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Adidas Again Raises FY Outlook on Q2 Momentum
Adidas AG raised its full-year forecast for a fourth time this year after delivering healthy double-digit growth in its second quarter and benefiting from a special payment to bring an early close to its sponsorship deal with England’s Chelsea soccer club.
Lafuma Group Sees Tough Sledding Ahead After Strong 1H
Sales of Lafuma Group’s Millet, Eider and Lafuma mountain sports products grew 11.0 percent in the first half despite Europe’s warm winter, which will make for tough sledding in the back half.
Puma Gets Boost From Euro Cup in Q2
Puma SE delivered another round of robust results in the second quarter, gaining a boost from a solid performance of its teams at the UEFA Euro 2016 as well as traction gained around its women’s initiatives, led by Rihanna. For the fourth straight quarter, however, the sizeable gains weren’t enough for the company to raise […]
VF Corporation Cuts Forecast as Retailers Dial Back
VF Corporation lowered the full-year outlook for its flagship Outdoor & Action Sports Coalition amid very conservative ordering by U.S. retailers.
Aisle Talk, Week of July 18
A quick hit of the industry’s movers and shakers this week — hires, promotions, recognitions and new locations.
Can a New EMS and Bob’s Survive Under Old Management?
Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob’s Stores exited bankruptcy reorganization July 19 under a new entity called Eastern Outfitters LLC, but its ownership and leadership pretty much remain the same.
ICSC: Back-to-School Sales Set for Smart Uptick
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) said its annual back-to-school survey predicts a robust BTS-selling season this year.
By The Numbers, Week of July 11
A quick hit of the figures and facts coming out of the industry this week.
Amazon Kills It On Second Prime Day
Marking its biggest sales day ever, Amazon Inc. said customer orders taken during second annual Prime Day, July 12, surpassed Prime Day 2015 by more than 60 percent worldwide. Sales vaulted more than 50 percent in the U.S.
At Friedrichshafen 2016, Europeans See Uptick in Sales With a Few Uncertainties
While last season’s weak early winter (in Europe and in North America) and plenty of talk surrounding Brexit added some uncertainties for the outdoor industry across the pond, the general mood was optimistic.
UBS Global Survey Finds U.S. Athletic Slowdown Fears “Overblown”
A new consumer survey from UBS finds concerns about slowing athletic market growth in the U.S. are “overblown.”.
Sports Authority Strikes Deal with Lenders to Avoid All-Out Liquidation
Sports Authority negotiated a deal with lenders that will allow its liquidation sale process to continue. According to bankruptcy court documents, going-out-of-business (GOB) sales would have ended Friday without the agreement.
Why Was Canadian Tire’s CEO Ousted?
In a shocker, Canadian Tire, the parent of Sports Chek and one of the largest retailers in Canada, ousted its CEO, Michael Medline, less than two years on the job.
Play It Again Sports Parent Sees Q2 Income Expand
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income rose 13.7 percent for the quarter ended June 25, to $5.4 million, or $1.25 per share.
