According to data from SSI Data, the internet delivered 16.5 percent of active lifestyle product sales generated in the calendar second quarter of 2017, up from 15.8 percent in Q2 2016.
Category: Footwear

Bon-Ton Sales Fall in Q2 Despite Double-Digit Omni-Channel Gains
Comparable store sales decreased 6.1 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2017

Stage Stores Raises Guidance Despite Q2 Loss And Weak Comps
The retailer saw sequential improvement during the quarter that culminated with comparable sales turning positive in July

Walmart Q2 Sales Beat Estimates As Online Business Jumps 67 Percent
The biggest lift came from organic growth at Walmart.com, which posted 60 percent sales growth in the quarter

The Buckle Sees Q2 Comps Sink 7.7 Percent
Net sales decrease 7.8 percent to $195.7 million with online sales decreasing 4.5 percent

Steinmart Posts Q2 Loss on Weaker Margins, Comps Decline
Gross margins fell 720 basis points to 20.8 percent of sales in fiscal Q2 and resulted in a diluted loss per share of 28 cents compared to diluted earnings per share of 6 cents in Q2 2016

Urban Outfitters Shares Surge After Besting Q2 Earnings Estimates
Comparable Retail segment net sales, which include the comparable direct-to-consumer channel, decreased 4.9 percent

Target Beats Fiscal Q2 Estimates; Ups Outlook
Second quarter sales increased 1.6 percent to $16.4 billion, reflecting a 1.3 percent comp-store sales increase.

Wolverine Worldwide Taps Timberland Vet as Asia Pacific Chief
Stewart Whitney has been appointed Vice President and Managing Director – Asia Pacific for Wolverine Worldwide

Crocs, Inc. Vows to Appeal U.S. Patent Office Clog Design Ruling
The USPTO found the patent issued to Crocs in 2006, which covers the design of its Classic Clog, to be invalid for technical reasons

Timberland Marks 25 Years Of Employee Volunteer Program
The outdoor lifestyle brand will lead service initiatives throughout August, September and October while also encouraging consumers to find volunteer opportunities in their communities through VolunteerMatch.org.

TJX Beats Fiscal Q2 Estimates, Raises Annual Outlook
Net sales for the second quarter of Fiscal 2018 increased 6 percent to $8.4 billion and consolidated comparable store sales increased 3 percent on top of last year’s 4 percent increase.

Cherokee Global Brands Adds New Financial Reporting Director
Cherokee, Inc. has appointed Kimberly Doyle as director of financial reporting and internal controls. In this role, Doyle will be responsible for leading the European-based finance team in Amsterdam. Commenting on the appointment, Jason Boling, chief financial officer of Cherokee Global Brands said, “Kimberly’s extensive experience in finance, accounting and internal controls with multi-national organizations […]

Sportsman’s Warehouse Opens Ninth California Location
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Stockton, CA.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Sees Flat Q2 Comps; Shares Fall On Ugly Outlook
Consolidated same-store sales are currently expected to decline in the low single digits in the third quarter