Nike Fights Off FX Headwinds to Deliver Robust Q2
With a 15 percent revenue gain and 120-basis point improvement in gross margins, Nike Inc. chalked up yet another impressive quarterly performance. Earnings rose 22.7 percent to $655 million, 74 cents a share, exceeding Wall Street’s consensus estim
November Data Suggest Rockies Resorts Will See Big Gains This Winter
Occupancy and revenue figures for the 2014-15 ski and snowboard season continued their upward trajectory at 19 mountain resorts in six western states last month, although the outlook was much rosier for the Rockies than the Far West, according to Denver-b
Amazon Prime Launches 1-Hour Delivery Service in Manhattann
Amazon.com, Inc. launched Prime Now in select areas of Manhattan in New York City Thursday. The service offers Amazon Prime members free two-hour delivery on tens of thousands of daily essentials through a mobile app. One-hour delivery is available for $7
Finish Line Lowers FY Guidance on Q3 Shortfall
The Finish Line, Inc. lowered its guidance for the year as margin pressure led it to miss third-quarter earnings forecasts. Excluding non-recurring items, the company showed a loss of 2 cents a share in the quarter ended Nov. 29, far short of Wall Street&
Asics Opens Times Square Store
Asics America has opened the doors on its newest retail store in the heart of Times Square. Located on 42nd Street between 6th and 7th Avenue, the Times Square location, with more than 4,000 square feet, is the second Asics storefront in New York City as
Hard Core Brands Hires Stone Road Media
Hard Core Brands, manufacturer of decoys, apparel, and accessories for the die-hard waterfowler has tapped Stone Road Media to expand its brand and products' online presence using inbound marketing strategies…
Wac’Em Archery Launches New Website
Wac'Em Archery Products LLC announces the launch of its new website, Wacemarchery.com…
Shooting Industry Panel Predicts 2015 Demand
What will demand in the firearm and shooting look like in 2015 and beyond?…
Retail Execs Project Holiday Return Fraud Level
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) techniques and processes put in place to thwart criminal activity around retailers’ return policies continue to be put to the test, and with steadily improving retail sales, even more is on the line
Johnson Outdoors Appoints Watercraft Pro-Staffer
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced that Joel Abrahamsson has joined Johnson Outdoors Watercraft as a Pro-Staffer…
Moon Shine Camo Partners with Northwest Seat Covers
Moon Shine, LP, designer of Moon Shine Camo, announces their partnership with Northwest Seat Covers (NW)…
AFFTA Adds Two New Board Members
Two newcomers have joined the board of the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA)…
Brown Shoe Amends Credit Agreement
Brown Shoe Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement, which extends its senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility to December 2019…
Sole Society Announces Partnership With Aldo Product Services
Sole Society announced Aldo Product Services (APS) will become their primary footwear and handbag supplier. The footwear and handbags will be available at SoleSociety.com, select Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com starting fall 2015…
Carol M. White Physical Education Program Grants (PEP) Funded for 2015
Pioneered by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP), a legislative priority for SFIA over the years, received $47 million in funding for fiscal year 2015. PEP grants are multi-year grants for
