Amer Sports Wages Through A Tough Q2
Amer Sports lost only €14.7 million during the second quarter ended June 30 despite company closings in the sporting goods industry.
Jace Lipstein Named Maui Jim Brand Ambassador
Maui Jim, sunglasses manufacturer, announced Jace Lipstein as a worldwide brand ambassador.
West Marine’s Sales Dip, Despite Positive Comps
The retailer posted 1.1 percent comps growth thanks to robust online sales and growth in softgoods, fishing gear and paddle sports in the second quarter.
Columbia Sportswear Powers Through Q2
Columbia Sportswear Co.’s net sales grew 2 percent and set a record for the historically slow second quarter, despite double-digit declines at two brands.
Under Armour Exec Joins Starbucks
Leanne Fremar, most recently Under Armour’s senior vice president, executive creative director for its Women’s and Concept Divisions, was appointed senior vice president and executive creative director for Starbucks Corp.
Sport Chek Unveils New Flagship Store in Toronto
Sport Chek opened its newest flagship retail location at CF Sherway Gardens in Toronto on July 28, 2016.
Sequential Brands Q2 Boosted by Strong Athletic Sales to Wal-Mart
Sequential Brands Group, which recently closed on the acquisition of the Gaiam yoga brand, said total revenue for the second quarter expanded 69.3 percent to $34.2 million. Revenues largely represent royalty payments from licensees.
Cowboys Players Top Best Sellers in Football Licensed Apparel
The NFLPA, via its licensing and marketing arm NFL Players Inc., released an updated list of the Top 50 ranked football players based on overall licensed products sales. Four Dallas Cowboys were among the Top 5 Best-Sellers, with Dez Bryant taking the No.1 spot.
Cabela’s Delivers First Quarterly Comp Gain in More Than Two Years
Cabela’s Inc., which is reportedly entertaining a merger with Bass Pro, reported second-quarter earnings that came just short of Wall Street’s targets. But management said aggressive price and promotion approach helped the hunt & fish retailer show its first quarter of positive comparable store sales since the third quarter of 2013.
NikeLab Reignites Gyakusou Collaboration in Minimalist Run Capsule
NikeLab reignited its NikeLab Gyakusou collaboration with Japanese fashion designer and Founder of Undercover, Jun Takahashi in a new capsule of run-wear drawing inspiration from the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Russell Athletic Campaign Prompts Teams to #SettleYourScore
Russell Athletic will highlight the untold stories of how teams are formed and foundations for success are established with a national marketing campaign “Team On,” and a #SettleYourScore content series.
U.S. Expansion Fueling Moncler’s Growth
Revenues grew 23 percent in the Americas in the first half, as the luxury outdoor brand added its 13th U.S. store as well as shops inside finer department stores.
Adidas Again Raises FY Outlook on Q2 Momentum
Adidas AG raised its full-year forecast for a fourth time this year after delivering healthy double-digit growth in its second quarter and benefiting from a special payment to bring an early close to its sponsorship deal with England’s Chelsea soccer club.
Lafuma Group Sees Tough Sledding Ahead After Strong 1H
Sales of Lafuma Group’s Millet, Eider and Lafuma mountain sports products grew 11.0 percent in the first half despite Europe’s warm winter, which will make for tough sledding in the back half.
Sequential Brands Q2 Revenues up 70 Percent
Sequential Brands Group Inc. reported total revenue grew 70 percent in the second quarter and they expect to earn a minimum of $100 million in royalties this year.
