Tilly’s Inc. reported its best first quarter of any quarter since becoming a public company in May 2012. Sales grew 111.1 percent in the quarter year-over-year and gained 21.9 percent on a two-year basis.
Category: Footwear

Zumiez Posts Record Fiscal 2021 First Quarter Results
Zumiez Inc. reported a profit in the first quarter that significantly exceeded Wall Street’s estimates as sales doubled.

The Buckle Announces Planned Retirement Of SVP Of Men’s Merchandising
The Buckle Inc. announced that Robert M. Carlberg, senior vice president of men’s merchandising, would retire from his position with the company at the end of the current fiscal year.

New FDRA Chairman And Leadership Team Take Office
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) announced that Cliff Sifford, vice chairman and CEO at Shoe Carnival, had been selected to serve as its chairman.
Ironton High School Signs Partnership With Nike
Ironton High School in Pennsylvania established a new athletic partnership with Nike and BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands.

Authentic Brands Group Completes Acquisition Of Eddie Bauer
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), and SPARC Group (SPARC) completed the acquisition of Eddie Bauer.

Hibbett Announces Expansion Of Stock Repurchase Authorization
Hibbett Sports Inc. announced an expansion of its 2015 Stock Repurchase Program.

Puma To Sponsor Boston 10K For Women
Puma has signed on as the official footwear and apparel partner of the Boston 10K for Women, presented by REI.

Hoka One One Strengthens Marketing Team With New Hires
Hoka One One hired Norma Delaney as vice president, global brand marketing and Erika Gabrielli as senior director, Hoka global integrated marketing.

Amazon’s Prime Day To Be Held June 21-22
Amazon said its Prime Day sales event will be held June 21 and 22.

York Athletics Makes Hires, Adds Board Members
York Athletics Mfg. named Travis York as executive chairman, and added Curtis Charles, CEO, FFB Collaboration and previously SVP North America, Puma, to its Board of Directors. The D2C footwear brand also hired Greg Segel as VP, eCommerce and Greg Cordeiro as head of footwear design & development.

Moncler Appoints Chief Brand Officer
Moncler announced the appointment of Gino Fisanotti in the newly created position of Moncler chief brand officer, effective June 7. Most recently, he served as Nike’s first brand creative officer.

Hibbett Sports To Open Stores In Richmond And Tallahassee
Hibbett Sports plans to open a Hibbett Sports location in Richmond, VA and City Gear in Tallahassee, FL.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening Of Seven Stores
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced the grand opening of seven new locations, including its second Dick’s House of Sport in Knoxville, TN on June 4, one relocated Dick’s Sporting Goods, two newly redesigned Golf Galaxy locations and three Warehouse Sale locations.

Cole Haan Appoints Chief Digital Officer
Cole Haan Inc. appointed Stephen J. Henderson as chief digital officer. He joins the footwear brand from Caleres Inc., where he was senior vice president of marketing and e-commerce.