Wolverine Worldwide’s Transformation Plan Paying Dividends

Most of Wolverine Worldwide’s brands exceeded revenue expectations for the quarter while also over-delivering on operating profit goals.Among key brands, Merrell’s grew just over mid-single digits, Chaco ahead mid-teens, Saucy up slightly, Wolverine ahead double digits. Sperry was down mid-single digits.

Iconix Brand Group Lowers Full Year Outlook

Iconix Brand Group reported second-quarter revenue excluding divested brands was down 7 percent, an improvement from the first quarter. But the company reduced its guidance for the year due to the timing of certain new initiatives, the transition of certain licensees, and the deconsolidation of the Southeast Asia joint venture

Wolverine Worldwide Lifts Guidance On Above-Plan Q2

Wolverine Worldwide raised its guidance for the year after reporting second-quarter results that topped Wall Street’s targets. Benefiting from its transformation initiatives, most brands exceeded revenue expectations for the quarter while also over-delivering on operating profit goals.

The Running Event Returns To Austin

The Running Event (TRE), the running specialty conference and trade show, returns to Austin in late November and will feature a keynote presentation by Walter Robb, former Whole Foods CEO.