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10-05-2025
- Business
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The Weekly Closeout: Hudson's Bay lands ‘several' bids and Trump threatens Mattel with tariffs
Listen to the article 11 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It's been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week and what we're still thinking about. From BuyBuy Baby relaunching online to Vineyard Vines partnering with the Grateful Dead , here's our closeout for the week. Reebok's head of basketball is Jide Osifeso As Reebok looks to reassert itself in the basketball space, the sportswear brand last year tapped designer and creative director Jide Osifeso as head of its basketball division, the company confirmed via email. The brand is returning to the space after largely abandoning it under former owner Adidas and in February launched its first performance basketball shoe in more than a decade. Osifeso's role, introduced last spring, is in addition to Shaquille O'Neal's position as president of Reebok basketball and Allen Iverson's role as vice president, both of which were announced a little over a year and a half ago. Osifeso is the founder of Los Angeles-based streetwear brand Hymne, established in 2015, and has experience at RVCA and Adidas as well. Through Hymne, Osifeso collaborated with sportswear brands including Nike and Reigning Champ. The designer has worked with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Jaden Smith, and has already been 'instrumental' in Reebok's signing of athletes such as Angel Reese and Matas Buzelis. 'His approach combines cultural relevance with performance innovation, positioning Reebok to resonate with a new generation of athletes and consumers,' the company said via email, specifying that it wants to align the brand with Gen Z. 'Osifeso's work is characterized by a thoughtful, introspective approach that values authenticity and collaboration.' Boot Barn makes interim CEO permanent Boot Barn Holdings on Monday announced that it appointed John Hazen as its chief executive officer. Hazen has been serving as the company's interim CEO since November, according to a company press release. Hazen joined Boot Barn in 2018 as its chief digital officer. He also served in leadership roles at Ring, True Religion and Nike, among other companies. 'After a comprehensive search process, the Board unanimously concluded that John is the right leader to drive Boot Barn forward. We believe that his deep industry knowledge, proven track record in digital transformation, and clear vision for the future make him exceptionally qualified for this role,' Peter Starrett, executive chairman of Boot Barn, said in a statement. BuyBuy Baby officially relaunches online About a month and a half after announcing BuyBuy Baby's imminent return , the baby retailer has officially relaunched online. Coinciding with the relaunch, BuyBuy Baby is hosting a 'Welcome Baby' event that runs through Monday, offering customers discounts on infant and toddler products, as well as social media giveaways. BuyBuy Baby's online return comes about three months after Beyond acquired the retailer for $5 million , reuniting it with its former owner, Bed Bath & Beyond. 'We are thrilled BuyBuy Baby is back together with Bed Bath & Beyond to create key life stage shopping moments,' Marcus Lemonis, Beyond's executive chairman and principal executive officer, said in a statement. 'The seamless integration of curated product assortment, intuitive site experience and targeted marketing represents our commitment to meeting the needs of today's parents with our 'Welcome Baby' event.' Trump threatens Mattel with tariffs President Donald Trump said he would place a 100% tariff on Mattel in response to the toy company saying they are shifting some manufacturing out of China to other countries. 'They said, 'Well, we're going to go counter. We're going to try going someplace else.' That's okay, let him go, and we'll put 100% tariff on his toys, and he won't sell one toy at the United States. And that's the biggest market,' Trump said regarding the company in remarks at the White House. Mattel is accelerating a pullback from China, CEO Ynon Kreiz said on an earnings call this week. The toy company currently brings in less than 20% of its U.S. imports from China. By 2027, no one country will represent more than 25% of Mattel's total toy production. Mattel did not immediately reply to questions regarding Trump's statements. Vineyard Vines has a whale of a time with Grateful Dead Do Vineyard Vines and Grateful Dead have anything in common? Now they do, thanks to a limited-edition collection of apparel and accessories. The line, which spans T-shirts, polos, ties and belts, launched on Monday and mashes up Vineyard Vines' preppy college aesthetic with Grateful Dead's hippy rock vibes. The odd couple have Shep Murray and Ian Murray to thank, who are long-time Grateful Dead fans in addition to being Vineyard Vine's founders. Read More Why CVS Health Won't Break Off Aetna From Its Medical Providers
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Outdoor retailer sets opening for south Charlotte store
Sierra wants to make the outdoors more accessible — at a discount. Its first store in Charlotte — and North Carolina — opens at 8 a.m. on May 3. It is part of Carolina Pavilion, at 9555-B South Blvd. ALSO READ: Walmart, other Gastonia stores targeted by digital thieves using skimmers Sierra signed a 10-year lease deal for a 19,928-square-foot space there. It has taken part of the former BuyBuy Baby space. The retailer is currently hiring full- and part-time employees. The Wyoming-based retail concept offers high-quality active and outdoor products. Read more here. VIDEO: Walmart, other Gastonia stores targeted by digital thieves using skimmers
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BuyBuy Baby to relaunch online in May
This story was originally published on Retail Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Retail Dive newsletter. Beyond on Monday announced BuyBuy Baby will relaunch online on May 8. To coincide with the relaunch, the retailer is hosting a 'Baby Days' sales event, featuring baby essentials, registry picks and daily giveaways, according to a company press release. Beyond also announced that in May it is launching a crowdfunding offering of a tokenized digital security on fintech company tZero's brokerage platform that's linked to BuyBuy Baby intellectual property. Nearly two months after BuyBuy Baby entered into a $5M purchase agreement that put it back with its former owner Bed Bath & Beyond, the baby retailer is staging a comeback. Last month, the company said it believed BuyBuy Baby has a future both online and in physical stores through a previously announced strategic partnership with Kirkland's. 'I have been focused on returning BuyBuy Baby to its original growth partner — Bed Bath & Beyond,' Marcus Lemonis, Beyond executive chairman and principal executive officer, said in a statement. A majority of BuyBuy Baby's footprint shuttered during Bed Bath & Beyond's 2023 bankruptcy. Dream on Me, a former vendor of the baby retailer, in July 2023 acquired the company's IP and 11 store leases. But less than a year after reopening those stores, Dream on Me shuttered all of BuyBuy Baby's stores as it announced an operating shift to a digital-only brand. The relaunch of BuyBuy Baby also plays into Beyond's tokenization efforts. When the company announced its deal with BuyBuy Baby last month, it said it was exploring options to offer digital dividends to current holders of Beyond, as well as a separate offering to new investors that want to own a share of its IP. 'The rebirth of this brand and digital security issuance mark a new beginning for an iconic American retailer,' Lemonis said. 'The tokenization of 'Baby' offers an exciting opportunity to monetize the intellectual property and share in future success and growth of the retail business.' Separately on Monday, the company announced the launch of its Overstock Anniversary 'O' Event from April 24 to April 28. The sales event will include discounts on items like rugs, patio furniture, home decor, mattresses and jewelry. The company is similarly offering a tokenized digital security linked to Overstock's IP on April 24 on tZero's platform. The announcements come about a month after Beyond reported fourth-quarter revenue plunged more than 20% year over year to $303 million, while full-year revenues fell 10.6% Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
CHRISTUS Health opens new Tyler clinic to increase primary care access
TYLER, Texas (KETK)– CHRISTUS Health has opened a new, multi-provider family medicine and internal medicine clinic in Tyler with the first patients to be seen on Monday. CHRISTUS Health breaks ground on Mount Pleasant facility The clinic located at The Village at Cumberland Park in the former BuyBuy Baby building will provide 'comprehensive primary care including preventative services, chronic disease management and physical exams for all ages.' The clinic has 30 exam rooms with full-service lab and onsite imaging. Photos courtesy of CHRISTUS Health 'This is a growing area in Tyler and an area that we saw as an opportunity to expand our footprint and access to care for the community,' Chief Medical Officer for CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Dr. Brent Wadle said. 'This new location provides more visibility and accessibility to our providers, ensuring we reach as many people as possible. CHRISTUS Health breaks ground on new Cancer Center in Longview CHRISTUS Heath said that at first, five providers including a nurse practitioner will see patients, with the clinic reserving space for an additional five providers within two years. The current providers are: Dr. Joshua Baker Dr. Brady Holstead Dr. Brian Kingston Dr. David Larson Nurse Practitioner Gabriela New 'Family medicine really is the core for everything in healthcare, it is where you go to prevent further issues from developing,' Larsen said. 'This is a beautiful new facility, in a really fast-growing part of the area, that will provide incredible access for people to establish the care they need for a healthy life.' According to CHRISTUS, the clinic will use the electronic health record system Epic which allows real-time patient information and appointment availability within CHRISTUS. This clinic is apart of the latest CHRISTUS expansion across East Texas with construction currently taking place in Longview, Mount Pleasant, Palestine and Sulphur Springs. CHRISTUS Health breaks ground on new Sulphur Springs clinic 'We are excited about the growth we have underway here in Tyler and across all of East Texas,' Wadle said. 'Access to health care is critical, and we are committed to providing that care at all levels.' Patients can call the clinic at 903-606-5100 or visit the website to schedule an appointment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beyond grows retail footprint with Buy Buy Baby brand purchase
Beyond, parent company of Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock, has reached an agreement to acquire the Buy Buy Baby brand's global rights for $5m from BBBY Acquisition. The deal, which will expand Beyond's retail footprint, encompasses intellectual property, some assets, vendor relationships, databases, content and domains related to Buy Buy Baby. The strategic move aligns with Beyond's mandate to operate a profitable company focused on traditional revenue and earnings growth. Beyond executive chairman Marcus Lemonis said: "Bed Bath & Beyond and Buy Buy Baby have historically been synonymous with supporting families, their homes and all of life's milestones. 'Our goal is to go beyond the traditional omnichannel mindset, focusing on the four corners of the property, and the four walls of the home. It is our objective to help homeowners enhance, protect and unlock the value of their most important assets and information related to their homes and lives.' The acquisition paves the way for Kirkland's, an omnichannel partner of Beyond, to integrate Buy Buy Baby into Bed Bath & Beyond stores or establish standalone locations. The in-store experience aims to become a destination for parents, offering a curated selection of top brands for all stages of childhood. Beyond is considering two separate tokenisations on blockchain-based trading platform tZERO platform. One is a digital dividend for current Beyond holders as of a certain date; the other is an offering for new investors interested in owning a share of the intellectual property. Both offerings aim to provide a revenue share on omnichannel revenue generated by the brand and loyalty benefits across the Beyond platform. The company is also exploring the use of tZERO's blockchain technology in conjunction with the assets of Buy Buy Baby to create a comprehensive ledger recording significant life events from birth onwards. In September 2024, Beyond announced the launch of a new international licensing initiative to extend its reach through various channels, beginning with the Bed Bath & Beyond brand. "Beyond grows retail footprint with Buy Buy Baby brand purchase " was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
