Adidas Partners With Coahoma Community College
Adidas has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, MS.
Flojos Appoints Jeff Booth As Director Of Sales
Flojos on Thursday announced that Jeff Booth has been appointed director of sales at the footwear company. Booth, a former Top 5 surfer on the World Tour, has made a career in the action sports industry working for major market leading brands such as Sanuk, Billabong, Quiksilver and Oakley.
Sportsman’s Warehouse’s Q2 Slightly Tops Guidance
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings reported adjusted earnings in the second quarter ended August 4 rose 18.2 percent, thanks to 6.2 percent top-line growth and reduced debt and tax expenses. Earnings were a penny above expectations while sales were at the top-end of guidance.
Under Armour’s Collaboration with “The Rock” Tops List Of Best-Matched Celebrity Endorsements
Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson’s endorsement deal with Under Armour earned top ranking among best-matched celebrity-brand partnerships in the fashion and retail sectors, according to a study from Spotted. Also ranking high was Crocs’ partnership with Drew Barrymore, Under Armour and Steph Curry, Reebok and Gal Gadot, Adidas and Lionel Messi, Asics and Novak Djokovic and Marmot and Nick Offerman.
AAFA Again Urges Swift Resolution To Tariff Dispute
At the public hearings being held this week in Washington, D.C. over the latest round of proposed tariffs, the The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) reiterated the association’s call for a swift resolution and warned any additional tariffs would harm U.S. workers, companies, consumers and communities.
Nike Closes Stores In South Africa After Backlash Over Racist Video
Several Nike stores in South Africa have been closed after the online circulation of a video featuring an employee’s husband making racist remarks, according to a report from Reuters.
Foot Locker Launches New ‘Discover Your Air’ Campaign Featuring Exclusive Nike Air Sneakers
Foot Locker announced the launch of the new “Discover Your Air,” campaign which will serve as the creative platform for all Nike Air product and related content at Foot Locker.
The Storyteller: Joe Prebich Outlines Vision For Mammut North America
Joe Prebich, who was appointed CEO and managing director of Mammut North America in April, spoke with SGB at length about the company’s ambitious plans to grow the 156-year-old, Switzerland-based apparel and gear brand’s presence on this side of the Atlantic.
Urban Outfitters Boosted By Macro Fashion Shift
Riding a strong fashion cycle, Urban Outfitters Inc. reported second-quarter profits rose 85.9 percent to $92.8 million, or 84 cents a share exceeding Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 77 cents. Company officials said a changing fashion silhouette is encouraging consumers to replace their wardrobe closets.
Urban Outfitters’ Profits Soar In Q2
Boosted by a 13 percent hike in comparable store sales, Urban Outfitters Inc. reported second-quarter profits rose 85.9 percent to $92.8 million, or 84 cents a share, exceeding Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 77 cents.
REI Co-Op Extends Used Gear Digital Platform
REI Co-op is reaffirming the company’s commitment to sustainable, affordable pre-loved gear for customers, with a refreshed used gear website featuring new brands and more product categories available for purchase and a series of member-to-member gear swaps and a team of employees dedicated to getting lightly used products in the hands of more customers.
Gander Outdoors Sets Grand Opening In Plattsburgh, NY
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is now open in Plattsburgh, NY. A grand opening event is planned for Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 60 Smithfield Boulevard. The 43,000-square-foot location is one of five facilities in the state.
Ortholite Hires Marty Greenwald As Global Sales Director
OrthoLite announced the hire of Marty Greenwald as global sales director. This new position will further expand OrthoLite’s reach geographically while providing additional support to both brand partners and the entire OrthoLite sales organization in the United States, Asia, Europe, South America and beyond.
TJX Cos. Finding Off-Price Formula Appealing To Youth
Finding younger consumers being drawn to the company’s deal-driven, treasure hunt experience, TJX Cos. raised the company’s full-year forecast after reporting second-quarter results that handily topped Wall Street’s targets.
Nike, Adidas & Under Armour All Deliver For Kohl’s In Q2
Kohl’s Corp.’s trusty trio of active brands—Nike, Adidas and Under Armour—delivered solid sales in the second quarter, helping the department store top analysts’ earnings and revenue estimates as the company also raised guidance for fiscal 2018.
