Crocs Extends Partnership With Drew Barrymore
Crocs Inc. announced a product collaboration on a line of special-edition footwear styles for women and children, designed in partnership with Drew Barrymore.
Boot Barn’s Q1 Beats Expectations
Sales grew 4.5 percent due to the opening of 11 new stores over the past twelve months, a 1.3 percent increase in same store sales, and sales from the recently acquired Country Outfitter site.
HanesBrands Reports In-Line Results For Second Quarter
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, Hanes and Gear For Sports, reported operating profits showed a modest gain excluding acquisition-related and integration charges in the second quarter but management said it remained confident that organic growth would resume in the second half.
Big 5’s Q2 Sales Miss Targets
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported earnings in its second quarter rose 33.3 percent on improving gross margins and a 0.8 percent gain in same-store sales. But sales were lower than expected due to weakness in certain outdoor product categories related to firearms, camping and water sports.
Under Armour Axes 277 Jobs Amid Restructuring
Shares of Under Armour fell $1.88, or 10.4 percent, to $16.23 Tuesday after the company reduced its annual sales and earnings forecast while announcing a restructuring plan that includes the layoff of 277 employees.
Decathlon To Open Store In San Francisco
Decathlon, the French sporting goods giant, is opening a store on 735 Market Street in San Francisco, marking its return to U.S. retailing.
Backcountry And Zola Exclusively Launch Wedding Registry Partnership
Through Zola, engaged couples can now register directly for outdoor equipment from Backcountry. The online retailer’s customers can also register for gifts, experiences and cash funds on Zola.
Asics Launches I Move Me Brand Activation
Asics unveiled a new global brand message, identity, retail concept and integrated brand activation – the brand’s most significant marketing initiative to date.
Under Armour Reduces Outlook, Launches Restructuring
Under Armour Inc. reported second-quarter results that came in better than Wall Street’s targets but it lowered its outlook for the year while unveiling a restructuring plan that will result in job cuts.
Wolverine Sells Sebago
Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced it has sold its Sebago brand to BasicNet, S.p.A., an Italian corporation with a global footprint that has a portfolio of brands including Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-way, Superga and more.
Reebok Signs NFL Stars Brandin Cooks And DeVonta Freeman
Reebok announced new partnerships with the addition of elite professional football stars Brandin Cooks and Devonta Freeman to its roster of ambassadors.
DLTR In Talks To Merge With Villa
DLTR, an urban chain based in Hanover, MD, has reached an agreement to merge with Villa, an urban specialist based in Philadelphia.
Hoka One One Releases ‘The Speedgoat’ Short Film
“The Speedgoat” chronicles the running career of Karl “Speedgoat” Meltzer, the first Hoka-sponsored runner, who has won more 100-mile trail races than anyone and who set the speed record for the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail in 2016.
Active Brands Boost Sequential Brands’ Q2
AND1 and Avia “continue to perform well at Walmart” while Heelys “remains a strong performer” with increased international and e-commerce sales.
PUMA X CARA DELEVINGNE #DoYouStories
Limited edition laces inspired by the DO YOU series by Puma x Cara Delevingne.
