Five More Senior Managers Exit Nike

Five more senior managers at Nike Inc., Steve Lesnard, Helen Kim, Simon Pestridge, Tommy Kain and Ibrahem Hasan, have left the company, according to a report in the New York Times. The exits follow an internal investigation into workplace behavior that has led to several other executive departures.

Ammunition, Apparel Carry Clarus To Robust Q1

Even though Clarus Corp. missed analysts’ estimates on income in the first quarter, the parent company of Black Diamond, Sierra Bullets and Pieps exceeded revenue expectations behind the strength in ammunition and apparel.

Fanatics Opens Germany Office

The new office in Hamburg is designed to create a significantly enhanced merchandise offering for leagues, teams, fans and retailers throughout Central Europe.

Iconix Finds Starter, Umbro Resets Gaining Traction

Iconix Brand Group Inc. reported net earnings again eroded in the first quarter on a 17 percent revenue decline. But results were in line with expectations and Iconix’s management said they’re making progress realigning the company’s brand relationships, including Umbro’s with Target and Starter’s with Amazon.

Clarus Misses On Income As Sierra Acquisition Boosts Q1 Revenue

Clarus Corp., parent company of Black Diamond, Sierra Bullets and Pieps, reported net income for the first quarter ended March 31 improved to $0.4 million, or 1 cent per share, compared to a net loss of $1.5 million, or a loss of 5 cents per share, the same quarter a year ago.

Delta Apparel Notches Slight Earnings Gain In Q2

Delta Apparel Inc. reported net earnings increased slightly in its second quarter ended March 31 on a 2 percent revenue gain. Gross margins in its branded segment and DTG2Go business offset the impact of higher raw materials on its activewear business.

Adidas Outdoor Re-Signs Climber Kai Lightner To Athlete Team

Adidas Outdoor USA has re-signed climber Kai Lightner, 18, to the company’s team of athletes. Lightner is a 10-time national champion in the USA Climbing youth circuit and won four Pan American Championship titles. Last year, Lightner took first and second place in the adult lead and bouldering national championships as one of the youngest competitors in the field.

Dick’s Sporting Goods To Open Four New Stores In May

Dick’s Sporting Goods will be open four new Dick’s Sporting Goods stores in May. The stores are in Aurora, CO (grand opening ceremonies are May 19-20), West Long Branch, NJ (May 25-27), Gurnee, IL (May 25-27), and McAllen, TX (May 25-27).

Iconix’s Q1 Profits Sink

Iconix Brand Group Inc. reported net earnings on an adjusted basis fell 54 percent in the first quarter on a 17 percent revenue decline. Results were in line with expectations.