Starter And Ocean Pacific Exiting Wal-Mart

Iconix Brand Group Inc. confirmed on its second-quarter conference call that Starter and OP (Ocean Pacific) are being phased out at Wal-Mart. Both had been exclusive brands in the entry-level category at the discount chain for years.

Canada Goose Q1 Benefits From Pull-Forward Orders

Said Dani Reiss, president and CEO, on a conference call with analysts, “Many retailers are specifically asking us to accelerate shipments so they can get our product on the floor earlier. We see this as a testament to our belief that Canada Goose is a bright spot for our retail partners.”

Canada Goose’s Revenues Vault In Q1

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. reported sales jumped 79.6 percent in its fiscal first quarter, boosted by its direct-to-consumer segment and earlier-than-expected wholesale shipments.

Wolverine Worldwide’s Transformation Plan Paying Dividends

Most of Wolverine Worldwide’s brands exceeded revenue expectations for the quarter while also over-delivering on operating profit goals.Among key brands, Merrell’s grew just over mid-single digits, Chaco ahead mid-teens, Saucy up slightly, Wolverine ahead double digits. Sperry was down mid-single digits.

Iconix Brand Group Lowers Full Year Outlook

Iconix Brand Group reported second-quarter revenue excluding divested brands was down 7 percent, an improvement from the first quarter. But the company reduced its guidance for the year due to the timing of certain new initiatives, the transition of certain licensees, and the deconsolidation of the Southeast Asia joint venture

The Running Event Returns To Austin

The Running Event (TRE), the running specialty conference and trade show, returns to Austin in late November and will feature a keynote presentation by Walter Robb, former Whole Foods CEO.