Emerald Expositions’ Darrell Denny Exits
Darrell Denny, EVP at Emerald Expositions who oversees Outdoor Retailer, is leaving the company, effective May 24.

Wolverine’s Q1 Sales Slowed By Weather, Conservative Re-Orders
Wolverine World Wide reported earnings topped guidance in the first quarter and four of its major brands – Merrell, Saucony, Cat and Wolverine – exceeded internal sales expectations. Overall sales came in below expectations due to a downturn in the boat shoe market and weak re-orders that particularly impacted Sperry.

Under Armour Opens New Omni Distribution House
Under Armour officially opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art Omni Distribution House (ODH). ODH is a 1.3 million square foot distribution and warehouse facility, located in Sparrows Point in Baltimore County, MD.
Golf Town Opens Pop-Up Stores In Kamloops And Lethbridge
Golf Town, based in Toronto, is opening two “pop-up” stores in key Western Canadian markets, Kamloops, BC, and Lethbridge, AB.,

Sequential Brands’ Active Portfolio Gains Further Traction In Q1
Sequential Brands Group Inc. reported first-quarter earnings on an adjusted basis came in below plan due to transition challenges of licensing agreements at its Fashion segment. The company’s Active brands, led by Gaiam, And1 and Avia, continue to see strong growth
Asics Returns To Growth In North America
Asics Corp. reported sales increased 4.2 percent in the first quarter in the North America region as the Performance Running category returned to positive growth.

Wolverine World Wide Tops Guidance In Q1
Wolverine World Wide reported earnings in the first quarter were down slightly on an adjusted basis but exceeded guidance as its top-five brands, including Merrell and Saucony, saw revenue arrive above plan during the quarter to offset some challenges at Sperry.
Saucony Promotes Joe Toth To VP Of U.S. Sales
Saucony, a division of Wolverine Worldwide, Inc., announced the promotion of Joe Toth to the position of vice president of U.S. sales.

Bogs’ Bounce Back Continues In Q1
Bogs, continuing on the recovery seen in 2018, saw revenues jump 23 percent in the first quarter. The gains were due primarily to higher sales to outdoor and online retailers.

Sequential Brands Posts Q1 Loss On Impairment Charge
Sequential Brands Group Inc., the parent of Avia, And1 and Gaiam, reported a steep loss in the first quarter due to an impairment charge related to the sale of the Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse brands. The company also noted that first-quarter results came in below expectations.
Brooks Running Extends Partnership With Marine Corps Marathon
Brooks Running Company and Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) have agreed to extend their relationship for another five years.
Crocs Shines In Q1
Crocs Inc. reported first-quarter earnings that handily topped Wall Street’s targets as sales topped expectations. Revenues benefited from its fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit DTC comp growth but growth accelerated overall with demand for Classic clogs in the Americas region exceeding supply.
Crocs’ Q1 Earnings Shows Significant Improvement
Crocs Inc. reported first-quarter earnings rose 52.6 percent on a better-than-expected 4.5 percent revenue gain and a sharp reduction in operating expenses.
RILA Criticizes Potential Move To Raise Tariffs
In a statement, RILA’s VP of international trade Hun Quach said that raising “tariffs on everyday goods will be a loser for middle-class families.” The statement came in response to President’s Trump threat to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.
NRF Responds To Administration’s Threat To Raise Tariffs
In a statement, NRF’s SVP of government relations, David French, said that a “sudden tariff increase with less than a week’s notice would severely disrupt U.S. businesses.” The statement was in response to President’s Trump threat to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.