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Inside The Call: Skechers Firing On All Cylinders As Q2 Domestic Wholesale Biz Triples, DTC Jumps 138 Percent
Skechers USA Inc. shrugged off the continuing effects of COVID-19 across the international markets in the second quarter to ride a far less promotional retail environment to stronger sales, higher margins and record profitability.
ICAST 2021 “Best Of Show” Awards In New Product Showcase
Pure Fishing, Inc., and its Berkley PowerBait Gilly, won “Best of Show” in the ICAST 2021 New Product Showcase.
Poll: Gymnastics Is America’s Most Highly Anticipated Olympic Sport
Gymnastics is the most highly anticipated Olympic event among U.S. adults, according to a new Morning Consult survey. Rounding out the top five were swimming, diving, track and field and beach volleyball.
Helinox Drops Second BTS Collab
Helinox announced its second limited-edition collaboration with the Grammy-nominated group BTS. The latest BTS x Helinox collection includes a new set of Helinox products designed from the Helinox Creative Center and flagship store in Seoul, Korea. In signature purple with embossed design of logos and subtle music and outdoor icons, the range includes the BTS x […]
USWE Introduces Trail-Ready Daypacks For MTB Trail Riding
USWE, the manufacturer of the No Dancing Monkey and Snug-Me harness system, released two new daypacks—the Flow and Shred MTB daypacks. The Flow offers the bounce-free No Dancing Monkey 2.0 and Snug-Me waist support belt that fully secures the pack in place and is equipped with an integrated CE-certified full back protector. The ventilated and […]
JD Sports Acquires Stake In Gym King
JD Sports has announced a multi-million dollar investment in the UK, Yorkshire-based athleisure retailer Gym King, taking a “significant” minority stake in the firm.
Reports: Fanatics Hires CFO For New Ventures Segment
Fanatics has reportedly hired Glenn Schiffman, the CFO of Barry Diller’s media and internet collection IAC, as CFO of its new ventures beyond sports apparel.
Janus Cycle Group Announces Change In Ownership
Boulder, CO-based Janus Cycle Group announced that it has sold all company assets to Phil Joseph, a former executive officer of Prologis and Spirit Realty.
Skechers Lifts Outlook On Q2 Beat
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. significantly raised its guidance for the year after reporting earnings and sales in the second quarter that came in well ahead of guidance. Sales rose 127 percent in the second quarter year-over-year and gained over 30 percent as compared to the second quarter of 2019.
Rack Room Shoes Makes Key Promotions
Rack Room Shoes has promoted Dawn Heath to director of integrated marketing and Julie Barr to vice president of human resources.
Golf Rounds Played Show Weakness In June
U.S. golf rounds played were up 0.4 percent in June 2021 against a surge in play in the year-ago period due to the pandemic, according to Golf Datatech. For the year-to-date period, rounds played are ahead 22.8 percent.
Sequential Brands To Sell DVS Footwear Brand
Sequential Brands Group Inc. in a regulatory filing said it sold its 65 percent interest in DVS Footwear to Elan Polo International Inc. for $2 million in cash.
GNC Strengthens Executive Leadership Team With New Appointments
GNC announced that it has appointed Nate Frazier as EVP, chief operating officer and Karlyn Mattson as chief merchandising officer.
Crow Shooting Supply Appoints Regional Sales Manager
Crow Shooting Supply has promoted industry veteran and outdoorsman Troy Rahn to Regional Sales Manager.
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