Zalando SE, a German fashion e-tailer that sells dozens of athletic and outdoor brands across Europe, reported preliminary figures show sales growth accelerated and margins fell in the second quarter…
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Thule Reports Strong Second Quarter Growth
Thule Group reported its sales increased 20.0 percent to SEK 1.70 billion, or about $202 million, up 6.4 percent in currency-neutral terms…
Case Logic’s Q2 Woes Obscure Thule’s Solid Growth in North America
Thule Group surpassed all its financial targets in the second quarter although continuing declines at its U.S.-based Case Logic business more than offset growth of its core sports and outdoor businesses in the Americas…
NRF Lowers 2015 Forecast
The National Retail Federation lowered its retail sales forecast for 2015 because of unexpected slow growth recorded during the first half of the year, similar to the industry’s experience in 2014…
Wolverine Worldwide Q2 Tops Expectations
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. reported second-quarter earnings slid 12.9 percent on an adjusted basis but easily came ahead of Wall Street's consensus target. On a currency-neutral basis, the company saw mid-single digit revenue growth…
Avex Fills Two New Manager Positions
Avex, a leading reusable water bottle brand for outdoor adventurers, expands its team with the hire of Colleen Nipkow to Marketing and Communications Manager and Allaina Jeffreys to Creative Manager…
Wolverine Lowers 2014 Guidance Despite Above-Plan Q2
Wolverine Worldwide reported second-quarter earnings declined on a modest revenue gain but results exceeded internal forecasts, helped by double-digit growth for Keds, Chaco, Saucony Cat and the flagship Wolverine Brand…
Under Armour Partners with USA Boxing
Under Armour has been named the official performance partner of USA Boxing and will provide athletes at all levels of competition with head-to-toe apparel and footwear…
Pearl Izumi Expands USA Pro Challenge Partnership
Pearl Izumi expanded its agreement as the year-round official merchandise retail partner for the USA Pro Challenge…
Amer Sports Sells Off Bonfire and Nikita to Singapore Company
Singapore investment group CRN has acquired Nikita and Bonfire from Finnish parent company Amer Sports. Pretty Great LLC, a newly formed company based out of Portland, OR, will assume full creative control…
Descente to Outfit Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Descente North America has been named the official clothing sponsor of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club (WMSC) for the next three years…
Report: SEC Investigating U.S. Firms Ties to FIFA
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating possible bribery law violations by companies with links to FIFA or other soccer entities, including possibly Nike, Reuters reported…
MEC to Open Sixth Location in British Columbia in Spring 2016
MEC will open a 20,000-square-foot location in Kelowna, the largest city in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, next spring…
Lids Foundation Selects 2015 National Partner
Lids Foundation announced its 2015 National Partner to be Our Military Kids, Inc., a non-profit organization recognizing and supporting military families across the country. A check of $200,000…
Bass Pro Partners with NRA on In-Store Event
Bass Pro Shops stores across the country are teaming up with the National Rifle Association (NRA) to host NRA Freedom Days July 20 – August 2, 2015. The event will feature firearms seminars, giveaways…
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