Nike General Counsel Exits

Nike general counsel Hilary Krane, resigned from her position to work for Creative Artists Agency. At Nike, Krane provided counsel on corporate law and mergers and acquisitions, brand protection and government affairs.  She also worked as co-chair of the Nike Foundation. 

The Buckle’s Q4 Sales Rose 19.5 Percent

The Buckle Inc. reported net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended January 29, 2022 increased 19.5 percent to $380.9 million from net sales of $318.8 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended January 30, 2021. Comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended January 29, 2022 increased 20.0 percent.

Tilly’s Q4 Profits Climb 36 Percent

Tilly’s, Inc. reported earnings jumped 36 percent in the fourth quarter ended January 29 on a 14.9 percent revenue gain and improved gross margins. The action sports chain closed out a record year that saw revenues jump 46.0 percent.

ABG Signs With SportChek To Expand Reebok In Canada

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced a new and expanded partnership with Canada’s SportChek chain for the Reebok brand. Through the long-term agreement, SportChek will carry Reebok apparel and footwear across 300 of its corporate-owned stores and complementary e-commerce websites.

Adidas Sees Modest Q4 Sales Decline On Supply Chain Challenges

Adidas reported currency-neutral sales declined 3 percent in the fourth quarter due to supply shortages as a result of the lockdowns in Vietnam last year, the challenging market environment in Greater China and pandemic-related lockdowns in the Asia-Pacific. However, currency-neutral sales for 2021 rose 16 percent and Adidas projected will increase at a rate between 11 percent and 13 percent in 2022.

Adidas Closes Stores In Russia

Adidas AG is closing its stores in Russia and suspending its online shop, joining Nike, Puma and a wide range of Western businesses that have halted operations in the country following its invasion of Ukraine.

Near-Record Import Levels Expected At U.S. Ports As Congestion Continues

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to be at near-record levels this spring and summer as consumer demand and supply chain challenges continue to result in congestion, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker* report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Dick’s SG’s Again Tops Expectations In Q4

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported earnings on an adjusted basis grew 50 percent in the fourth quarter ended January 29 on a 5.9 percent same-store sales gain. Both earnings and sales topped Wall Street’s guidance with the period marking Dick’s largest sales quarter. Earnings are expected to decline in the current year with comps expected in the range of negative 4 percent to flat, but EPS guidance was ahead of Wall Street targets.