SGB Footwear

Boot Barn Delivers Third Straight Quarter Of Comp Growth

January 31, 2017 SGB Update

Boot Barn Holdings Inc. reported earnings rose slightly in its third quarter despite ongoing sales pressure in markets dependent on oil and other commodities.

Under Armour’s Growth Stalls

January 31, 2017 SGB Executive

Hurt by heightened price competition on its basic technical apparel as well as admitted shortcomings in its more fashion-oriented offerings, Under Armour reported fourth-quarter results that came in short of Wall Street targets and provided a bleak outlook for 2017.

Iconix Brand Group Looking To Sell Peanuts Stake

January 31, 2017 SGB Update

Iconix Brand Group is reportedly exploring a sale of its majority stake in Peanuts Worldwide LLC, which owns the rights to characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown.

Tilly’s Sees Q4 Beating Guidance

January 31, 2017 SGB Update

Fourth-quarter earnings came in higher than expected due to improving product margins and expense controls.

Renowned Golf Instructor Hank Haney Headlines NSGA Conference

January 31, 2017 SGB Update

Hank Haney, one of the world’s leading golf instructors, will deliver the keynote speech on Sunday, May 21 at the 53rd Annual NSGA Management Conference & 19th Annual Team Dealer Summit in Scottsdale, AZ.

Under Armour’s Q4 Profits Fall Short Of Guidance

January 31, 2017 SGB Update

Under Armour Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings that eased 0.9 percent and came in just shy of Wall Street’s consensus estimate. It also gave a soft revenue outlook for the current year and indicated its CFO would be leaving the company.

L.L.Bean To Open Second Store In Maryland

January 30, 2017 SGB Update

The store in North Bethesda will open this fall, in a two-level, 22,700-square-foot space, and employ around 75 people.

Denver Looking To Lure Outdoor Retailer Show

January 30, 2017 SGB Update

John Hickenlooper, the governor of Colorado, told the Denver Post he’d be open to working with the organizers of the Outdoor Retailer show about bringing the semi-annual trade show to Denver.

Steve Madden Acquires Schwartz & Benjamin

January 30, 2017 SGB Update

Schwartz & Benjamin’s current brand partners include Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff, Alice + Olivia and Avec Les Filles.

Under Armour Selling First Apparel Made In The U.S.

January 30, 2017 SGB Update

Under Armour released its first collection of apparel made in the U.S. and out of UA Lighthouse, the Brand’s state-of-the-art innovation center for design and manufacturing in Baltimore.

REI Adventures Launches Women’s Adventures Collection

January 30, 2017 SGB Update

REI Adventures is launching a collection of 19 Women’s Adventures in Africa, Europe, Latin America, New Zealand and North America. In addition, REI Adventures is expanding its cycling offerings into fully supported mountain bike trips and growing its Signature Camping itineraries in Africa and Latin America.