Skechers USA, Inc. announced that through the company’s charitable footwear donation program, Bobs from Skechers, it will give more than 62,000 pairs of new shoes to support children affected by the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Nepal…
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Candie’s Launches Instagram Campaign
Candie's will launch its spring/summer 2015 marketing campaign exclusively on the social media network, Instagram…
Nordstrom Posts 4.4 Percent Q1 Comp Gain
Nordstrom, Inc. reported earnings per diluted share of 66 cents for the first quarter ended May 2, which were in-line with company expectations, compared with 72 cents a year ago. Total company net sales increased 9.8 percent and comparable sales increase
Dillard’s Q1 Profits Dip
Dillard’s Inc. reported net income slipped in the first quarter, to $109.6 million, or $2.66 per share, compared to net income of $111.7 million, or $2.56 per share, for the prior year first quarter…
Street League Skateboarding Appoints First-Ever CEO
Street League Skateboarding appointed Greg Jacobs as the league's first-ever CEO and promoted current SLS president, Brian Atlas, to COO…
L.L.Bean to Open Second Virginia Store
L.L.Bean is set to expand its retail operation with its second Virginia store, scheduled to open November 2015. The new L.L.Bean store will be located at Short Pump Town Center…
Alpargatas Boosted by International Growth in Q1
Alpargatas, the parent of Havaianas, reported revenues rose 8.7 percent in the first quarter, to Brazil real (R) 948.9 9 million ($315.3 mm)…
Asics America Churns Out Robust Q1 Growth
Asics America Group (AAG), which includes the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Brazil, reported sales rose 1.8 percent in the first quarter and expanded 5.0 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Asics America Corp. (U.S. only) led the gains, registering a 6.9 perc
Perry Ellis Sees Strength in Golf and Nike Swim in Q1
Perry Ellis International Inc. reported healthy gains in its two sports segments, Golf Apparel and Nike Swim, in the first quarter…
Gildan Activewear Trims FY Guidance on Currency Headwinds
While revenues grew double-digits, Gildan Activewear Inc.’s first-quarter earnings fell on previously-announced price reductions. The company also slightly narrowed its EPS guidance range for the year to reflect further foreign currency devaluation.
Sport Chek’s Hot Streak Continues in Q1
FGL Sports saw same-store sales climb 8.6 percent in the first quarter, led by an 8.7 percent romp by its flagship Sport Chek chain, according to the quarterly report of its parent, Canadian Tire Inc…
Department Stores See Soft Q1
Impacted by the harsh winter weather that extended into many parts of the country into February and March, delays related to a West Coast port dispute, and general softness in consumer spending, several department stores last week reported disappointing f
Lululemon Announces Departure of EVP, Global Retail
Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced the resignation of Delaney Schweitzer, executive vice president, global retail, effective May 29. Schweitzer began her career at Lululemon in 2002…
Skechers Named a Best Perceived Brand by Mothers in YouGov BrandIndex
Skechers USA, Inc. has been named a top ten best perceived brand by mothers according to the consumer perception firm YouGov BrandIndex…
Macy’s Q1 Earnings Dip
Macy’s, Inc. reported first-quarter earnings slid 13.8 percent. Same-store sales dipped 0.1 percent, lower than planned due to delays caused by the West Coast port slowdown, extreme winter weather and lower international tourist spending…
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