Ross Stores Inc. on Wednesday reported sales for the 13 weeks ended February 2 were $4.1 billion, with comparable store sales up 4 percent over the 13 weeks ended February 3, 2018. This increase was on top of a 5 percent gain in last year’s fourth quarter.
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Peak Resorts Unveils 2019/20 Season Pass
Peak Resorts Inc. on Wednesday announced the debut of the Peak Pass—its multi-mountain season pass—for the 2019/20 season. All six Peak Pass options for the upcoming season are available for sale effective March 6.
VF Corp. Appoints Luis Benitez To Newly Created Position
VF Corp., which is in the process of moving its headquarters to Denver, CO, has appointed Luis Benitez to the newly created position of vice president of governmental affairs and global impact.
John Walbrecht Unpacks Clarus Corp.’s ‘Superfan’ Brand Strategy
John Walbrecht, president of Clarus Corp., spoke with SGB recently about the holding company’s focus on “superfan” brands—product-centric disrupters such as Black Diamond that have carved a niche as market leaders with fiercely loyal customers.
Look Good. Do Good … Sperry Bionic Collection
Sperry has taken the brand’s sustainability efforts one step further with the release of a new footwear collection for men, women, and kids available at retail this month. Drawing on a heritage of innovation and devotion for the sea, Sperry launched an ongoing sustainability effort, Look Good. Do Good. The campaign’s first step is a […]
Eastern Tennessee State Partners With Nike And BSN Sports
Eastern Tennessee State said Nike and BSN Sports have partnered to become as the official apparel, footwear & equipment provider for Buccaneer athletics.
Bogs Sees Revenues Rebound In 2018
Wrapping up a bounce-back year, Bogs saw sales surged 34 percent in the fourth quarter to wind up ahead 10 percent in the year. The brand finally benefited from timely winter weather while also finding success extending into non-winter styles.
Fitbit Partners To Reduce Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
Fitbit and Solera Health, an integrated benefit network, announced they have expanded their partnership to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by using the Fitbit platform through Solera Health’s model to encourage positive behavior changes, such as increased physical activity and weight loss.
Callaway Golf Signs Francesco Molinari
Callaway Golf Company announced that Francesco Molinari, the reigning Open Champion, has joined its Tour Professional Staff.
Sequential Brands Posts Loss In Q4
Sequential Brands Group, the parent of And1, Avia and Gaiam, reported a loss of $2.2 million in the fourth quarter ended December 31. Adjusted for a change in accounting methods, sales were up 6.4 percent.
Three Sentenced In College Basketball Recruiting Scandal
Former Adidas executive James Gatto was sentenced to nine months in prison Tuesday for his role in the widespread college basketball recruiting scandal that has tainted two dozen schools. Co-defendants Merl Code, an Adidas consultant, and basketball middleman Christian Dawkins, each received six months.
BSN Sports Acquires H&L Sporting Goods
BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands, announced that it has finalized the acquisition of H&L Sporting Goods, Inc. (“H&L”), based in Everett, WA. H&L has been serving team sports customers in the Seattle Metro area since 1940.
Nike Set To Become First Major Sponsor Of Los Angeles 2028
Nike is close to completing a deal to become the the first major sponsor of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, according to the Sports Business Journal.
Black Diamond’s Product Innovation Fueling Clarus Corp.
Product innovation across its entire portfolio—but especially at climbing and backcountry ski brand Black Diamond—helped Clarus Corp. notch a record year in 2018 and also positioned the company for solid growth in 2019 and beyond.
Schuylkill Valley Sports Partners With Target’s New Marketplace
Schuylkill Valley Sports has been selected as one of Target’s specialty retail partners representing multiple sports departments for Target’s new expanded website Target+.
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