NRF Responds To Administration’s Threat To Raise Tariffs

In a statement, NRF’s SVP of government relations, David French, said that a “sudden tariff increase with less than a week’s notice would severely disrupt U.S. businesses.” The statement was in response to President’s Trump threat to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.

Under Armour Partners With Long Island University

The Long Island University Department of Athletics announced that its unified athletics teams will enter into a five-year partnership with Under Armour as its official apparel supplier beginning in the 2019-20 academic year. The partnership will be executed by BSN Sports.

Brooks Running Opens Distribution Center In Indiana

Brooks Running Company announced the opening of a distribution center to support faster delivery. Based in Whitestown, IN, the facility serves as the Brooks North American distribution center and will employ more than 130 people by 2023.

Adidas Continues Hot Streak In Q1

Adidas AG reported first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street’s targets as the company benefited from strong growth in China and online as well as significantly higher gross margins. More encouragingly, strong spring launches are expected to set the stage for accelerated growth in the second half and the supply-chain issues slowing growth in North America are expected to be resolved by the end of the year.

Champion’s Growth Accelerates Again In Q1

HanesBrands Inc. said its Champion business, excluding the C9 line being phased out at Target, catapulted 75 percent globally on a currency-neutral basis in the first quarter, accelerating from gains of 50 percent in the fourth quarter and 40 percent in the third quarter.

Adidas’ Q1 Earnings Climb 17 Percent

Adidas reported a 17 percent rise in first-quarter net profit as double-digit growth in China compensated for weakness in Europe and North America. E-commerce revenue gained 40 percent

Under Armour Believes North America Has Stabilized

Under Armour’s earnings and sales that topped analysts’ expectations due to healthy overseas growth and efficiencies gained from its extensive restructuring efforts and stringent inventory controls. The most encouraging sign, however, was that the North America region is stabilizing.

Champion Drives HanesBrands’ Q1 Gains

HanesBrands Inc. reported net sales in the first quarter increased 8 percent on strength of 10 percent constant-currency organic growth, including global Champion constant-currency sales growth of 75 percent.

Unifi Lowers Outlook Again

Unifi Inc. for the third quarter in a row lowered its outlook for the year due to competitive pressures in the polyester space, especially from low-cost imports heading into the U.S.

Gildan Activewear’s Q1 Earnings Plunge

Gildan Activewear reported net earnings dropped 66.6 percent in the first quarter on a decline of 3.6 percent in revenues. The company said results were in line with expectations and it maintained its adjusted earnings guidance for the year.