Prior to joining Superfeet, Chuck Sanson worked with Pearl Izumi USA for fifteen years, most recently as director of run.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Dick’s Q1 Hits Higher End Of Guidance
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. reported first-quarter earnings that arrived at the higher end of guidance, although same-store sales fell short. The retailer will also take a charge of $7 million in the second quarter related to the elimination of positions, primarily at the company’s store support center.
Yue Yuen’s Q1 Revenues Climb 3.6 Percent
Net profits grew 30.6 percent on a 3.6 percent revenue gain.
Jordan Brand Signs Chinese Basketball Star
In conjunction with Jordan Brand’s 20th anniversary of entering Greater China, the brand has signed its first Chinese basketball player, Guo Ailun.
Nike Signs Soccer Phenom Mallory Pugh
Pugh, 19, has also stated she will sign with the Washington Spirit in the NWSL.
Asics Renews Sponsorship Of Italian Athletics Federation
As part of the five-year deal, the brand will continue to supply all competition wear at all major international competitions.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Fixes $23 Million Accounting Error
Dick’s said it should have recorded non-cash impairment and store closing charges of $32.8 million in the fourth quarter. Instead, charges of only $9.4 million were recorded on the line item in its initial report.
Mizuno’s FY17 Results Pulled Down By Americas Weakness
The Americas region showed a loss of ¥2.54 billion ($22.4 million) as sales on a currency-neutral basis dropped 16 percent.
Aisle Talk, Week Of May 8
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Acushnet Sees Golf Market Improving
Said Wally Uihlein, Acushnet president and CEO, “So far in 2017, the global golf industry is in a good place. While the first few months of industry sell-in are always affected by items like weather patterns and retail trends, the outlook continues to be promising as the golf season gets underway around the world.”
Sport Chek Stung By Weather Woes In Q1
Winter jackets and winter boots categories declined due to the arrival of warm weather in January but athletic, hockey, accessories, licensing and ski/snowboard all showed gains.
Under Armour Off To Stellar Start At Kohl’s
Under Armour exceeded “a very aggressive launch” sales plan at Kohl’s with strong results across all categories, including men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, as well as footwear, said Kevin Mansell, the retailer’s CEO.
Acushnet’s Q1 Earnings See Slight Decline
Wally Uihlein, Acushnet, president and CEO, said, “So far in 2017, the global golf industry is in a good place. While the first few months of industry sell-in are always affected by items like weather patterns and retail trends, the outlook continues to be promising as the golf season gets underway around the world.”
Fleet Feet Syracuse Triathlon Coach Passes Away
According to an obit on Syracuse.com, “Despite his accomplished running career, Brendan may best be remembered for the support he provided to so many people of all ages and speeds – words of encouragement chalked on racecourses, and pre-race pep-talks laced with wit.”
Hayter Comm Acquired By Seattle’s Williams-Helde
Hayter Communications, an active lifestyle public relations agency, was acquired by Williams-Helde, a Seattle-based marketing communications firm.
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