Mizuno’s Sales Slide In Fiscal Six Months
The overall earnings decline reflected the challenges in the Americas region as well as the impact of currency fluctuations, official said.

Outdoor Retailer Backwoods Files For Bankruptcy
With 10 locations across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado, the retailer faced declining sales amid competition from online and big-box stores as well as pressure from a slew of other bankruptcies in the space.

Mizuno Lowers Guidance On Americas Weakness
Sales in the Americas region were down 14.5 percent on a currency-neutral basis for the six months ended September 30.

Asics America Sees Drop In U.S. Sales
Revenues dropped 11.3 percent in the third quarter, impacted by the Sports Authority liquidation and struggles in the run channel.

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Asics America’s Sales Slump In Nine Months
Asics America Group (AAG) reported net sales decreased 11.3 percent for the third quarter of 2016, with Asics America Corporation (U.S. only) showing a 13.1-percent decrease in net sales.
New Balance Catches Heat For Endorsing Trump’s TPP Stance
Many consumers jumped to condemn the brand for its endorsement of Trump; however, New Balance asserted that its comments were specifically in regards to Trump’s political opposition to the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Outdoor Retailer, SIA Wrangle Over Trade-Show Schedule
Officials with both organizations have been in communication, but have yet to come to an agreement on how best to schedule the trade-show calendar.

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.