Tilly’s Inc. on Tuesday announced revised financial results for the fiscal 2018 third quarter and year-to-date period ended November 3 in order to correct certain accounting entries relating to inventory under the retail method, which had accumulated over several fiscal periods, including the third quarter of fiscal 2018.
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National Hockey League Approves Expansion Team In Seattle
The National Hockey League’s board of governors on Tuesday voted to approve Seattle as the 32nd NHL Franchise for the 2021-22 season.
The Conservation Alliance Announces New Board Member
The Conservation Alliance board elected Strick Walker, chief marketing officer at Merrell, to serve on the organization’s board of directors. Walker was elected by the board of directors to fill a vacancy left by Chaco President Seth Cobb.
Ascent360 Heads into 2019 With An Investment Boost
Ascent360, a Golden-CO based software company with a focus outdoor-related companies, announced it has secured a Series A venture capital investment totaling $4.1 million.
OIA Welcomes Tariff Hike Delay
Said Amy Roberts, executive director of Outdoor Industry Association. “OIA will continue to press the case that thousands of large and small retailers and manufacturers of outdoor products play a significant role in bolstering the U.S. economy and that U.S. trade policies should serve to help them continue to innovate and prosper.”
Icebreaker Opens New Bellevue Touch Lab And Re-Opens Portland Flagship
New Zealand-based Icebreaker opened a new Touch Lab in Bellevue, WA and re-open their Portland, OR flagship store.
BibRave 100’s Winning Races Announced
The Missoula Marathon was again voted The Best Marathon in America, according to the 2018 edition of The BibRave 100. The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon won the Half Marathon category, AJC Peachtree Road Race again won the 10K, and the Allstate Hot Chocolate Chicago 5K won the 5K category.
Little League Establishes New Executive Leadership Structure
A new executive leadership structure of Little League International was established following the annual fall meeting of the Little League International Board of Directors.
Big 5 Again Faces Activist Investors
Another activist group, led by former senior executives at Wal-Mart and Vans, have launched a website, www.SaveBig5.com, and sent out a press release urging shareholders to vote for them to fill two vacant seats on the board.
Performance Bicycle To Liquidate All Doors
Performance Bicycle in an amended bankruptcy filing said Gordon Brothers, which was initially to liquidate 40 Performance Bicycle stores, has been retained to liquidate the chain’s remaining 62 stores. The chain’s owner indicated stores may be reopening as part of the restructuring.
Rusutsu, Japan, Joins Epic Pass For 2019/20 Winter Season
Vail Resorts Inc. on Monday announced a long-term alliance with Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido, Japan, just 90 minutes from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport.
Julbo Eyewear Names David Crothers As New U.S. CEO
Julbo Eyewear, the French eyewear brand based in the Jura Mountains, has named David Crothers as the new CEO of U.S. operations.
Firearms Background Checks Drop In October
The October 2018 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1 million represented a decrease of 11.2 percent compared to the October 2017 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1.13 million.
Fanatics Partners With Esports League
Fanatics announced an official retail and licensing partnership with Overwatch League. The multi-year deal is the first ever esports partnership for Fanatics, and is believed to be the first official merchandising deal between a major retailer and an official esports league
Report: Lululemon Founder Close To Joining Anta’s Bid For Amer Sports
Chip Wilson, Lululemon’s founder, is in talks to join Anta’s investment consortium in its bid for Amer Sports, according to a report from Bloomberg. Wilson, whose net value is reportedly worth $3.5 billion, is exploring taking a 20 percent stake in the consortium.
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