Vibram announced plans to launch a new Vibram Boston Consumer Experience Center located in Boston on Commonwealth Avenue.
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REI Co-Op Honors Arbor Collective As Top Vendor Partner Of 2018
During the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show, REI recognized vendor partners who have made a significant impact to the co-op’s mission to awaken a lifelong love of the outdoors in everyone with its Vendor Partner of the Year awards.
Tilly’s Declares Special Dividend
Tilly’s Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share.
Stage Stores Addresses NYSE Listing Standards
Stage Stores Inc. announced that it received notification from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 28, 2019 that the company is no longer in compliance with the NYSE continued listing criteria.
Adidas Announces Multi-Year Partnership With Football Coach Dr. Jen Welter
Adidas announced a multi-year partnership with Dr. Jen Welter, the first female NFL coach and newly named Defensive Specialist Coach for the Atlanta Legends in the Alliance of American Football (AAF).
Ugg Powers Deckers Brands To Blowout Holiday Quarter
Tightened segmentation, success reaching men’s, and early cold weather in the U.S. helped drive robust sales for Ugg to help Deckers Brands handily exceed guidance in its holiday quarter. Hoka One One also remained on fire with sales now expected to reach $220 million in its fiscal year.
Aisle Talk Week Of January 28
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Moody’e lowering its debt ratings on Academy Sports.
Wolverine Worldwide Makes Investment In Thrive Outside
Wolverine Worldwide is investing $300,000 in the Outdoor Foundation, the charitable arm of Outdoor Industry Association, to support the Thrive Outside Communities program, designed to help young people’s social, emotional and academic development through outdoor experiences.
Alterra Mountain Company And The North Face Announce 5-Year Alliance
Alterra Mountain Company and The North Face have signed a 5-year retail, uniform and sponsorship agreement, making The North Face the official winter uniform outerwear partner of select Alterra Mountain Company destinations.
Deckers Brands Hikes Outlook On Robust Wholesale Growth
Deckers Brands Inc. sharply raised its earnings guidance for its fiscal year after reporting earnings in the third quarter December 31 easily topped guidance. The gains were led by a 12.5 percent climb in wholesale revenue. Ugg’s sales grew 3.6 percent while Hoka One One’s revenues jumped 79.2 percent.
Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Bicycle Retailer From Emerald Expositions
Pocket Outdoor Media, best known for publishing VeloNews, has acquired Bicycle Retailer & Industry News from Emerald Expositions. As part of the transaction, Bicycle Retailer & Industry News will no longer be published by the National Bicycle Dealers Association.
Golf Rounds Played Declines 4.8 Percent For 2018
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S dropped 7.7 percent in December year-over-year while ending up down 4.8 percent for the year.
Neiman Marcus’ Chief Merchandising Officer To Resign
Jim Gold, president and chief merchandising officer of Neiman Marcus Group, will resign from his position, effective March 15.
Timberland Names Chris McGrath Vice President, Global Footwear Design
Timberland announced that industry veteran Chris McGrath has been named vice president, global footwear design. In this role, McGrath will lead the brand’s footwear design strategy across men’s, women’s and kids’, working closely with recently-appointed creative director Christopher Raeburn.
Descente’s Profits Slide In Nine Months
Descente Ltd. reported net earnings slid 26.2 percent in the nine months through December 31 as sales increased 2.0 percent.
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