AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRetail Expansion: GCE acquired performance-sock brand Thorlo, targeting growth across sporting goods, outdoor, department-store and international markets. Parker’s Kitchen is preparing its first Florida store and aims to open 12 locations in the state by the end of 2027. Sales and Shoppers: Aritzia raised its annual outlook after second-quarter revenue jumped 44% to $1.17 billion, with U.S. sales up 60%. UK retail footfall, by contrast, fell 2.9% year over year in September, with shopping centres down 3.5%. Retail Operations: Amazon is cutting jobs in its retail division, while Dallas Market Center is launching an AI training program for independent retailers.**
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