Champs continues to be the big drag for Foot Locker as the company repositions the banner. Champs comped down in the mid-teens in Q1 as total sales fell nearly 19 percents year-over-year. Foot Locker banner comps were up 0.8 percent and Kids Foot Locker comps grew 6.4 percent.
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New Era and Newcastle United Launch Headwear Collection
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Caleres Sees Famous Footwear Comps Down Again in First Quarter
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Outdoor Alliance Names Grasstops Advocacy Director
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RVIA: RV Wholesale Shipments Again Led by Towables in April
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New Pro Volleyball League Posts Solid Year One Metrics; Sees Top Salaries Rising for 2025
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Report: The 2023/24 Snow Sports Season Ranked as Fifth Best Historically
The Rocky Mountain region remains the most visited, reporting 26.7 million skier visits, followed by the Northeast at 12.4 million and the Pacific Southwest at 8.0 million. The Midwest was the No.4 region, tallying 4.8 million visits despite reporting the largest decrease (-26.7 percent) compared to the prior season.
EXEC: Dick’s SG Leadership Details Q1 Comps, House of Sport, 50K Stores, Q2 View
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Innovative Eyewear, Inc. to Launch Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear with ChatGPT
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Sierra Celebrates 100th Store Opening
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Wolverine and Rawlings Launch “Grand Slam” Limited-Edition 1000 Mile Boot
Inspired by baseball, the lace-up Grand Slam reimagines Wolverine’s 1000 Mile Boot with a twist.
Beyond Yoga Opens at Bellevue Square Mall
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NSSF Sees Sharp Decline in Handgun Imports in Latest Data from February
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Gildan Activewear Re-Appoints Chamandy as President and CEO
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Shoes For Crews Receives Court Approval for Sale
Company to be owned by first lien secured lenders. Sale Transaction strengthens financial foundation through elimination of over $300 million in debt and access to new capital financing to invest in growth.
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