Iconix Brand Group Inc. reported earnings in 2017 declined but results were in line with guidance and the company repaid a current debt offering.
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Life Fitness Launches Digital Ventures Group
Life Fitness announced the creation of Digital Ventures Group (DVG). DVG is focused on accelerating technology adoption and innovation within the global fitness industry, and underscores Life Fitness’ vision to be the platform that connects the world to fitness.
Currex Signs Brazilian Soccer Star
Brazilian soccer star Rafael Alcântara do Nascimento of FC Barcelona, known as Rafinha, has formalized an official sponsorship with global performance insole company Currex.
VF Corp. Moves Into Performance Running
Stepping into the road running category, VF Corp. reached an agreement to acquire Altra, the maker of road and trail running shoes popular with ultra-runners. While Altra is expected to benefit from VF’s Corp’s expertise in both footwear and apparel, VF secures one of the fastest-growing brands in run specialty.
Adidas Lifts Profitability Target After Robust 2017
Powered by North America and China, Adidas reported yet another quarter and year of strong sales and profit growth. Adidas executives offered an upbeat look at the coming year and increased its 2020 profit target.
Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO To Retire
Sportsman’s Warehouse announced today the retirement of its chief executive officer, John Schaefer. Schaefer also resigned as a member of the board of directors. Jon Barker, the company’s president and chief operating officer, has been appointed as the company’s chief executive officer and has also been appointed to the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by Schaefer’s retirement.
Gander Outdoors Prepares For Grand Opening In Flint, MI
The 65,000-square-foot store will be one of eight Gander Outdoor retail locations in Michigan.
DSW Sees First Annual Earnings Gain In Four Years
Capitalizing by being able to chase stronger-than-expected demand for cold weather boots, DSW Inc. delivered fourth-quarter earnings that beat plan, enabling the off-pricer to show its first year of adjusted earnings growth since 2013.
Safilo Group’s Sales Drop 16.4 Percent On Gucci License Change
Safilo Group, the parent of Smith, net sales reached €1.047 billion in 2017 compared to €1.25 billion in 2016, a decline of 16.4 percent. Sales were down 15.5 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
DeFeet Partners With LuxTag.io To Add Blockchain Solutions
Working exclusively with LuxTag.io based in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, DeFeet will be the world’s first apparel company to track products on a blockchain.
Little Rock Ranked As Fattest City
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR ranked as the U.S.’s fattest city, according to analysis by WalletHub, the personal-finance website. Little Rock was followed in the top five by Shreveport-Bossier City, LA; McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX; Memphis, TN-MS-AR; and Mobile, AL.
Cutters Unveils New Logo And Tagline
Cutters, known for its football gloves featuring C-TACK proprietary grip technology, has unveiled a new brand logo and tagline, “Grip The Greatness,” which coincides with its transition to an all-football brand identity.
Skechers Performance Returns As Title Sponsor Of Los Angeles Marathon
For its third year as title sponsor of the event held on Sunday, March 18, Skechers will offer race-branded merchandise and host several events, including a meet and greet with four-time Olympian Meb Keflezighi.
TYR Sport Re-Signs Jan Frodeno
TYR Sport announced the re-signing of Olympic Gold Medalist and 2X IRONMAN World Champion Jan Frodeno to its roster of sponsored athletes.
WakaWaka Hires Distributor To Support U.S. Launch
WakaWaka, a maker of solar powered chargers, lights, power banks and panel based in The Netherlands, has selected Revolution House Media as its public relations partner and Kompass Solutions as its distributor for North America.
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