
Skechers Q1 Earnings Dip
Skechers USA Inc. reported earnings in the first quarter dipped 3.4 percent despite a 9.6 percent revenue gain. Double-digit increases internationally helped offset flat wholesale sales domestically.

Foot Locker’s Shares Rise Despite Q1 Miss On Improving Sales Trend
Shares climbed $3.93, or 5.4 percent, to $76.58 after the company said sales picked up in March and so far in April.

Adidas Extends Exos Partnership
As part of the expanded agreement, Exos will further its role in supporting Adidas in communicating to and solving for Adidas customers worldwide.

Foot Locker Warns Of Q1 Shortfall
Foot Locker Inc. warned that it expects earnings in the first quarter ending April 29 to be equal to or slightly below last year’s record earnings, or $1.36 to $1.39 per share.
Skullcandy Kicks Off The STAYLOUD Showdown Series
On Thursday, April 6, Skullcandy, the audio brand, kicked off the first tour stop of the STAYLOUD Showdown series – a premier platform for emerging artists to win the opportunity to perform on the Skullcandy stage at this summer’s Vans Warped Tour.
Nike Signs NFL Draft Prospects
The players include Deshaun Watson, quarterback, Clemson; Dalvin Cook, running back, Florida State; Christian McCaffrey, running back, Stanford; and John Ross, wide receiver, Washington.

Search For Merrell Founder’s Wife Being Scaled Back
The search for the wife of Randy Merrell, who helped found the Merrell Boot Co., as well as the co-founder’s grandson, in the Grand Canyon is being scaled back as it enters its sixth day on Thursday.

Outdoor Industry Organizations Plan Utah State Capital March During OR
Outdoor Retailer, Outdoor Industry Association, The Conservation Alliance and Outdoor Alliance are urging Outdoor Retailer attendees to join them as they march to the Utah State Capitol “in celebration of the backbone and foundation of the outdoor industry, our federal public lands.”

Brooks Honors Two Track Coaches Of The Year
Mark Anderson of Cary Grove High School and Gwen Robertson of Issaquah High School were honored as part of its newly expanded Inspiring Coaches program.

Farm To Feet To Sponsor Blue Ridge Marathon
The race course starts in downtown Roanoke and climbs to the top of Mill and Roanoke Mountains. Following sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the course has a total elevation change of 7,430 feet and is considered America’s toughest road marathon.

Oboz Hires Product Line Manager
Prior to joining Oboz, Dawson Westenskow was responsible for REI’s Camp Gear and Travel Gear categories.

Sports Direct Purchases 7.9 Percent In Finish Line
Sports Direct, which earlier this year agreed to purchase Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob’s Stores in bankruptcy proceedings, has acquired a 7.9 percent stake in The Finish Line Inc., according to a regulatory filing.

Adidas Stirs Anger With Boston Survivors E-Mail
Adidas said in a statement, “Clearly, there was no thought given to the insensitive email subject line we sent Tuesday. We deeply apologize for our mistake. The Boston Marathon is one of the most inspirational sporting events in the world.”

Merrell Founder’s Wife Missing In Grand Canyon
Searchers on Tuesday entered their fourth day searching for the wife of Randy Merrell, who helped found the Merrell Boot Co., in a remote area at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.