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Shoe Carnival Sees Q3 Profit Decline

September 6, 2014 SGB Update

Shoe Carnival, as expected, reported a sharp decline in second-quarter earnings due to a high-single digit decline of traffic in its stores. Although traffic picked up slightly with back-to-school season arriving, the family shoe chain disappointed invest

Under Armour Ready to Step Up Player Endorsements

September 6, 2014 SGB Update

While they lost out on Kevin Durant to Nike, Under Armour’s mega-offer for the NBA superstar should mark that UA is committed to being a bigger player in the endorsement game. “We wanted to really make a statement, I think, to the world, as mu

Crocs Details Margin-Enhancing Plan

September 6, 2014 SGB Update

Crocs, which received a $200 million investment from Blackstone Group at the close of 2013, is committed to expanding operating margins from around 7 percent currently to 10 percent in the near term with a long-term goal of 12 percent…

G-III Raises Guidance on Robust Q2

September 6, 2014 SGB Update

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. reported that sales jumped 39.4 percent in its second quarter ended July 31, to $424.0 million, led by strong performances by a number of Calvin Klein divisions and several of its outerwear and dress businesses…

PVH Profit Rises on Strength at Tommy Hilfiger

September 6, 2014 SGB Update

PVH Corp., the parent of Speedo and Izod, reported second-quarter earnings rose 8.7 percent to $125.5 million, or $1.51 a share, topping its guidance between $1.40 to $1.45…

Starter Jumps Back in Player Endorsements

September 6, 2014 SGB Update

Starter, owned by Iconix Brand Group, jumped back into the player endorsement game with the signing of Kevin Love, the star power forward just acquired by the Clevelend Cavaliers.
The signing was heralded by the placement of a giant billboard in in downto

Dick’s SG to Wall Street: We’re Still a Growth Story

September 6, 2014 SGB Update

Following a pullback earlier in the year in its EPS and comp guidance largely due to challenges in the golf and hunt categories, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ team spent considerable time at Goldman Sachs’ Global Retailing Conference defending

Nixon Opens First Brand-Owned Store in Paris

September 5, 2014 SGB Update

Nixon, the California-based watch, accessories and audio brand, opened the doors to their first brand store in Paris. Located on rue Froissart in the heart of le Marais…

Study Finds Link Between School Spirit and Student Achievement

September 4, 2014 SGB Executive

Students with higher levels of school spirit perform better academically, are more civically engaged, and are happier in general than their less-spirited peers, according to research released today by Varsity Brands. This online research was conducted by

Under Armour Unveils Womens’ Campaign Featuring Gisele Bundchen

September 4, 2014 SGB Executive

Under Armour unveiled the newest chapter of its I Will What I Want campaign featuring Gisele Bundchen. Bundchen makes her debut for the brand in a film and interactive digital experience highlighting her athleticism and dedication under pressure…

Zumiez Skates Past Q2 Guidance

September 4, 2014 SGB Update

Zumiez Inc. reported net income in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 increased 57.3 percent to $7.5 million, or 26 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.7 million, or 16 cents, a year ago. Both sales and EPS came in well above the action s

Deckers Changes Corporate Brand Identity

September 4, 2014 SGB Executive

Deckers Outdoor Corporation said it is changing its corporate brand identity from Deckers Outdoor to Deckers Brands and unveiling a new corporate logo. The move reflects the growth and expansion of its direct-to-consumer footprint and evolution of its omn