Breanna Stewart Leads WNBA’s Most Popular Jersey List
The Seattle Storm star was followed by Skylar Diggins of the Dallas Wings and Elena Delle Donne of the Chicago Sky.
Hoka Adds Two Elite Distance Runners to Roster
Katja Goldring and Martin Hehir will Join its track and marathon team.
Billabong’s Turnaround Hits Some Turbulence
Billabong, Element and RVCA brands see growth and expand share, but currency headwinds, retail disruption and a shift away from longboards drag earnings.
Tillys Steadied By E-commerce
Despite choppy traffic at its physical stores, the action-sports-inspired retailer beat its fiscal-second-quarter comps forecast thanks to steady traffic online.
Skechers Go Golf’s Matt Kuchar Wins Bronze in Rio
Kuchar, a Skechers Go Golf brand ambassador and elite team member, finished third in Men’s Individual Golf at the Rio Olympics.
Altra Beats Salomon At Leadville 100
Altra Footwear once again secured its spot as the reigning Leadville 100 brand as its elite runner, British-born Ian Sharman, achieved his second consecutive win.
Billabong Swings to Full-Year Loss
Billabong International Ltd. said its three core brands – Billabong, Element and RVCA – all delivered growth in its fiscal year ended June 30, but operating earnings were down due to foreign currency headwinds and gross margin pressures to reduce inventories.
Fenix Outdoor Reports Big Swing in Profits
Growth at the Fjällräven brand and a turnaround at the German retailer Globetrotter helped the company report an operating profit in the second quarter.
Tilly’s Q2 Profits Beat Plan
Tilly’s Inc. reported a small rebound in earnings in the second quarter that beat its internal plan, while same-store sales gained 0.8 percent.
Birkenstock Again Tops Back-to-School Lists
Birkenstocks for the third year in a row was the top footwear choice in back-to-school searches, according to Google’s list of 2016 back-to-school trends.
KPMG Study: Cyberattacks Cause Consumer Alarm
Consumers are wary of the increased frequency of cyber-attacks against retailers, and many are ready to walk away from their favorite retailers if a breach occurs.
Converse… For Your Back?
Converse, the iconic shoe brand owned by Nike Inc. will release a capsule of water resistant gear for fall/winter ’16, which includes footwear…and apparel… and a backpack.
KicksUSA Launches Shoe Giveaway Campaign
KicksUSA, which operates more than 40 shoe stores in the Philadelphia market and New Jersey, has launched the KicksUSA Golden Ticket Campaign offering a chance for a year of free shoes.
Hoka Launches 2016 Postal Nationals, Partners with UROC
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, opened up registration for the Hoka One One Postal Nationals cross-country competition, and partnered with Ultra Race of Champions.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sets Openings For Two Stores In CA
Dick’s Sporting Goods set grand opening celebrations for two stores in California in Lodi and Morgan Hill.
