Big 5 Sporting Goods released upbeat preliminary results for the fiscal second quarter ended June 28. The company said it expects earnings per share of 52 cents to 54 cents for the quarter, including a benefit of 15 cents related to rent abatements and litigation recovery, compared with breakeven EPS a year ago. (Read More)
RVCA has appointed Northwest Road Reps to represent the Pacific Northwest. (Read More)
The Sea Otter Classic's 2020 event, which had been rescheduled for October 1 to 4, will be canceled, according to the event's organizers. The Bicycle Leadership Conference, traditionally held prior to the Sea Otter Classic, has also has been canceled. (Read More)
Costco Wholesale Corp. said its June sales rose 11 percent to $16.2 billion, from $14.6 billion in June 2019. Same-store sales rose 12 percent, including an 11 percent increase in U.S. same-store sales. (Read More)
Helen of Troy Ltd. reported sales in its Housewares segment, which includes Hydro Flask and OXO, were down 3 percent in the first quarter ended May 31, to $140.6 million primarily due to the temporary closure of key domestic brick & mortar customers due to COVID-19 and a decrease in international sales. (Read More)
The Adventure Travel Trade Association has released findings from its Second Adventure Business Impact Monitor Survey: COVID-19. (Read More)
Two former Spenco Medical Corporation executives purchased the footwear assets of the company to offer the full line of Spenco Footwear through a new entity, Waco Shoe Company. (Read More)
In a letter to the National Governors Association this week, RILA (Retail Industry Leaders Association) asked governors to require face masks when in public or while shopping. Fewer than half of U.S. states require masks in public places, according to the RILA. (Read More)
Shimano announced the passing of chairman emeritus and former chairman Yoshizo Shimano. Yoshizo died of chronic heart failure at the age of 85 on July 3, 2020. (Read More)
L.L.Bean announced the expansion of the brand in Canada, with three new L.L.Bean stores scheduled to open in Ontario by the end of 2020. (Read More)
