The surf & skate chain logged a slightly wider loss in the first quarter ended May 3 as same-store sales dropped 7.0 percent. The sales decline was smaller than in the fourth quarter, with further improvement seen so far in the second quarter.
Category: Apparel
Under Armour Replaces New Balance as University of Denver Partner
Under Armour reached a multi-year agreement to replace New Balance as the official athletic apparel supplier of the University of Denver. The program will be managed by Game One, which replaces BSN Sports.
Adidas to Pay Fine for Safety Violations at New York Warehouse
In the settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor, Adidas will pay $235,000 in penalties to resolve violations stemming from missing guardrails and unsafe ladders at a warehouse in upstate New York.
The North Face Hit with Cyber Attack
The company discovered a “small-scale” cyberattack in April of this year, and an unauthorized party may have stolen some personal information from its customers but not their financial information, which TNF processes through a third party.
Everyday California Opens Huntington Beach Location
The 2,200-square-foot shop is said to blend everything the brand is known for — epic water adventures, a laid-back atmosphere and sustainably made gear — into one retail spot steps from the sand.
Ahead Appoints Manager of Strategic Accounts
The headwear maker appointed Matt Ussery as manager of strategic account with responsibilities for managing top-tier clients. He most recently served as an outside sales repat Cutter & Buck, a fellow New Wave Group AB brand.
Authentic Adds Volcom and Spyder to Boardriders Japan Partnership
With the addition of Volcom and Spyder, Boardriders Japan (BRJ) now manages all retail, wholesale and e-commerce operations for eight of Authentic’s action and outdoor sports brands in Japan.
Culture Shift: Americans Are Ditching Fitness Influencers and Trusting Themselves
Rather than the ‘hustle culture’ fitness of the 2010s with its celebration of exhaustion, people are now prioritizing long-term health, injury prevention and mental well-being.
Paka to Transition into Outdoor Specialty; Adds Indie Sales Agencies
In preparation for its transition this fall from direct-to-consumer to driving growth through select outdoor specialty retailers, the company expanding its national sales team.
NSGA Names COO of Denver Athletic to Three-Year Board Term
Jessica Rose-Huggins of Denver Athletic in Englewood, CO, was appointed to the District II Board seat. Her three-year term began on June 1. She replaces Mick Montgomery, the president and CEO of Denver Athletic, who served two three-year terms on the Board.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Expanding with Three New Locations
The retailer has opened two new locations in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. and Midlothian, Virginia; and will open another new store in Morgantown, West Virginia later this month.
EXEC: Hibbett Parent JD Sports Enters New Phase of U.S. Brand Consolidation
The owner of the City Gear, DTLR, Finish Line, JD and Shoe Palace retail brands in the U.S. market is ready to move to the next level in its retail brand consolidation here in the Colonies as DTLR and most City Gear stores will be merged under the DTLR brand.
Citi Trends Raises Outlook as Q1 Comps Jump Nearly Double-Digits
The urban off-price chain raised its guidance for the year after reporting improved earnings on a 9.9 percent same-store gain in the first quarter.
Reebok Gets Another Shot at Being Relevant Again
As a global brand development and licensing platform, the company said the partnership with Slam Jam underscores Authentic’s mission to unlock Reebok’s full potential through culturally connected relationships that deepen consumer affinity.
Nike, Inc. Names Chief Communications Officer and Member of Senior Leadership Team
Effective July 7, 2025, Michael Gonda joins Nike from McDonald’s Corporation, where he held several senior leadership roles, including chief impact officer for North America and global chief communications officer.
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