Fleet Feet To Open Store In Fort Myers, FL
Fleet Feet Sports announced the opening of a new Fleet Feet Sports location in Fort Myers, FL.
Puma’s Q2 Sales Vault 16 Percent
Puma reported sales in the second quarter jumped 16 percent on a currency-neutral basis, boosted by double-digit growth in all regions and in both footwear and apparel.
Unifi’s Q4 Revenues Climb 4.5 Percent
Unifi Inc. reported earnings dipped 4.9 percent in its fourth quarter ended June 25 due to higher administrative expenses while revenues grew 4.5 percent.
Fanatics Partners With Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs announced a new long-term partnership with Fanatics to update and expand the team’s e-commerce platform.
Hibbett Launches E-Commerce
Said Jeff Rosenthal, CEO, Hibbett. “We knew that taking Hibbett online was our next step and we tapped into digital experts from inside and outside of our industry, to help us build a world-class e-commerce site with all the bells and whistles and the latest technological features to provide a great Hibbett brand experience, 24/7.”
Camping World Acquires Jack Sisemore Traveland
Camping World Holdings Inc., which acquired Gander Mountain and Overton’s earlier this year, acquired Jack Sisemore Traveland in Amarillo, TX.
Bass Pro Settles Minority Hiring Lawsuit
Bass Pro agreed to pay $10.5 million to settle a nationwide class action case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, according to the Houston Chronicle.
VF Lifts Outlook On North Face And Vans Momentum
VF Corp. raised its guidance for the year due to stronger-than-expected growth in the second quarter in its Outdoor & Action sports coalition, driven by its Vans and The North Face; as well as above-plan sales across its its D2C channel, led by digital.
VF’s Chairman Eric Wiseman To Retire
VF Corp. announced that Eric C. Wiseman will retire as executive chairman of the board and as a director of VF Corporation effective October 28, 2017.
Hibbett’s Shares Crash On Profit Warning
Shares of Hibbett Sports Inc. tumbled $6.60, or 33.5 percent, to $13.10 on Monday after the sporting goods chain warned that second-quarter results would arrive far short of expectations.
HBO “Ballers” Pop-Up Shop
The HBO + Ballers 3 Capsule Collection features apparel and accessories from Buscemi, Cazal, Hall of Fame, ROc96 x MadeWorn and Pyer Moss.
Outsiders Ball Secures Sponsors
The Outdoor Foundation, charitable arm of Outdoor Industry Association, announced that more than 25 sponsors have signed up to support the 2017 Outsiders Ball, which will be held on Tuesday, July 25 – ‘Night 0’ of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.
Outdoor Retailer To Celebrate 35 Years Of Summer Market
Outdoor Retailer will celebrate its 35th anniversary at Summer Market held July 26-29 in Salt Lake City.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance To Host Learning Sessions At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, will host learning sessions at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market to increase awareness and understanding of the group’s unique goals and events.
LL Bean Shifts Marketing Focus To Digital, TV
L.L. Bean is shifting away from traditional direct mail print marketing toward digital and TV channels starting with its new “Be an Outsider” campaign, according to a report Ad Age.
