
Warm September Clips Zalando’s Growth Rate
Winter apparel and footwear brands did not get much help from Europe in the third quarter, according to the continent’s largest online fashion retailer.

SIA Responds To New Outdoor Retailer Schedule
In a letter to the industry, SnowSports Industries Americas President Nick Sargent responded to Outdoor Retailer’s recently announced changes to its trade-show calendar, expressing concerns that the schedule still stretches retailers thin.

Adidas Recharges With Reigning Champ Collab
That’s right. This is the first collection in which Reigning Champ created products for women.
Zalando Raises 2016 Forecast After Q3 Profit
The German fashion e-tail giant increased its full-year adjusted EBIT margin guidance to 5 to 6 percent after seeing revenues rise 17.1 percent in the third quarter.

Nike Taps NYC Artist And Parks & Rec Department
Nike’s New York Made: Stanton Street Courts by Kaws blend culture, sports and art.
Under Armour To Sponsor College Basketball Doubleheader
The inaugural Under Armour Reunion features four members of the Under Armour collegiate roster – Auburn vs. Boston College and Seton Hall vs. South Carolina – and will take place on Monday, December 12, on FS1.

Puma Gains Boost From Its Celebrity
Sales in the third quarter came in higher than expected, boosted by the success of lifestyle shoes promoted by pop-star Rihanna and British model Cara Delevingne.

Skechers Transitions South Korean Business
Skechers, a global leader in lifestyle and performance footwear, is transitioning its business in South Korea from a third-party distributor to a new joint venture with Luen Thai Enterprises.

Sport Chek’s Q3 Comps Grow 7.7 Percent
Canadian Tire Corp. reported same-store sales at its FGL Sports segment were up 6.2 percent in the third quarter. Same-store sales at Sport Chek increased 7.7 percent.

Puma Lifts Guidance After Robust Q3
Net earnings nearly doubled in the third quarter. Sales grew 10.7 percent on a currency-neutral basis, led by gains of 12.2 percent in the Americas region and 11.9 percent in the EMEA.

NRF: Retailers Ready To Work With New President
National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay congratulated the winners of Tuesday’s federal elections and pledged to work with President-elect Donald Trump and the new Congress on a pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda.

Nike To Open Mega-Store In Lower Manhattan
The five-story 55,000-square-foot location in New York City’s Soho neighborhood is designed to “deliver the best of Nike’s personalized services,” including exclusive trial spaces, product customization and access to digital platforms.
Adidas Skateboarding Debuts Dennis Busenitz Documentary
The new trailer for “Up to Speed” showcases Busenitz in all phases of his skateboarding career, beginning with a very young Busenitz.
Adidas Launches Soccer Boot App
Adidas introduced a new concept of football shoes sold through an exclusive platform: the Adidas Glitch app.

Crocs Improves Bottom Line, But Sales Woes Continue
The squishy-shoe brand greatly improved its bottom line loss in the third quarter 2016, but its sales slipped and were on the lower end of guidance.