Concept III Names Clove Hitch Global Marketing Agency Of Record
The Chicago-based agency is charged with enhancing Concept III’s digital presence as well as developing an integrated, global campaign to reach key stakeholders.
Porsche Winterizes Training Products With Adidas
Adidas has teamed with legendary German automobile Porsche, in its majority-owned subsidiary Porsche Design Group, to create a range of outdoor training products for the active lifestyle consumer.
To Adapt, W.L. Gore Takes It Outside
For the first time in history, the makers of Gore-Tex have authorized an outside company to manufacture some of its laminated fabrics.
The $13.3 Billion Question
The European Union’s aggressive move to claw back tax breaks Ireland granted Apple Inc. raises questions for the U.S. sporting goods industry.
Zumiez Comps Show Some Stabilization
While issuing weak guidance for the third quarter, second-quarter results beat management’s internal expectations and comps have turned positive so far in the current quarter.
Aisle Talk, Week Of September 5
Headlines from the active lifestyle industry this past week you may have missed.
By The Numbers, Week Of September 5
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Duluth Trading Reports Strong Traffic
Net sales grew 27.4 percent in the quarter ended July 31 thanks to continued heavy spending on television and digital advertising and store openings.
Gander Mountain Adds Store In Colorado
Gander Mountain will hold opening festivities for its new store in Parker, CO for four days starting on September 15.
Shoes.com Appoints New President
Bradley Wilson most recently served as general manager at Expedia, in charge of the Travelocity business.
Cherokee Global Brands Sees Q2 Profits Slide
Cherokee Global Brands, which recently acquired the Flip Flop Shops chain, reported a slight decline in earnings in the second quarter as sales for its Cherokee brand were hurt by the transition of the brand out of the Target chain.
Zumiez Reports Q2 Loss
Same-store sales fell 4.5 percent, but both the loss and comp drop were above guidance.
Rocky Brands CEO Resigns
Rocky Brands, Inc. announced that Mike Brooks, chairman of the board of directors, has been appointed interim chief executive officer following the resignation of David Sharp as president and chief executive officer.
Under Armour Upbeat About Second Half
Faster-than-expected improvement in the industry’s overall inventory levels bodes well for a pickup in the back half of the year should weather cooperate.
First Woman To Run Boston Returns For 50th Anniversary
Kathrine Switzer, the woman who made history by running in the 1967 Boston Marathon when it was a male-only event, will mark the occasion’s 50th anniversary by running the 121st iteration of the race.
