Patagonia To Donate 100 Percent Of Black Friday Sales
The donations will go to grassroots organizations working in local communities to protect the air, water and soil.
Anta Enters American Sneaker Biz With Klay Thompson Signature Shoes
Anta America began its venture into the U.S. sneaker business with the release of Klay Thompson’s signature footwear line — the KT2 “Players Edition.”
Dick’s Joins Sports Matter Green Shoelace Movement
The sporting goods retailer will donate $2 from every shoelace sale to its foundation’s Sports Matter program, which is dedicated to helping save underfunded youth sports programs.
Pearl Izumi Opens 2017 ‘Ambador’ Applications
The Ambador name is derived from an excerpt of the Pearl Izumi Pact, where athletes pledge to “Take the a– out of ambassador.”
Hibbett Cuts Guidance On Weather Concerns
Due largely to accelerated markdown on cold-weather merchandise, third-quarter earnings came in short of Wall Street estimates and EPS guidance was lowered for the year.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Sees Post-Election Firearms Upside
CEO John Schaefer sees nothing but upside to the recent Republican victory, despite the irony that a Democrat in the White House greatly improved firearm sales, a key part of the retailer’s business.
Foot Locker Rides Strength In Lifestyle
The sneaker specialist sees a growing momentum for lifestyle running and casual footwear offerings, as well as a resurgence in popularity for Adidas and Puma.
Garmont Re-Enters Canadian Market
The Italian footwear brand, which re-entered the U.S. market more than a year ago after a few years away from North America, named Stephen Bergeron to lead its Canadian efforts.
Aisle Talk, Week Of November 14
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of November 14
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Hibbett Sports Lowers Guidance On Apparel Weakness
Sales softened in September and October as apparel sales became more challenging, principally in its colder-weather categories.
Foot Locker Q3 Tops Wall Street Estimates
Foot Locker’s adjusted earnings increased slightly ahead of Wall Street expectations as same-store sales grew 4.7 percent.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Slightly Raises Outlook
Sportsman’s Warehouse slightly raised its guidance after reporting adjusted net income increased 5.3 percent in the third quarter on a 2.1-percent same-store gain.
Nike Raises Quarterly Dividend
The dividend increases 13 percent to 18 cents a share.
WSS Secures Minority Investment
WSS, the athletic footwear retailer based in Los Angeles, has agreed to a minority private equity investment with Riata Capital Group, a Dallas, TX-based investment firm.
