NormaTec, the specialist in compression recovery technology for athletes, announced a four-year partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the national governing body of competitive skiing and snowboarding in the United States.
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Rastaclat Named Official Licensee For Team USA
With the Olympic and Paralympic Games just around the corner, Rastaclat unveiled that it is an official licensee for Team USA.
On Partners With Roger Federer
On, the Swiss running shoe brand, has partnered with Roger Federer. The Swiss tennis legend has become an investor as well as a contributing designer and representative for the brand.
Hillsound Equipment Adds Sales Agencies
Hillsound Equipment, a producer of winter traction equipment and gaiters for urban and outdoor enthusiasts, announced two new partnerships with sales reps in the Rockies and Atlantic regions of the United States.
The Buckle’s Q3 Profits Climb 27 Percent
The Buckle Inc. reported net income for the fiscal quarter ended November 2, 2019 rose 26.8 percent to $26.0 million, or 53 cents per share, from $20.5 million, or 42 cents, a year ago.
Hibbett Shares Soar On Strong Q3, Raised Guidance
Shares of Hibbett Sports Inc. jumped $3.65, or 14.6 percent, to $28.67 at market close Friday (after soaring as high as 28 percent earlier on the day) following the company’s impressive third-quarter beat and raise.
Aisle Talk Week Of November 18
Top headlines from across the active lifestyle industry featured in SGB during the week of November 18, 2019.
Strategic Investments Paying Dividends For Shoe Carnival
Customer acquisition and retention are at the heart of any retailer’s success, and Shoe Carnival Inc.’s emphasis on each not only drove a strong third-quarter performance but also sparked the Evansville, IN-based company to lift its outlook for the rest of 2019.
Delta Apparel’s Q3 Boosted By Broad-Based Strength
Powered by double-digit growth in both its Delta Group and Salt Life Group segments, Delta Apparel Inc.’s earnings advanced 12.9 percent in the fourth quarter ended September 28 as revenues expanded 16.2 percent. Highlights included a 54 percent hike in DTG2Go’s revenues and the second consecutive quarter of growth for Soffe.
Athleta Soft In Q3 But Expansion Accelerated
Gap Inc. said growth at Athleta slowed in the third quarter due to in-store traffic and assortment challenges, but expansion for the concept was ramped up to 30 stores for the current year.
Thule Group To Expand Global Development And Test Center In Sweden
Thule Group announced Friday it is starting a significant expansion of its operations in Hillerstorp, Sweden. New buildings and facilities will be built to make room for an expanded global development and test center. At the same time, the production facility for roof racks is being expanded.
Asics Announces Changes To Leadership Team In Europe
After 10 years, Alistair Cameron, CEO for Asics EMEA region, has decided to leave the company. On November 20, Carsten Unbehaun, pictured, became the new CEO of Asics EMEA.
Hibbett Sports Boosts Full-Year Guidance On Q3 Beat
Hibbett Sports Inc raised its full-year outlook after reporting third-quarter profit and sales beat expectations. Earnings were more than double analysts’ targets as the retailer delivered its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable sales growth.
Foot Locker Tops Q3 Analyst Targets, Comps Climb 5.7 Percent
Foot Locker, Inc. reported earnings topped Wall Street’s consensus estimate in the third quarter as same-store sales ran up 5.7 percent. Said Dick Johnson, CEO, “We are pleased with our performance in the quarter, which reflects the success of our strategic focus on building even deeper connections with our customers and further strengthening relationships with our vendors.”
Goat Partners With The Brooklyn Nets
Goat, the sneaker reseller marketplace, has launched an official partnership with the Brooklyn Nets for the 2019-20 season that will include Goat-branded arrival paths for home and away teams, content, signage and more.
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