Wrapping up its third year of merry holiday results, Zumiez Inc.’s earnings and same-store sales came in well above guidance in the fourth quarter. On a conference call with analysts, Rick Brooks, CEO, credited the chain’s focus on localized merchandise assortments for its recent hot streak.
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VF Corp Appoints Veronica Wu To Board
The board of directors of VF Corporation elected Silicon Valley venture capitalist Veronica Wu as a director, effective March 12, 2019.
Tilly’s Finds Booming Online Sales Offsetting Weak Mall Traffic
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American Baitworks Acquires Southern Lure Company
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Court Rules Remington Can Be Sued Over Newtown Shooting
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Newell Brands CEO To Retire At End Of Second Quarter
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Leki Welcomes Ultra Runner Xavier Thevenard As Brand Ambassador
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Aisle Talk Week Of March 11
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Brooks Running Company’s promotion of Dan Sheridan to a newly configured role of EVP and chief operating officer.
Dorel Sports Q4 Hurt By Softness In Mass Channels
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Report: Dave Dombrow Exits Under Armour
Dave Dombrow, Under Armour’s chief design officer, has left the company, according to a report from Footwear News.
Zumiez Delivers Robust Holiday Quarter
Profits at Zumiez Inc. shot up 48.5 percent in the fourth quarter. Comparable sales increased 3.9 percent.
Tilly’s Scores Best Quarterly Comp Since 2011
Tilly’s Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings jumped 29.9 percent on 3.8 percent revenue gain. The action-sports chain saw its strongest quarterly comp since 2011.
Brooks Promotes Dan Sheridan To EVP, COO
Following a successful year in which the brand reported a 26-percent year-over-year increase in global revenue, Brooks Running Company has promoted Dan Sheridan to a newly configured role of EVP and chief operating officer. Responsibilities include leadership of the brand’s sales, e-commerce, digital, supply chain and information technology (IT) teams.
LEM Helmets Welcomes Jay Petervary To Ambassador Team
LEM Helmets, manufacturer of cycling helmets, welcomed Jay Petervary to its growing ambassador team. Petervary – AKA JayP – brings more than 25 years of experience and accomplishments in ultra-endurance and adventure racing to the LEM team.
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