Adidas Sets Ambitious North America Growth Goals
During its new CEO Kasper Rorsted’s first analyst day, Adidas AG set a goal to expand sales in North America by 47 percent by 2020.
Event Fabrics Is Now A Bluesign System Partner
Said Chris Ferraro, general manager for Event fabrics, “Becoming a Bluesign system partner is one of many steps we are taking to continually improve our sustainability practices, streamline operations and bring innovative membrane solutions to the market.”
Neiman Marcus Exploring Sale
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd. said it was exploring a sale of the company while reporting net loss after charges in its second quarter ended January 28.
Gander Mountain Details Liquidity Crisis
In an affidavit urging the U.S. Bankruptcy Court District Of Minnesota to support its financing needs, Gander Mountain indicated that it has accumulated “substantial operating losses over the past two fiscal years” as a result of many of the challenges faced by other chains entering bankruptcy proceedings over the last year.
Tilly’s Shares Slide On Weak Outlook
Said Ed Thomas, president and CEO, “We made progress but need to keep finding ways to drive sales and improve profitability in the absence of significant store growth.”
Skechers Performance Extends Partnership With LA Marathon
“We are proud to remain the title sponsor of the Los Angeles Marathon, especially since it is our local race and held in this incredible city, where we started Skechers back in 1992,” said Michael Greenberg, president, Skechers USA Inc.
Native Shoes Appoints President
Kyle Housman is a recent veteran of Lululemon’s international executive team.
Nearly Half Of Today’s High School Athletes Specialize In One Sport
A new study presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), found that 45 percent of high school athletes specialize in just one sport, two years earlier than current collegiate and professional athletes say they did.
DSW’s Q4 Profits Jump
DSW Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings grew 40.4 percent on an adjusted basis as improved margins and expense controls offset a 7 percent drop in same-store sales.
TIA To Present Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge
During the 60-minute Innovation Challenge competition, six companies will present their innovative tennis product or service to a panel of judges and an audience of tennis industry leaders and facility owners and managers.
Moody’s: U.S. Apparel And Footwear Companies Remain Challenged
“Without Nike, which accounts for almost half of Moody’s-rated US apparel and footwear industry operating profit, growth would be flat this year,” said Moody’s Assistant Vice President, Mike Zuccaro.
Outdoor Retailer Expands Paddlesports Initiatives For Summer Market 2017
In addition to the Open Air Demo returning to Jordanelle, there will be new clinics, education programs and networking sessions available to help drive consumer engagement and sales.
Gordmans Stores Plans To Liquidate In Bankruptcy Proceedings
Gordmans, the Midwest-discounter with 106 stores in 22 states, filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to liquidate.
Puma Signs South African Soccer Phenom
Puma signed Percy Tau, the South African professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League, to an endorsement deal. The 22-year-old will be playing playing on Puma’s evoSpeed SL line of boots. “I was attracted to the PUMA brand when they were awarded the sponsorship for Sundowns. I […]
Vasque To Sponsor Swiss Alps Trail Running Retreat for Women
Vasque signed on as the footwear sponsor of this July’s Swiss Alps Trail Running Retreat for Women, presented by Run Wild Retreats + Wellness. Vasque will support its athlete and retreat leader Krissy Moehl and provide new trail-running footwear to all retreat attendees. Run Wild Retreats + Wellness provides women’s running and wellness retreats in […]
