PVH Corp., which owns the rights to Speedo in North America, raised full-year adjusted profit forecast after its third-quarter revenue and earnings that topped Wall Street expectations.
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Boss Manufacturing Agrees To Sell Gloves, Boots And Rainwear Operations
Boss Manufacturing Company, a national supplier of personal protection equipment, reached an agreement in principle to sell the assets of its glove, boots, and rainwear business to Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP) of Latham, NY. Boss’ range includes CAT branded work gloves and safety products.
Backcountry.com CEO Making Reparations Tour
Following a social media firestorm that erupted after news of Backcountry.com’s legal campaign to protect its trademark, Jonathan Nielsen, the online retailer’s CEO, has already visited a number of small businesses impacted by the trademark action and made numerous deals as reparation with the owners.
REI Co-op Promotes Two New Executives To Senior Leadership Team
REI Co-op announced Monday the promotion of two team members to new leadership positions: Chris Putur to executive vice president of technology and operations and Kate Wendt to vice president of strategy.
Vibram Corp. USA Ceases Sales To Amazon USA
In advance of a major relaunch for FiveFingers during Spring 2021, Vibram Corp. (USA) announced Monday it has decided to stop selling its FiveFingers products directly to Amazon USA, allowing the brand to fully support its retail partners.
Arc’teryx Announces Clinic Lineup For 2020 Backcountry Academy
Arc’teryx will be offering a total of 71 clinics at this year’s Backcountry Academy, two of which are new: a 2-day overnight backcountry ski and camp experience, and a Level 2 Avalanche 3-Day Course.
AfterShokz Announces Partnership With Running Legend, Meb Keflezighi
AfterShokz, the manufacturer of bone conduction headphones, announced its latest partnership in the running and endurance space, partnering with four-time Olympian and winner of the 2009 New York City Marathon and 2014 Boston Marathon, Meb Keflezighi.
NormaTec Partners With U.S. Ski & Snowboard
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.
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.
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