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Columbia Q4 Boosted By Improving U.S. Business
President and CEO Tim Boyle said, “In the fourth quarter, the U.S. wholesale channel played a significant role contributing to our top line beat relative to our October outlook, aided by improved order conversion.”
Wigwam: Innovate, Create, Rejuvinate
Wigwam has long practiced sustainability because it’s simply the right thing to do.
Champion Grows Double-Digits In Q4
“We think Champion is doing really well,” said HanesBrands’ CEO Gerald W. Evans Jr. on a conference call with analysts. “It’s got a lot of upside to it from a global standpoint.”
Skechers Delivers Blowout Q4
With all distribution channels delivering double-digit growth, Skechers USA reported fourth-quarter results that came in well above guidance.
LVHM Luxury Venture Partners With Stadium Goods
LVHM Luxury Ventures has formed a “partnership” with Stadium Goods, the New York City-based sneaker consignment giant.
Nuun To Hydrate Over Two Million Athletes On Course, At Festival and In Studio in 2018
Events most recently choosing Nuun include Australia’s City2Surf, the largest fun run in the world, Bay to Breakers, Portland Shamrock Run, Statesman Capital 10,000, Surf City Marathon & Half Marathon as well as the yoga and music festival Wanderlust Whistler.
Newell Brands Confirms Receipt Of Starboard Value’s Director Nominations
Newell Brands confirmed that it has received notice from Starboard Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd. of its intention to nominate 10 candidates to stand for election to the Newell Brands Board of Directors at the company’s 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Youth On Course Announces Four New Partnerships To Expand Junior Golf Access In 22 States
Youth on Course, the non-profit providing young people with subsidized golf, college scholarships, caddie programs and paid high school internships, announced that it has expanded its national, affordable golf program to four new associations. New partnerships include Colorado Golf Association (Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado), Golf Association of Philadelphia, Greater Cincinnati Golf Association and the Iowa […]
NordicTrack Introduces LiveCast Streamed Workouts With The Commercial S22i Studio Cycle
NordicTrack just announced another connected fitness product, the Commercial Studio Cycle Series, featuring high-energy LiveCast™ workouts, streamed directly to the cycle’s 22-inch touchscreen. The Smart HD touchscreen displays studio workouts powered by iFit technology, allowing iFit personal trainers in the LiveCast workouts to remotely control the bike’s incline, decline and resistance during the consumer’s at-home workout. These features are […]
Kevin Garnett Returns To AND1 As Global Ambassador
Sequential Brands Group Inc. announced a multi-year partnership with NBA legend Kevin Garnett as the creative director and global brand ambassador for AND1, the iconic basketball brand which began in 1993.
Fitness And Outdoor Drive Amer Sports’ Q4 Growth
Amer Sports reported revenues on a currency-neutral basis grew 9.0 percent in the fourth quarter, led by a 14 percent gain by its Fitness segment and an 11 percent climb by its Outdoor segment. The Ball Sports’ segment inched up 1 percent and has been impacted by a “challenging U.S. wholesale market.”
Wolverine Worldwide Provides 2018 Guidance With Strong Growth Investment Plan
Wolverine World Wide Inc. provided its outlook for fiscal year 2018 including its investment plan to drive its new GLOBAL GROWTH AGENDA, along with details on the expected positive impact of U.S. tax reform and its WAY FORWARD transformation. The company also announced certain preliminary financial results for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017, including special charges recognized in the fourth quarter.
Native Eyewear… Elevate Your Style
Fo 2018, Native’s product line was inspired by the outdoors. We sat down with Native to talk about what’s new in stores and online.
Skechers’ Sales Soar 27 Percent In Q4
International wholesale sales increased 40.2 percent; domestic wholesale sales advanced 11.6 percent and company-owned global retail sales expanded 25.8 percent.
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