Foot Locker Inc. reported that excluding a special charge related to litigation, earnings climbed 17 percent in the third quarter to $141 million, or 20 cents a share. Results exceeded Wall Street's consensus estimate of 94 cents a share. Comparable-
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Foot Locker Finds No Weather Woes
Led by running lifestyle silhouettes, Foot Locker Inc. reported that excluding a special charge related to litigation, earnings jumped 17 percent in the third quarter to $141 million, or 20 cents a share. Results easily exceeded Wall Street's consens
Perry Ellis Improves Profitability in Q3
Perry Ellis International reported a sharp uptick in earnings on an adjusted basis in the third quarter ended Oct. 31 with the help of cost controls. Revenues declined 2.8 percent with growth across its key lifestyle brands of Perry Ellis, Rafaella and Go
The Buckle’s Q3 Earnings Decline
The Buckle Inc. reported earnings slid 11.6 percent percent in the third quarter, to $35.9 million, or 74 cents a share…
Nike Sets $12B Stock Buyback Plan, Hikes Dividend
Nike, Inc. said its board of directors approved a new four-year, $12 billion program to repurchase shares of Nike’s Class B common stock. The board also approved a 14 percent increase in the company's quarterly dividend and set a two-for-one st
Kids Foot Locker Teams Up With Stephen Curry
Kids Foot Locker is kicking off its “Week of Greatness,” with a 30-second spot featuring NBA star Stephen Curry…
Zappos.com Offers Free Pet Adoptions for Black Friday Weekend
Zappos.com this Black Friday through Cyber Monday will help to bring pets “Home for the Pawlidayz” by sponsoring the cost of adoption fees for dogs and cats through Best Friends Animal Society…
Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer Joachim Schröder Passes Away
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) was informed that Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame member Joachim Schröder passed away on Nov. 10. Schröder, 65, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006…
New Balance Launches 3D Printed Running Shoe
New Balance said it will be launching the first running shoe with a 3D printed midsole. Through an exclusive collaboration with 3D Systems and their newly developed elastomeric powder, DuraForm Flex TPU, New Balance has made significant advancements…
Perry Ellis’s Golf Unit Up Despite General Retail Weakness
Perry Ellis International Inc. reported sales in its golf apparel segment rose 5 percent in the third quarter…
Sport Chek Opens Flagships in Toronto
Sport Chek opened two new flagship stores in Yorkdale Shopping Centre and Square One Shopping Centre in Toronto…
Adidas Signs Louisiana Tech
Adidas signed a five-year deal to sponsor Louisiana Tech across its 16 sports….
Lost Holdings Appoints President
Lost Holdings appointed Rick Petri as president, a new position…
U.S. International Trade Commission Validates Converse’s Intellectual Property
The Chief Judge of the International Trade Commission (ITC) validated Converse's intellectual property rights in the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star and supported its right to enforcement, according to a statement from Converse…
Foot Locker Sets Fourth Annual ‘Week Of Greatness’
Foot Locker, Inc. introduced two new commercials celebrating the brand's fourth-annual “Week of Greatness.” The 30-second spots star comedian Tracy Morgan…