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Category: Apparel
Netshoes’ Sales Climb 1.9 Percent In Q4
Netshoes Ltd., the Latin American online retailer of sporting and lifestyle goods, reported a reduced loss in the fourth quarter as sales increased 1.9 percent.
Gildan Activewear Nominates Four Board Members
Gildan Activewear Inc. announced that its board of directors has nominated Maryse Bertrand, Marc Caira, Charles M. Herington and Craig Leavitt as director nominees to be voted on by the company’s shareholders at its upcoming annual meeting.
Under Armour MyFitnessPal Hack Affects 150 Million User Accounts
Under Armour said MyFitnessPal, its health-and-fitness tracking app, was affected in a significant data beach, compromising as many as 150 million accounts.
Carbon38 To Open First Permanent Store
Carbon38, the women’s activewear line that counts Foot Locker as an investor, will open its first permanent flagship store in Los Angeles in Palisades Village this September, according to Women’s Wear Daily.
New Era Launches Largest Major League Baseball Campaign In Brand History
New Era Cap Co. Inc., the official cap of MLB, launched “We Who Reign,” the largest MLB campaign in its 98-year history.
Spartan Taps Craft Sportswear To Design Race Apparel, Footwear
Spartan has named Craft Sportswear the “official performance apparel and footwear” of the Spartan obstacle races. The multi-year partnership, terms of which were not disclosed, will see the two brands developing the first high-performance technical apparel for the rising sport of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR).
HanesBrands Raises $1.97 Million to Be Donated in 2018
HanesBrands and its employees have pledged $1.97 million this year to the United Way of Forsyth County and surrounding North Carolina communities. For these efforts, the United Way of North Carolina gave Hanes its Spirit of North Carolina Award for campaign excellence.
Finish Line’s Profits Progress, Sales Retreat In Q4
While its sales recovery efforts took a step back, The Finish Line Inc. improved its underlying profitability in its fourth quarter ended March 3, thanks to inventory end expense controls. Results were in line with a forecast given three days ago when it surprisingly announced plans to merge with JD Sports, the U.K.-based footwear chain.
Gander Outdoors Opens In Gastonia, NC
The 42,000-square-foot store will be one of six Gander Outdoors retail locations in North Carolina.
Fenix Outdoor Acquires Royal Robbins
Switzerland-based global outdoor apparel and equipment company Fenix Outdoor International AG has acquired U.S.-based outdoor and travel apparel company Royal Robbins. Terms were not disclosed.
Finish Line’s Adjusted Earnings Climb 19 Percent In Q4
Finish Line Inc., in line with its guidance provided on March 26 when it announced plans to merge with JD Sports, reported earnings on an adjusted basis rose 19.4 percent in the fourth quarter while net earnings were essentially flat.
PVH Corp. Sales Jump 27 Percent In Q4
PVH Corp. reported adjusted earnings in the fourth quarter rose 26.6 percent to $123.7 million, or $1.58 a share, from $97.7 million, or $1.23, a year ago.
Golf Rounds Slide In February
According to Golfdatatech, golf rounds played slid 8.5 percent during February versus the year-ago month. The one region showing gains was the Pacific.
D.C. United And Fanatics Announce Multichannel Retail Partnership For Audi Field
United have announced a long-term partnership with Fanatics to provide an expanded assortment of fan wear and merchandise for Black-and-Red supporters, whether shopping online, on their phone or at the new Audi Field.
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