Earnings fell, but greater margins resulting from the company’s ongoing manufacturing restructuring helped it beat Wall Street estimates.
Category: Apparel

Saks Fifth & NBA’s Anthony Davis Release Luxe Athleisure Capsule
Saks Fifth Avenue, the high-end boutique retailer, inked a partnership with American professional basketball player Anthony Davis in the retailer’s first fashion label collaboration with an athlete.

Speedo Departs from Traditional Design, Goes Vibrant
Speedo International has swapped its highly technical-looking suits for a new lifestyle collection which pulls from vibrant colors and prints to “capture the energy and vibe of the tropics,” the company said.

Buttermilk Mountain Apparel Debuts First Bike Line
Buttermilk Mountain Apparel, a 2015 startup brand making contemporary outdoor apparel for women, officially launched with its first line of women’s mountain bike apparel. The brand is made by women, for women.

Fanatics Announces New North Las Vegas Distribution Center
Fanatics announced plans for its newest distribution center in North Las Vegas.
Project Expands In Vegas Alongside Mrket
Following the successful run of Project and Mrket tradeshows in New York, Project Las Vegas will open this month with compelling educational conversations and forward-thinking tech activations.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Grand Opening in Gillette, WY
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Gillette, WY.

Nike Releases Film Celebrating Trans Athlete
Nike Inc. is releasing a film celebrating Chris Mosier, the first openly trans athlete to earn a spot on a U.S. National Team.
Dick’s Grand Opening in Chesapeake, VA
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening a new Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream store on Friday, August 26 at Greenbrier Square in Chesapeake, VA.

Delta Apparel’s Fiscal Q3 Sales Slide 7 Percent
Delta Apparel Inc. reported earnings excluding specialty items were down slightly in its fiscal third quarter ended July 2 on a 7.4 percent revenue decline.

VF Corp. Shakes Up Leadership at Timberland, Smartwool
VF Corp. announced and confirmed several leadership changes at some of its top outdoor brands this past week as the company looks to restructure and rebound after several disappointing quarters.
Field & Stream Launches Men’s Denim Line
Outdoor brand Field & Stream is launching its first-ever men’s denim line, available now in Field & Stream stores and online.
Jordan Brand Unveils Breakfast Club Training Program
Nike Inc. said the Jordan Brand launched a new digital training program inspired by Michael Jordan’s early-morning training sessions as a player.

Asics Americas Profits Hit By Heightened Competition, Bankruptcy Woes
Asics Corp. reported sales in the Americas slumped 17.3 percent in its first half ended June 30, to ¥59.3 billion ($578.8 mm).
Activewear Startup Kydra Draws From Urban Inspiration
Kydra’s new multi-functional shorts for the urban athlete, called Kydra Flex Shorts, bring together the practical benefits of running tights and a casual pair of shorts.