Nike Inc. reported earnings in the first quarter ended August 31 that easily topped estimate on a 10 percent revenue gain on a currency-neutral basis. Futures orders gains, however, slowed notably from recent quarters.
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Under Armour Signs Lacrosse Phenom Taylor Cummings
The three-time Tewaaraton award winner will be the face of Under Armour’s Women’s lacrosse business.
Puma Campaign Stars Cara Delevigne
The international model, actress and activist fronts a new women’s campaign, Do You, which aims to inspire confidence in women everywhere.
Iconix Adds Independent Board Directors
The appointments of Sanjay Khosla and Kristen O’Hara follow a board-initiated search process for new independent directors that took place over the last four months.
Mountain Hardwear President Heads To Black Diamond
Seven months after being named president of Mountain Hardwear, John Walbrecht has accepted the same title at competitor Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
Hoka One One To Sponsor Dallas Marathon
Hoka becomes the official footwear partner of the 46th BMW Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon and Behringer Relay.
Nike Hosts Special Olympics Oregon Youth Games
The 10th anniversary of the event drew over 500 participants and Nike-sponsored athletes, including Olympic medalists Galen Rupp and David Boudia.
Board Retailers Association Appoints Chairman
Having previously served as co-chair from 2011-14, Bruce Cromartie of BC Surf and Sport will take the reins of the trade organization for the 2017 term. President Mike Duncan will step down.
New Era Hosts First Hackathon
New Era, the headwear brand., will hold the company’s first-ever hackathon event at its headquarters located in downtown Buffalo.
Performance Bicycle Named Omni-Channel Leader
Performance Bicycle has been acknowledged as Best Omni-Channel Retailer by Interbike.
Gander Mountain Opens Fifth Store In Dallas Market
Gander Mountain is celebrating its new store in Frisco with a four-day grand opening starting on September 29.
Nike Golf’s White Horse
As Nike looks ahead to grow its golf business and drop its equipment, who will be enlisted to boost the brand?
Lands’ End Inc. Dismisses CEO
The direct-to-consumer outdoor lifestyle brand replaced Federica Marchionni with co-interim chief executive officers Joseph Boitano and James Gooch.
At Interbike, 2016 Emerges As The Most Challenging Year
If this week’s trade show is any indication, 2016 will go down as the most challenging year in decades for independent bicycle dealers and their suppliers.
Finish Line Sales Accelerate In Q2, Officials Bullish On Holiday Selling
Same-store sales rose 5.1 percent at the athletic retailer. Footwear fueled gains, but inventory reductions cut into margins.
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