Genesco Inc. announced its board of directors has authorized it to repurchase up to $100 million of the company’s common stock.
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NSAA Honors Best In Ski Industry
The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) presented awards in sustainability, safety, growth and marketing to members with the most innovative and successful programs in each category. The awards were presented May 1 at the association’s National Convention and Tradeshow in San Diego, CA.
5.11 Tactical, Velocity Outdoor Shine For CODI In Mixed Q1
The two consumer brands in Compass Diversified Holdings’ portfolio that focus on the sportsmans categories—5.11 Tactical and Velocity Outdoor—were the only assets to show substantial pro forma net sales gains in the first quarter compared to the year-ago period.
How Yeti Is Executing On Strategic Goals
Yeti Holdings Inc. executives laid out aggressive growth strategies and ambitious benchmarks earlier this year at the ICR Conference in Orlando, FL, and the company’s first-quarter earnings report, released Thursday morning, shows it is on the right path to achieving them.
Duluth Holdings Expands Into Florida
Duluth Holdings Inc. (dba, Duluth Trading Company) on Thursday announced the grand opening of its 51st store in Jacksonville, FL, its first retail location in Florida.
REI Co-op To Invest Up To $1 Million In National Forest Foundation
REI will donate up to $1 million to the National Forest Foundation in 2019 in continuation of a commitment that began in 2017 and bringing the co-op’s total investment in the NFF to nearly $3.5 million.
Jen Harned Exits Bell/Giro
Vista Outdoor has confirmed that Jen Harned, president and general manager of the Bell and Giro, has left the company, according to Bicycle Retailer.
Dick’s Appoints New Chief Marketing Officer and SVP Strategy
Dick’s Sporting Goods appointed Ed Plummer as the company’s chief marketing officer and Steve Miller as the senior vice president of strategy and analytics.
K-Swiss Sold To Xtep International
China-based sports brand Xtep International Holdings Ltd announced plans to acquire E-Land Footwear USA Holdings Inc., the parent of K-Swiss, for $260 million in an all-cash deal, according to Reuters.
Under Armour Swings to Profit, Boosts 2019 Outlook
Under Armour Inc reported stronger-than-expected first quarter earnings while boosting its full-year earnings guidance, as solid overseas demand offset a fall in North American sales.
Champion Drives HanesBrands’ Q1 Gains
HanesBrands Inc. reported net sales in the first quarter increased 8 percent on strength of 10 percent constant-currency organic growth, including global Champion constant-currency sales growth of 75 percent.
Yakima Partners With Brothers & Company
Leading recreation brand taps outdoor enthusiast agency for creative and PR. Brothers & Company announced today that it has been selected by Yakima, a global leader in vehicle racks and cargo solutions, as an agency partner for PR and marketing services. Brothers & Company will engage in consumer and trade media relations, influencer marketing, event […]
Yeti’s Q1 Revenues Expand 15 Percent
Yeti Holdings Inc. reported significant improvement in earnings on an adjusted basis in the first quarter ended March 31 as gross margins expanded 700 basis points and revenues grew 15 percent. The company lifted its guidance for the year.
VF Corp. Signs Fashion Industry Charter For Climate Action
VF Corporation announced that it has become a signatory to the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, furthering the company’s commitment to global climate advocacy and engagement.
Emerald Expositions Q1 Earnings Sink
Emerald Expositions Events Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer and a number of other trade shows, reported net income decreased 30.4 percent in the first quarter ended March 31 on a 3.4 percent decline in revenues. The company now expects its full-year performance to be in the lower half of the previously communicated guidance range.
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