Genesco Inc. lifted its full-year outlook after reporting a surprise profit in the second quarter. Same-store sales also came out ahead of expectations, led by a 4 percent gain by Journeys Group. Bob Dennis, CEO, said, “We delivered second quarter consolidated results that exceeded expectations across the board.”
Category: Footwear
Vans Launches Shoe Customization Contest
Vans announced the launch of Global Custom Culture, an interactive shoe customization contest. The competition will award three winners from North America, Asia Pacific and Europe a $25,000 grand prize and have their shoes produced and sold by Vans.
Timberland Commits To Plant 50 Million Trees Over Next Five Years
Timberland announced a new commitment to plant 50 million trees around the world by 2025 as part of its pursuit of a greener future
Zumiez Blasts Past Q2 Guidance
Zumiez Inc. reported second-quarter earnings doubled and came in well above guidance. Comps rose a better-than-expected 3.6 percent in the quarter and ran up 7.1 percent in August.
Neiman Marcus Appoints President And Chief Merchandising Officer
Neiman Marcus Group announced the appointment of Lana Todorovich to president and chief merchandising officer.
Under Armour Appoints Stephanie Pugliese As President, North America
Under Armour Inc. announced the appointment of Stephanie Pugliese, former CEO of Duluth Trading Company, as president, North America.
AAFA President To Step Down
The American Apparel & Footwear Association announced that Rick Helfenbein will step down from his role as president and CEO on December 31, 2019. Current Executive Vice President Stephen Lamar will become the association’s president and CEO on January 1, 2020.
Columbia Sportswear Executive Joins Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Board
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), a leading patient advocacy organization, announced that Columbia Sportswear executive Lisa Kulok has joined its national board of directors.
Oracle To Add More Than 25 New Pro Tennis Tournaments In U.S.
Oracle announced the creation of the Oracle Pro Series, a schedule of more than 25 new ATP, WTA and ITF World Tennis Tour professional tournaments to be held across the United States over the course of 2019 and 2020. The Oracle Pro Series will create more than 40 percent new playing opportunities in the United States for tennis professionals.
Farm to Feet Appoints Sales Teams In Mid-Atlantic And Southwest
Farm to Feet, the makers of socks, announced that the brand will be represented by DIY Outdoors in the Mid-Atlantic territory and the Sespe Group in the Southwest.
Austin Marathon Announces Under Armour’s Return As Presenting Sponsor
High Five Events announced Under Armour Inc. has returned as the presenting sponsor of the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon for the third year in a row.
Fila North America Announces Two Key Leadership Promotions
Fila North America appointed Danny Lieberman as executive vice president, apparel and Gary Wakley as executive vice president, footwear.
Li Ning Appoints Former Uniqlo Executive As Joint CEO
Li Ning hired Uniqlo’s Kosaka Takeshi as its joint chief executive officer.
Kohl’s Announces 2025 Sustainability Goals
Kohl’s announced sustainability goals with a focus on three key areas: climate action, waste and recycling, and sustainable sourcing.
Fleet Feet Sues Nike Over ‘Sport Changes Everything’ Slogan
Fleet Feet Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Nike Inc. over Nike’s use of phrases such as “Change Everything” and “Running Changes Everything” in advertising.
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