Iconix Brand’s Q3 Earnings Turn Around
The parent of Starter, Danskin, Umbro and a number of other athletic and fashion brands reported a profit in the third quarter ended September 30 against a loss a year due to fewer non-recurring charges in the latest period and a stabilization of sales across its portfolio.
Outdoor Retailer, Grassroots Agree To New Trade Show Schedule
The biggest change comes at Outdoor Retailer, which, starting in 2018, will move its Summer Market trade show to June and Winter Market to November.
Last Year’s Warm Winter Comes Home To Roost At Bogs
Retailers pulled back orders going into the cold-weather season as they worked through last year’s leftover inventory, but sell throughs and at-once orders for Bogs are starting to pick up.
Iconix Trims Guidance Due To SEC Investigation Costs
Sales for Starter and Danskin declined due to changes in its contract with Walmart, but the premium Starter Black Label brand is seeing gains.
Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association Adds EVP
The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA) added Maura Regan to the trade group this month as executive vice president.
Implus Corp. Selects Archer Malmo As Agency Of Record
The parent of Sof Sole, YakTrax, TriggerPoint, Balega and a number of other active accessory brands named Archer Malmo the company’s integrated agency of record following an extensive review.
Nike Locks Down Cristiano Ronaldo In Contract Extension
Nike is putting a ring on it with worldwide soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Golfsmith Begins Liquidations At 59 Stores
Going-out-of-business sales started at 59 Golfsmith locations. The list of the 30 stores Dick’s Sporting Goods will keep was also revealed.
Weyco Group’s Q3 Sales Slump 13 Percent
Sales at Bogs tumbled 31 percent in the aftermath of last year’s mild winter, while Nunn Bush and Stacy Adams also fell due to the overall challenging retail environment.
Smartwool To Open Chicago Pop-Up Shop
The brand’s first pop-up shop will be open from November 10 to January 13 at Chicago’s Water Tower Place.
Ronnie Fieg Chronicles 10 Years With Asics
Founder of Kith Ne sneaker and sportswear retailer and brand Ronnie Fieg took to Instagram November 7, 2016 to reflect on his 10-year collaboration with Asics.
RunSignUp Owner Invests $1 Million To Combat Lawsuit Expenses
RunSignUp, an online race management platform, sealed a $1 million capital investment by Bob Bickel, the founder and owner of the company.
Ironman Pushes Further Into Running Market
Ironman, a Wanda Sports Holding company, has acquired the annual Across the Bay 10K on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Bridge — the state’s largest running event and fifth largest 10 in the U.S.
Adidas Debuts Performance Gear Made From Marine Plastic Waste
The products are football jerseys for clubs Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, and an UltraBoost Uncaged Parley running shoe.
Nike Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
In the past, N7 collections have been designed to embody the capacity of sport to encourage resilience against adversity. Through its ambassadors, including lacrosse player Lyle Thompson, basketball guard Jude Schimmel and musician and dancer Taboo, N7 seeks to inspire new generations to represent their culture and use sport as a positive agent for change.
