Johnson Outdoors Sees 29 Percent Quarterly Sales Hike

Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported total company net sales in the first quarter ended January 1 rose 29 percent year over year to $165.7 million, versus $128.1 million in the prior year fiscal quarter. Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman and CEO, said in a statement, “Strong demand in the company’s Fishing, Camping and Watercraft Recreation businesses delivered an unprecedented first fiscal quarter.”

Shoe Carnival Sees 6 Percent Fourth-Quarter Comp Gain

Shoe Carnival Inc. reported comparable store sales increased approximately 6.4 percent in the fourth quarter, on top of a 3.2 percent comparable store sale increase in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. The family shoe chain also said earnings doubled in the period.

Nordstrom Outlines “Closer To You” Growth Strategy

Nordstrom Inc. discussed its long-term strategy to generate sustainable shareholder value Thursday at a virtual investor event. The company also reiterated fourth quarter 2020 expectations, introducing its fiscal year 2021 outlook and providing its long-term financial outlook.

NFL, Skillz Partner To Crowdsource Mobile Esports Game

The National Football League (NFL) is teaming up with Skillz to crowdsource a future mobile esports. As part of the agreement, the two sports organizations will host a global game developer challenge. Competing developers will have the opportunity to develop an NFL-themed mobile game. The game will be powered by the Skillz esports platform and […]

Columbia Sportswear’s Q4 Earnings Decline On Impairment Charges

Columbia Sportswear Company reported earnings in the fourth quarter were down 16 percent due in part to impairment charges tied to retail and its Prana trademark. Sales declined 4 percent. Both earnings and sales, however, topped Wall Street targets. Chairman, President and CEO Tim Boyle said, “I’m encouraged by our e-commerce growth as well as wholesale orders for the Spring and Fall 2021 seasons, which we anticipate fueling our continued recovery in 2021.”