Urban Outfitters Inc. reported income on an adjusted basis rose 20.2 percent to $90.2 million, or 83 cents a share, from $75.0 million, or 69 cents, a year ago. Wall Street’s consensus estimate was 78 cents.
Category: Footwear
Eastern Tennessee State Partners With Nike And BSN Sports
Eastern Tennessee State said Nike and BSN Sports have partnered to become as the official apparel, footwear & equipment provider for Buccaneer athletics.

Bogs Sees Revenues Rebound In 2018
Wrapping up a bounce-back year, Bogs saw sales surged 34 percent in the fourth quarter to wind up ahead 10 percent in the year. The brand finally benefited from timely winter weather while also finding success extending into non-winter styles.
Sequential Brands Posts Loss In Q4
Sequential Brands Group, the parent of And1, Avia and Gaiam, reported a loss of $2.2 million in the fourth quarter ended December 31. Adjusted for a change in accounting methods, sales were up 6.4 percent.

Three Sentenced In College Basketball Recruiting Scandal
Former Adidas executive James Gatto was sentenced to nine months in prison Tuesday for his role in the widespread college basketball recruiting scandal that has tainted two dozen schools. Co-defendants Merl Code, an Adidas consultant, and basketball middleman Christian Dawkins, each received six months.
Nike Set To Become First Major Sponsor Of Los Angeles 2028
Nike is close to completing a deal to become the the first major sponsor of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, according to the Sports Business Journal.

Kohl’s Seeing Share Gains In Active, Adding Nike Plus-Sizes
Kohl’s Corp said it continued to see strong momentum across its Active categories in the fourth quarter. The retailer also said that its test of expanded Active areas will be extended to 160 stores and Nike plus-size offerings will arrive this spring.
Bogs Revenues Jump 34 percent In Q4
Weyco Group Inc. reported wholesale revenues at Bogs jumped 34 percent in the fourth quarter. Overall sales were $89.6 million, an increase of 12 percent compared to fourth quarter 2017 net sales of $80.3 million.
Utah Cycle Shop Acquired By Robert DeMartini
Park City Bike Demos has been acquired by Robert DeMartini, the former CEO of New Balance who are recently appointed CEO of USA Cycling.

Skateboarding Legend Andy Macdonald Partners With Extract Labs
CBD manufacturer Extract Labs and professional skateboarder Andy Macdonald will be partnering in 2019 to spread knowledge about the benefits of CBD to the action sports community.
Belle Intl Hires Underwriters For IPO For Sportswear Unit
Belle International, the Chinese footwear retailer, has hired Bank of America Merrell Lynch to help prepare for a Hong Kong listing of its sportswear business this year, sources told Reuters.

Kohl’s Q4 Tops Wall Street’s Targets
Kohl’s Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue in the fourth quarter and provided an upbeat outlook for 2019. Earnings on an adjusted basis rose 17 percent on lower operating expenses and a 1 percent same-store gain.
Academy Sports To Open New Stores In Terrell and Frisco, Texas
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced that it will be opening new stores in Terrell, TX, and Frisco, TX, this year.
Rocky Brands Announces New Share Repurchase Program
Rocky Brands Inc. announced that its board of directors has approved a new share repurchase program of up to $7.5 million of the company’s outstanding common stock.

Four Questions: Matt Highby, President, Highby Outdoors
In early February, a number of former Cabela’s employees, led by Matt Highby, officially launched Highby Outdoors, an e-commerce site focusing on hunting and outdoor gear. SGB talked to Highby about what inspired the concept.