By the Numbers, Week of August 29
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
HanesBrands Donates Apparel to Flood Victims in Louisiana
More than 23,000 items of clothing are being donated to residents affected by devastating flooding in Louisiana.
New Report Finds Adult Obesity Rates Decreased In Four States
U.S. adult obesity rates decreased in four states (Minnesota, Montana, New York and Ohio), increased in two (Kansas and Kentucky) and remained stable in the rest, between 2014 and 2015, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America.
Gander Mountain Opens First Store in Philadelphia Market
The location in Warrington will be the 12th Gander Mountain location in Pennsylvania.
Cole Haan Appoints Creative Director Of Women’s and Licensed Product
He served most recently as SVP of Women’s Design at J. Crew.
Skechers Signs LPGA Rising Star Brooke Henderson
The world’s number three golfer will support GO Golf and joins Matt Kuchar, Russell Knox, Colin Montgomerie, Billy Andrade, Belen Mozo and Ashlan Ramsey.
Amer Sports Hits The Gas
The Finnish company will accelerate category expansion and store openings at Arc’teryx and Salomon in a bid to leverage better-than-expected organic growth.
Genesco’s Shares Crash On Disappointing Outlook
The company’s Journeys chain is being hurt by a fashion shift that’s “more pronounced than we have ever seen in the past.”
Under Armour Opens Wisconsin Brand House
Under Armour will open its first Brand House in Wisconsin at 610 State Street in Madison on September 2, steps away from the University of Wisconsin.
Oofos Hires Deckers Duo To Head International Sales
Oofos, a pioneer in the recovery footwear space, appointed Giles Cundell and Kelly Lopes Da Silva, to head up its International Sales Division. Both serve as Directors of UK based Sport Factory Ltd. Both also join Oofos from Deckers Brands.
Genesco Lowers Guidance On Weak Trends At Journeys
Genesco Inc said that due to adverse fashion shifts at Journeys and poor trading conditions at Schuh, its U.K. chain, it’s lowering its EPS outlook for the year.
Sports Authority Executives Get Their Bonus
After considerable litigation, a federal judge approved a modified bonus program that will pay top executives of the bankruptcy retailer up to $1,425,000.
Shoe Carnival Narrows Outlook on Weak Back-To-School Start
Delayed buying hits athletic footwear sales, too, but rebound seen in August. “For the first time I can remember, footwear sales accelerated a day or two prior to school starting.”
Fleet Feet Opens Store In San Diego
With the addition of the San Diego location, Fleet Feet Sports now has a total of six locations in southern Californi
Newell Brands Names VP Of Communications
Tom Sanford is the latest high-profile appointment since the April acquisition of Jarden Corp. and its $2.74-billion-a-year sporting goods business.
