Retail Trade Groups Criticize Tariff War Escalation

A number of retail trade groups issued statements strongly criticizing the Trump administration’s threat to raise tariffs higher and order U.S. companies to exit China. The threats came Friday after Beijing unveiled retaliatory tariffs on $75 billion in U.S. goods.

US Youth Soccer Partners With TiPEVO

US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in America and the leader in youth soccer, announced an exclusive partnership with data-solutions company, TiPEVO.

P1440 Acquires Volleyballmag.com

P1440, the digital media company co-founded by 5x Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings, announced the acquisition of Volleyballmag.com, the leading source for industry news for more than 40 years.

Nordstrom Launches Sustainable Style Online Category

Nordstrom launched Sustainable Style, an online shopping category for discovering products that are made from sustainably sourced materials, manufactured in factories that meet higher social or environmental standards or that give back.

Vail Resorts Announces Mountain Division Leadership Changes

Vail Resorts Inc. has announced that executive vice president Chris Jarnot will step down from his role, following a 34-year career with Vail Resorts, as well as the creation of three new regional leadership roles to support Vail Resorts’ growing global portfolio.

‘Growth Mode’ At Exxel Outdoors Drives HQ Relocation

Exxel Outdoors—whose portfolio includes Sierra Designs, Kelty, Ultimate Direction, Slumberjack, Wenzel, X2O and others—is moving its headquarters to Broomfield, CO, from nearby Gunbarrel in the first quarter of 2020. CEO Harry Kazazian spoke with SGB about how “growth mode” across all Exxel brands drove the decision to relocate.

Aisle Talk Week Of August 19

Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Hestra, the 83-year-old Swedish glove maker, relocating its U.S. headquarters to a newly constructed 32,000-square-foot space in Arvada, CO, and adding three key hires as it continues to scale its U.S. business.

The Buckle Posts EPS Growth In Q2

The Buckle Inc. on Friday announced net income for the fiscal second quarter ended August 3 of $16.4 million, or 34 cents per share, up from $15.7 million, or 32 cents per share a year ago, and ahead of Wall Street’s estimates by 4 cents.

Athleta’s Growth Accelerates In Q2

Athleta saw an “acceleration” in growth in the second quarter and remains committed to opening 25 stores this year, Art Peck, president and CEO of Gap Inc., said on his company’s conference call with analysts.

Foot Locker’s Q2 Comps Reach Low End Of Expectations

Foot Locker, Inc. reported adjusted earnings fell 18.2 percent in the second quarter ended August 3, coming in just below Wall Street’s targets. Same-store sales inched up 0.8 percent, below the retailer’s guidance. The outlook for the year was maintained.