Christy Sports Expands Rocky Mountain Reach
Randy England, director of marketing at Christy Sports, told SGB, ”BD allowed us the opportunity to expand our footprint in Telluride and venture into a new market, Taos. They are a respected fixture in specialty ski retail with an outstanding reputation for customer service, like Christy Sports.”
Aisle Talk, Week Of November 6
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Gander Mountain’s Return Now Set For 2018
Camping World has delayed the opening of its first Gander Outdoors locations until the first quarter but still expects to open 55 to 65 in 2018. Along with Overton’s, TheHouse.com, and Uncle Dan’s, Camping World expects its acquired outdoor lifestyle businesses to drive “north of $300 million” in revenues by 2019.
Mizuno’s Americas Sales Decline 7 Percent In Q2
Mizuno Corp’s sales declined 7.4 percent in the second quarter ended September 30 in the Americas region, improving from a 10.0 percent drop seen in the first six months of the year.
J. C. Penney’s Comps Improve 1.7 Percent In Q3
J. C. Penney Company Inc. reported net sales decreased 1.8 percent to $2.81 billion in the third quarter compared to $2.86 billion in the same period last year, primarily the result of the 139 stores closed this year
Deckers Brands Mails Letter To Stockholders Reinforcing Board’s Confidence In Transformation Strategy
Deckers Brands announced that its Board of Directors is sending a letter to stockholders highlighting the Board’s confidence in its transformation strategy, which is further emphasized by the recently announced $400 million stock repurchase authority.
Mizuno’s Profits Bounce Back In Six Months
Mizuno Corp. reported strong profit improvement in the six months through September 30 despite a modest sales decline. The Americas sharply reduced its loss despite high inventories in the marketplace that pressured sales.
Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk Raises More Than $1.8 Million
The Skechers Foundation announced that its 9th annual 2017 Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk raised more than $1.8 million for children with special needs and education, exceeding its $1.6 million goal.
Finish Line To Unveil Updated Store Design At Los Angeles Flagship Store
The updated retail space features a fresh design concept that highlights key product offerings from brand partners and new digital display integrations.
Sequential Brands Logs Loss On Impairment Charge
Sequential Brands reported a loss of $24.2 million, or 38 cents a share, in the third quarter, after taking an impairment charges of $36.5 million to write-down the value of the trademarks of five of non-core brands: Revo, Nevados, Caribbean Joe, Franklin Mint, and FUL. And1, Avia and Gaiam all performed well during the quarter.
Sequential Brands Posts Loss On Write-Offs
Included in the net loss for the third quarter were non-cash impairment charges of $36.5 million for indefinite-lived intangible assets related to the trademarks of five of the company’s non-core brands.
Nordstrom Reduces Outlook On Hurricanes Impact
Nordstrom, Inc. lowered its guidance for the year due to the impact of hurricanes during the third quarter. The estimated reduction in earnings from several hurricanes affecting stores in Puerto Rico, Florida, and Texas was approximately 4 cents a share in the quarter. Total company net sales increased 2.0 percent and comparable sales decreased 0.9 […]
Former Adidas Official Indicted In College Bribery Scandal
A federal grand jury in New York handed down an indictment against former Adidas executive Jim Gatto after accusing him of conspiring to funnel money to the families of two University of Louisville basketball recruits as part of a federal probe into college basketball recruiting.
Macy’s Q3 Earnings Improve
Macy’s Inc. reported third quarter 2017 earnings per diluted share of 12 cents, or 23 cents per share excluding restructuring and other costs and non-cash retirement plan settlement charges. This compares with 5 cents per share in the third quarter of 2016, or 17 cents excluding non-cash retirement plan settlement charges.
Kohl’s Earnings Slide In Q3
Kohl’s Corporation reported earnings fell 20 percent in the third quarter while same-store sales inched up 0.1 percent.
