai Kan One World Foundation and chaired by Yue-Sai Kan, celebrated by People magazine as “the most famous woman in China.” Wong’s speech was…
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