Adidas Partners With Richmond Athletics

The University of Richmond athletics department and Adidas have announced a five-year strategic partnership. The deal includes a hybrid model featuring ASB Sports as direct vendor.

Lodging At Southeast Destinations Continuing Strong This Winter

Destinations in the Florida Panhandle along with resorts in coastal Georgia and South Carolina are tracking impressive results this winter season through the end of January, according to the most recent data released by DestiMetrics, a division of Inntopia, in its Monthly Market Briefing.

Authentic Brands Group’s Debt Ratings Outlook Upgraded

S&P Global Ratings revised its debt ratings outlook on Authentic Brands Group (ABG) to stable from negative due to stronger-than-expected third-quarter results ended Sept. 30, 2020. The rating agency also expects sustained improvements over the next year.

Hibbett Sports’ Q4 Comps Climb 22 Percent

Hibbett Sports Inc. provided preliminary unaudited financial results for its fourth quarter that showed comparable sales increased 21.9 percent, well above the previous guidance of an increase in the high-single digits to low-double digits.

Shimano’s Earnings Climb In 2020

Shimano reported net income increased 22.5 percent in 2020 as sales grew 4.1 percent. The Japanese-based sporting goods company said the year benefited from “interest in bicycles and fishing that can avoid closed, crowded and close-contact environment boosted demand.” 

Under Armour Posts Surprise Profit For Holiday Quarter

Under Armour Inc. reported sales were down 3 percent in the fourth quarter but both sales and earnings easily topped Wall Street targets. The company forecasted sales for the current year to climb in the high-single-digit percentage rate, reflecting a high-single-digit growth rate in North America and a high-teens growth rate in its international business.

Urban Outfitters’ Q4 Comps Drop 7 Percent

Urban Outfitters Inc. reported total company net sales for the three months ended January 31 decreased 6.9 percent over the same period last year to $1.09 billion. Comparable Retail segment net sales decreased 7 percent.