Rhone Opens Store In Manhattan
Rhone, the men’s performance lifestyle brand, opened its first permanent store at Hudson Yards in Manhattan.
RYU Apparel Delays Financial Filings
RYU Apparel Inc. announced that it has been delayed in filing its audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Fjällräven Promotes Nathan Dopp, Hires VP Of Brand Experience
Fjällräven, the Swedish heritage outdoor brand, announced the promotion of Nathan Dopp to global vice president of parent company Fenix Outdoor International AG. Fjällräven also welcomed consumer-products veteran Jean-Marie Shields as vice president of brand experience.
Delta Apparel’s Q2 Profits Sinks On Margin Challenges
Delta Apparel Inc. reported a sharp decline in profits in the second quarter ended March 30. The shortfall was attributed to anticipated transition costs from changes in the private label product mix and higher-cost raw materials in the Delta Group segment, coupled with higher than expected digital print acquisition integration expenses and delayed spring sales in the Salt Life Group segment.
April M&A Roundup: BSN Grows Again, Volcom Gets Liberated
BSN Sports has become a fixture in SGB Executive’s monthly roundup of M&A activity, and April saw the nation’s largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets grow yet again with the addition of two more assets. In a busy month for deals in the active lifestyle market, surf, skate and snow brand Volcom found a new owner.
RILA Criticizes Potential Move To Raise Tariffs
In a statement, RILA’s VP of international trade Hun Quach said that raising “tariffs on everyday goods will be a loser for middle-class families.” The statement came in response to President’s Trump threat to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.
Campus Den Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Campus Den, with 15 locations across Michigan, has filed for bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
NRF Responds To Administration’s Threat To Raise Tariffs
In a statement, NRF’s SVP of government relations, David French, said that a “sudden tariff increase with less than a week’s notice would severely disrupt U.S. businesses.” The statement was in response to President’s Trump threat to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.
Under Armour Partners With Long Island University
The Long Island University Department of Athletics announced that its unified athletics teams will enter into a five-year partnership with Under Armour as its official apparel supplier beginning in the 2019-20 academic year. The partnership will be executed by BSN Sports.
Umbro Extends Partnership With West Ham United
West Ham United said Umbro will remain as the club’s official technical partner until the summer of 2023.
Decathlon To Open Ottawa Location
Decathlon will open a store in Ottawa in the fall for its fourth location in Canada, according to retail-insider.com.
Brooks Running Opens Distribution Center In Indiana
Brooks Running Company announced the opening of a distribution center to support faster delivery. Based in Whitestown, IN, the facility serves as the Brooks North American distribution center and will employ more than 130 people by 2023.
Adidas Continues Hot Streak In Q1
Adidas AG reported first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street’s targets as the company benefited from strong growth in China and online as well as significantly higher gross margins. More encouragingly, strong spring launches are expected to set the stage for accelerated growth in the second half and the supply-chain issues slowing growth in North America are expected to be resolved by the end of the year.
Champion’s Growth Accelerates Again In Q1
HanesBrands Inc. said its Champion business, excluding the C9 line being phased out at Target, catapulted 75 percent globally on a currency-neutral basis in the first quarter, accelerating from gains of 50 percent in the fourth quarter and 40 percent in the third quarter.
Adidas’ Q1 Earnings Climb 17 Percent
Adidas reported a 17 percent rise in first-quarter net profit as double-digit growth in China compensated for weakness in Europe and North America. E-commerce revenue gained 40 percent
