Target’s Shares Tumble On Soft Holiday Outlook

Shares of Target fell $23.51, or 13.1 percent, to $155.47 Wednesday after the chain reported third-quarter profits plunged 52 percent and warned of a sluggish holiday, blaming inflationary pressures and a deteriorating economic outlook.

Fanatics Partners With UK’s Next

Fanatics and Next, the UK-based online retailer, entered into a long-term connected inventory partnership to broaden Fanatics’ officially-licensed sports merchandise assortment sold at Next.co.uk.

Planet Fitness Sets Three-Year Growth Target

During Planet Fitness’ first investor day, the company provided its three-year annual financial targets that call for annual growth in the low- to mid-teens in revenue, high-teens in adjusted EBITDA, and low- to mid-twenties in adjusted earnings per share.

3Step Sports Names CEO

3Step Sports, the youth sports club and event operator, hired Tania King as CEO. Founder David Geaslen moves into the chairman role.

Nike Sued By Odell Beckham, Jr.

NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. is suing Nike for refusing to pay him royalties and violating their contract, according to the Portland Business Journal.

Fila Sees Higher Sales But Lower Profits For 2022

Fila Holdings Corp.’s earnings were down in the third quarter on lower margins. Sales grew modestly as declines for the Fila brand, including a sharp drop in the U.S., were offset by healthy gains for Acushnet, the parent of Titleist and Footjoy. Fila raised its sales outlook for the year but lowered its earnings guidance.