Mammut, the Swiss producer of premium outdoor equipment and apparel, appointed Joe Prebich as managing director of Mammut North America. Bill Supple will transition from his role as CEO in late April.
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Lululemon’s Q4 Earnings, Revenue Surpass Expectations
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter that easily surpassed Wall Street expectations and its revised guidance. The company’s reported adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.33 while revenue was $928.8 million, above expectations of $1.27 and $912 million.
Shoe Carnival’s Q4 Earnings Reaches Upper End Of Guidance
Shoe Carnival Inc. reported earnings rose 30.1 percent on an adjusted basis, hitting the high end of guidance. Same-sore sales dipped 0.5 percent
Adidas Signs Aaron Judge
Adidas announced a multiyear partnership with 2017 Major League Baseball (MLB) American League Rookie of the Year, outfielder Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees. Judge had been with Under Armour.
Oboz Looks To Secure Future With Kathmandu Partnership
In an interview with SGB Executive, John Connelly, president and founder of Oboz, said he expects the sale of the outdoor footwear brand to Kathmandu, the New Zealand-retailer, will support its international growth and provide a boost to its innovation and sustainability efforts.
Champion x Harley Viera-Newton … Sweet Athleisure Style
A year in the making, HVN x Champion includes heritage pieces from Champion’s archive reimagined in sweet HVN prints.
Injinji Grows Sales, Customer Service And Design Teams
Injinji, the maker of the Original Performance Toesock, announced the hiring and promotion of three new team members in its sales, customer service and design departments.
Smartwool Opens Its First Canadian Store In Banff
Smartwool opened its first Canadian retail location in the mountain town of Banff, Alberta.
Yakima Expands Retail Training Program For 2018
The program includes both hands-on training at clinics and events across the country, and online training through the Yakima Garage and Brandlive.
Jordan Brand Adds Michael Thomas To Its Football Roster
Nike said Jordan Brand signed Michael Thomas, star wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, as a brand ambassador.
SFIA Topline Report: Casual Participation Up, Core Participation Down
Americans continue to engage in a wide range of physical activities but with less regularity than in previous years, according to the 2018 SFIA Topline Participation Report, released today. Casual participation is growing, while core participation is declining, according to the report.
JD Sports Looks To Take On Foot Locker In U.S. Market
In a shocker, JD Sports announced plans to enter the U.S. marketplace through the acquisition of the beleaguered sneaker chain Finish Line. Analysts said the merged retailer’s combined buying clout presents a new threat to Foot Locker.
Concourse Team Express Announces Partnership With U.S. Baseball Academy
Concourse Team Express LLC, a privately held, multi-platform outdoor recreation and sporting goods retailer, announced a partnership with the U.S. Baseball Academy, a nationwide network of baseball training camps.
Antigua Group’s Gary Chittenden Earns PGA New York Region Sales Honor
The Antigua Group Inc., a designer and marketer of golf and sports apparel under the Antigua brand, has announced that Gary Chittenden has been named 2017 Northwestern New York Section PGA Sales Representative of the Year. Chittenden represents Antigua in the upstate New York and western New York sales area. He will receive his award […]
Yeti Withdraws IPO Plans
Yeti Holdings Inc. has ended its plans to go public due to “market conditions.”
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