Zumiez Sees Modest April Comp Gain

Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended May 5, 2018 increased 3.7 percent to $58.6 million, compared to $56.5 million for the four-week period ended April 29, 2017.

DSW Launches New Loyalty Program

DSW announced the launch of DSW VIP, a redesigned loyalty program for the company’s 25 million members. The new program provides new benefits, tiers, experiences and more.

Asics Americas Q1 Sales Drop 27 Percent

Asics Corp.’s sales in the American region fell 26.6 percent in the first quarter on a reported basis and 23.3 percent on a currency-neutral basis, to ¥21.9 billion ($200 mm). The decline was attributed to “weak sales in the U.S.”

Wolverine Worldwide Lifts Guidance On Strong Q1

Wolverine Worldwide reported adjusted earnings rose 35 percent in the first quarter to 50 cents a share, exceeding Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 37 cents a share. Underlying revenue inched up 0.3 percent on a currency-neutral basis as Merrell, Sperry and international exceeded expectations.

Despite Delays, Gander Outdoors Openings Off To Solid Start

Camping World Inc. remains “very encouraged” with the initial performance of the company’s re-opened Gander Outdoors locations, although officials admitted that some stores are opening later than initially planned because of the complexities involved in re-opening so many stores.

Sturm, Ruger & Co. Beats On Q1 Income, Revenue

Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. reported first-quarter earnings of $14.3 million, or 81 cents per share, on revenue of $131.2 million, which topped analysts’ expectations by 1 cent per share and $3.7 million, respectively.