Finish Line Delivers 9 Percent Comp In Fiscal Year

JD Sports Fashion reported a rise in annual earnings and indicated Finish Line’s comps in the U.S. grew 9 percent. However, the UK’s largest sneaker chain cut its dividend and warned the coronavirus outbreak has constrained its short term progress.

Kathmandu Sees Strong Rip Curl Recovery As Stores Reopen

Kathmandu Holdings Limited reported that total Group sales for the 10 months ended May 31 were down 15.1 percent versus the prior-year comp period but retail store and online sales have “generally exceeded management expectations since stores began reopening.

University Of Denver Adding Women’s Triathlon As Varsity Sport

USA Triathlon, along with Karlton Creech, University of Denver Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations, announced that the University of Denver will add women’s triathlon to its varsity sport offerings. The school is the 37th in the nation, the second in Colorado and the ninth at the NCAA Division I level to add the sport.

NRF: Pandemic Recession Could Already Be Easing

The economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has officially been declared a recession, but National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said the key question is how long it will last.

AAFA Welcomes USMCA Implementation

American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) President and CEO Steve Lamar welcomed the implementation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ahead of its entry into force on July 1.

Genesco Names New Board Chair

Genesco Inc. announced that Mimi E. Vaughn, the company’s president and chief executive officer, has been named to the additional position of chair of the board of directors, effective July 1, 2020. Vaughn will succeed Robert J. Dennis, implementing the final step of a transition plan that began in 2018.

Macy’s Reports $3.58 Billion Quarterly Loss

Macy’s Inc., in line with a pre-announcement, reported a steep loss in the first quarter but said it expects sales to gradually improve over the remainder of the year as coronavirus lockdown orders ease. Said CEO Jeff Gennett. “We do not anticipate another full shutdown, but we are staying flexible and are prepared to address increases in cases on a regional level.”

PeopleForBikes President Announces Retirement

After 16 years at the helm of PeopleForBikes and four decades working in the bike industry, President Tim Blumenthal has announced his retirement. Jenn Dice, the organization’s COO, will become president and CEO on July 1.