HanesBrands’ Q3 Sales Climb Double Digits
The 11-percent gain was driven by core organic Innerwear growth and strong acquisition-related International growth that was partially offset by declines in the Activewear and Direct-to-Consumer segments.
Deckers Brands Reports Slight Q2 Profit Gain
Deckers Brands Inc. reported a slight gain in earnings that arrived at the top end of its guidance. Slightly improved margins and revenue gains at Hoka One One and Sanuk offset declines at Ugg and Teva.
BSN Sports Acquires Steadman’s Sports Center
SSC is one of the leading distributors of team apparel and equipment in the northwest region of Louisiana.
Bass Pro Skirts Debt Downgrade
Despite “significant integration risks,” Moody’s said it was assured that the strategic benefits of a merger between Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s outweigh the negatives.
Boot Barn Sees Profit Turnaround In Q2
New merchandise strategies helped the western boot retailer offset the drag of oil and commodity pressures that are affecting Texas, Colorado, Wyoming and North Dakota.
Adidas’ New Creative Director Passes Away
Fashion designer Richard Nicoll, who was preparing to take the position of Creative Director at Adidas come January 2017, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2016.
MEC To Open Fifth Quebec Store Saturday
The new 24,000-square-foot store marks the Vancouver, B.C-based specialty retailer’s continued expansion in eastern Canada.
Moody’s Confirms Bass Pro’s Debt Ratings
The debt ratings had been placed under review for a possible downgrade following Bass Pro’s announcement that it planned to acquire Cabela’s.
Cabela’s Moves Ahead With New Store Design
Cabela’s Incorporated will begin construction on a newly designed store in Texas this year even as it awaits approval of its acquisition by Bass Pro Shops.
Modell’s To Move Into Sports Authority’s Last NYC Location
The 20,000-square-foot lease was initially claimed by Dick’s Sporting Goods as part of a bankruptcy auction but Dick’s eventually rejected the lease after due diligence, losing an opportunity to open its first Manhattan store.
Dick’s Partners To Support Monday Night Football Sports Matter
ESPN, Dick’s Sporting Goods and the NFL partnered to support youth and high school sports teams across the country.
Boot Barn Posts Profit In Q3
Boot Barn reported a profit against a loss, helped by improving sales and lower expenses.
TNF Opens Flagship Store In New York City
The North Face opened its first-ever flagship store in New York City on iconic Fifth Avenue Wednesday morning. The 20,000-square-foot store is located at 510 Fifth Ave.
Farm To Feet Partners With SwimRun North Carolina
Farm to Feet will provide each participant in the endurance race, which alternates running and swimming, with a pair of its socks.
Keen Hires Casey Sheahan As President
The former CEO of Patagonia will succeed Steve Meineke, who will retire in mid-November and remain an active Keen Advisory Council member.
