RYU Apparel Reports 67 Percent Revenue Hike In 2018
RYU Apparel Inc. reported revenue for the year ended December 31 reached $5.05 million, 67 percent higher than revenue of $3.0 billion in 2017.
Academy Sports Opens Store In Gastonia, NC
Academy Sports + Outdoors opened its first store in Gastonia, NC, located at 3580 E Franklin Blvd. This marks Academy’s 6th Charlotte metropolitan area store.
Emerald Expositions’ Darrell Denny Exits
Darrell Denny, EVP at Emerald Expositions who oversees Outdoor Retailer, is leaving the company, effective May 24.

Wolverine’s Q1 Sales Slowed By Weather, Conservative Re-Orders
Wolverine World Wide reported earnings topped guidance in the first quarter and four of its major brands – Merrell, Saucony, Cat and Wolverine – exceeded internal sales expectations. Overall sales came in below expectations due to a downturn in the boat shoe market and weak re-orders that particularly impacted Sperry.

Under Armour Opens New Omni Distribution House
Under Armour officially opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art Omni Distribution House (ODH). ODH is a 1.3 million square foot distribution and warehouse facility, located in Sparrows Point in Baltimore County, MD.
Golf Town Opens Pop-Up Stores In Kamloops And Lethbridge
Golf Town, based in Toronto, is opening two “pop-up” stores in key Western Canadian markets, Kamloops, BC, and Lethbridge, AB.,
Xceed Acquires Peaks Apparel
Xceed, the custom activewear brand based in Mexico City, announced plans to rapidly expand its brand through the acquisition of U.S.-based Peaks Apparel.

Sequential Brands’ Active Portfolio Gains Further Traction In Q1
Sequential Brands Group Inc. reported first-quarter earnings on an adjusted basis came in below plan due to transition challenges of licensing agreements at its Fashion segment. The company’s Active brands, led by Gaiam, And1 and Avia, continue to see strong growth
Asics Returns To Growth In North America
Asics Corp. reported sales increased 4.2 percent in the first quarter in the North America region as the Performance Running category returned to positive growth.

Wolverine World Wide Tops Guidance In Q1
Wolverine World Wide reported earnings in the first quarter were down slightly on an adjusted basis but exceeded guidance as its top-five brands, including Merrell and Saucony, saw revenue arrive above plan during the quarter to offset some challenges at Sperry.
Carhartt Partners With ISAIC
Carhartt announced that it is partnering with the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC) by dedicating the third floor of its Cass Avenue retail location to the organization. In addition, the company is also making an in-kind donation of apparel manufacturing equipment to help support the organization’s launch plans.

Sequential Brands Posts Q1 Loss On Impairment Charge
Sequential Brands Group Inc., the parent of Avia, And1 and Gaiam, reported a steep loss in the first quarter due to an impairment charge related to the sale of the Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse brands. The company also noted that first-quarter results came in below expectations.
Brooks Running Extends Partnership With Marine Corps Marathon
Brooks Running Company and Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) have agreed to extend their relationship for another five years.
AAFA Condemns Latest Tariff Escalation
The American Apparel & Footwear Association strongly condemned the announcement that the Trump administration plans to increase tariffs on U.S. imports from China, as referenced by the President via Twitter on Sunday.

Delta Apparel Q2 Boosted By Triple-Digit Growth In Digital Printing
Delta Apparel’s profits in its second quarter ended March 30 were pulled by many expected and some unexpected cost pressures. Sales managed to increase almost 3 percent as continued momentum at DTG2Go offset weather-related sales declines at Salt Life and Soffe.