The lawsuit was filed in the wake of a recent demand by the USSF that the Foundation cease using its widely-recognized name and logos, which have defined the Foundation’s brand and charitable work since its inception in 1994.
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Polartec Announces 2018 Apex Design Award Winners
Polartec announced the winners of its 2018 Polartec Apex Awards, an annual design award program celebrating the finest products made from Polartec fabrics.
The Thru-Hike-Syndicate Opens Application Period For Sixth Season
Vasque announced the kick-off of the sixth season of the Thru-Hike Syndicate, a brand partner-powered program supporting a select group of thru-hikers attempting to complete the longest trails throughout North America.

Strong Back-To-School Period Drives Zumiez Comps In Q3
Zumiez Inc. on Thursday reported total net sales for the third quarter ended November 3 (13 weeks) increased 1.2 percent to $248.8 million from $245.8 million in the quarter ended October 28, 2017 (13 weeks). Comparable sales for the 13 weeks ended November 3 increased 4.8 percent compared to a comparable sales increase of 7.9 percent for the 13 weeks ended October 28, 2017.

Lululemon Athletica Shares Dip Despite Q3 Beat
Shares of Lululemon Athletica Inc. fell around 5 percent in after-hours trading Thursday after the company reported adjusted diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 75 cents, up from 56 cents for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 and ahead of Wall Street targets by 6 cents. A weak outlook for the fourth quarter took a toll on the company’s stock, which had closed the day down $2.18, or 1.6 percent.
Fischer Restructures U.S. Organization
Fischer Sports GmbH, one of the world’s largest ski manufacturers, announced a restructuring of the U.S. subsidiary based in Auburn, NH effective immediately. Fischer global CEO Franz Foettinger assumes oversight of the U.S. organization in the wake of the departure of former U.S. CEO, Ryan Leach.

Skechers President Michael Greenberg Receives Two Ten Footwear Foundation’s Award For Humanitarian Achievement
At yesterday’s 79th Annual Two Ten Gala in New York, Skechers president Michael Greenberg was given Two Ten Footwear’s most prestigious honor – the T. Kenyon Holly Award for his outstanding local, national and global humanitarian achievements for children.

American Outdoor Brands Lifts Annual Guidance On Robust Q2
American Outdoor Brands Corp., the parent of Smith & Wesson, reported earnings on an adjusted basis rose 74.6 percent in the second quarter ended October 31 as sales grew 8.9 percent.

Genesco Sees U.S. Footwear Business Offset Lids’ Struggles
Boosted by a 9 percent comp gain at Journeys, Genesco Inc. reported its highest quarterly comparable sales increase in more than 2.5 years. Adjusted earnings easily topped Wall Street’s targets. Lids continues to face weak headwear trends and the sales exploration of the business is taking longer than anticipated.

5.11 Opens Store In Indianapolis
Tactical apparel and gear brand 5.11 has opened a brick-and-mortar retail store in Indianapolis, IN, providing another building block to 5.11’s 2018 retail expansion goal of 50 company-owned retail stores.
G-III Apparel Lifts Outlook On Improved Q3
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported earnings rose 15.6 percent in the third quarter on a 4.7 percent revenue gain.
Duluth Trading’s Q3 Sales Expanded 27 Percent
Duluth Holdings Inc., the parent of Duluth Trading, reported a wider loss in the third quarter but they were in line with expectations. Sales grew 27.4 percent.
Shopko Closing 39 Stores
Shopko confirmed that plans to close 39 of its 363 stores by the end of February. Bloomberg reported that the Wisconsin-based retailer was making preparations for a bankruptcy filing.
Amer Close To Signing Anta Merger Deal
Amer Sports is in final negotiations regarding a merger with a consortium led by China’s Anta Sports, according to reports from Reuters and Bloomberg.

Genesco Tops Wall Street Targets On Accelerating Comps
Genesco Inc. reported third-quarter earnings topped Wall Street’s consensus target as comps increased to their highest level in more than two years driven by the ongoing strength at Journeys and Johnston & Murphy. While still negative, sales trends at both Lids and Schuh continued to improve. The company narrowed its guidance for the year.