Boot Barn Acquires Four-Store Boot Chain In Texas
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. completed a transaction to acquire the four-store operations of Wood’s Boots, Inc., a family-owned retailer based in Midland and Odessa, TX. The retailers also provided an update on the impact on hurricane damage.
JD Sports First-Half Profits Climb
Boosted by a stellar performance from its Sports Fashion segment and a positive contribution from the recently-acquired Go Outdoors, JD Sports Fashion PLC reported profits before taxes climbed 32.7 percent in the first half ended July 29, to £102.7 million ($136.3 mm).
L.L.Bean To Open its Third Illinois Store In 2018
L.L.Bean continues its national retail expansion with the opening of its third Illinois store, scheduled to open the fall of 2018.
Dick’s Pledges More Than $5.5 Million Towards Hurricane Relief Efforts
Dick’s Sporting Goods, along with The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation, announced a $5.5 million commitment to support communities impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
JD Sports Profits Jump In First Half
JD Sports Fashion PLC reported profits before taxes rose 33 percent in the first half ended July 29 on a 41 percent sales gain.
Irma Impact On U.S. Retail Could Reach $2.75 Billlon
Planalytics estimates that the potential economic impact for lost sales in the consumer and retail sector from Hurricane Irma is $2.75 billion. The weather-analytics company said its estimate was addition to the damage caused directly by the storm.
The North Face Announces 2017 Speaker Series Tour
The North Face announced the 2017 Speaker Series tour “Films from the Field.” Throughout the tour, members of The North Face Athlete team will show a collection of films and share never told stories of adventure.
OESH Shoes Awarded Phase II Grant
The United States’ National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded OESH Shoes of Charlottesville, VA a Small Business Innovative Research Phase II Grant to finalize the development of a patent pending pellet-based 3D printing process for footwear.
Cabela’s-Bass Pro Merger To Close September 25
Cabela’s Inc. said in a regulatory filing that it expects to to complete its merger with Bass Pro on September 25.
Sole Partners With Outdoor Prolink
Sole has announced that they have officially partnered with Outdoor Prolink as their pro-site partner.
Cherokee Lowers Full-Year Guidance On Transition Hurdles
Cherokee Global Brands lowered its outlook for the year in part because the transition of its flagship Cherokee brand away from Target to its new wholesale licensees has been slower than initially anticipated.
Zumiez’s Momentum Builds
Shares of Zumiez Inc. shot up on Friday after the action-sports themed chain reported better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and provided strong guidance for the third quater.
Aisle Talk, Week Of September 4
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Nikwax Awards KNS Reps Agency Of The Year
Nikwax named KNS Reps as its Agency of the Year. KNS has represented Nikwax in the Rocky Mountain region for multiple years.
Foot Locker Announces ‘Five Borough Challenge’ Team
Foot Locker Inc. announced the roster of its annual “Foot Locker Five Borough Challenge” team. Comprised of five runners – one from each borough of New York City – who have each overcome significant challenges,
