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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 […]
Wolverine World Wide’s Q2 Encourages Investors
Wolverine World Wide Inc.’s stock surged Tuesday after it reported second quarter results and said it is nearly ready to sell underperforming brands.
Oil Patch Region Business Hampers Boot Barn
Boot Barn Inc. reported earnings plunged 72.5 percent in its fiscal first quarter ended June 25, to $624,000, or 2 cents a share. While same-store sales improved, the retailer continued to be impacted by softness in regions impacted by low oil and commodities prices.
Shimano Corp. Slashes 2015 Guidance
Shimano Corp. expects sales to fall twice as fast this year than it did three months ago due to a global oversupply of bicycles.
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.
Skechers Q2 Bogged Down by Domestic Sales Weakness
Strong double-digit growth from its international business and company-owned retail channel couldn’t offset a myriad of financial and logistical challenges in the second quarter for Skechers USA.
Aisle Talk, Week of July 18
A quick hit of the industry’s movers and shakers this week — hires, promotions, recognitions and new locations.
SSI Data: Sport Footwear Sales Jump in June
Despite some pricing pressures from retail bankruptcies and liquidations in the market, SSI Data’s latest retail point-of-sale figures for the fiscal month of June showed Sport Footwear sales rising 12.9 percent in dollars and by 19.9 percent in units.
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.
SGB Aisle Talk, Week of July 11
An overview of the top news that came out 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.