The Buckle Appoints CFO

The Buckle Inc. appointed Thomas B. Heacock as the company’s vice president of finance, treasurer and chief financial officer.

Sports Direct’s Profits Dragged Down By Weak Pound

On a conference call with analysts, Mike Ashley, CEO and owner, said the company is now expecting an improved U.K. performance at Sports Direct partly because the company had “smashed the ball out of the park” with its investment in more up-market flagship stores.

Skechers Q2 Beats Expectations

Skechers USA Inc. reported second-quarter sales handily exceeded expectations due to double-digit growth at its own retail stores and internationally. Earnings, however, came below targets.

Supra Announces Global Brand Mission

Launching officially at retail in January 2018, the apparel and footwear brand will begin to soft launch the campaign on owned platforms and social channels today, July 20.

Peak To Sponsor Romanian Olympic Team

The Chinese sportswear brand will serve as the official kit supplier to Romania’s Olympic teams until 2024. The deal covers all events sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), including the Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games and the European Games.

ICAST Sees Flat Attendance In 2017

ICAST, held July 11-14 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, FL, saw close to 15,000 people registered for its 2017 show, close to year-ago levels.