Holiday 2025 e-commerce spending is on pace to hit $253.4 billion in the U.S., representing growth of 5% over the prior year, according to Adobe Analytics’ forecast for the Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 window.

VFC is utilizing proceeds from asset sales, including Supreme and its Dickies workwear brand, to reduce debt, lowering adjusted leverage to 4.3x at the end of FY25 from 5.1x in 2024, with further reductions anticipated.

The Sportchek parent’s decision to keep 100% ownership of its Canadian Tire Financial Services segment will boost EBITDA, S&P Global said, reducing 2025 leverage by 0.5x to about 2.5x.

The Yellow Jackets are making the switch to Under Dog from Adidas for a reported $186 million over 10 years, which is worth nearly six times more than the Big A was shelling out.

The down-under retailer, which has no affiliation with the Caleres-owned banner of the same name, is closing its 17 stores and laying off over 200 employees.