By The Numbers, Week of August 8
Earnings, stats and figures that defined the industry for the week of August 8.
Columbia Sportswear Wins Bout in Patent Suit
Columbia Sportswear Company said the United States District Court for the District of Oregon ruled that Seirus Innovative Accessories infringed on one of Columbia’s design patents.
FDRA Pushes for Clearer Athletic Footwear Clarification
The FDRA is urging the U.S. government to clarify and update the criteria for classifying footwear as athletic, which can increase or decrease the duty rate for these types of shoes.
Longshoremen Vote to Start Contract Talks Early
A majority of International Longshore and Warehouse Union delegates voted to begin talks to extend a contract with employers at West Coast ports beyond 2019.
FDRA Seeks Classification Clarification for Athletic Footwear
The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) sent a letter to U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) asking the U.S. Government to clarify and update the criteria for classifying footwear as athletic, which can increase or decrease the duty rate for these types of shoes.
361 Degrees Making an Impact in Rio
361 Degrees has seen a number of its sponsored athletes earn medals at the Olympics in Rio.
Footaction Free Flow Docuseries Debuts with Fly Style
Footaction, a national retailer of apparel and footwear lifestyle brands, debuted its new digital docuseries, “Footaction Free Flow,” which brings together musical talent from multiple generations in a discussion about current topics.
Adidas Lacrosse Signs No. 1 MLL Draft Pick
Adidas entered a multiyear partnership with Major League Lacrosse’s 2016 No. 1 overall draft pick, midfielder Myles Jones of the Chesapeake Bayhawks.
Li Ning’s Profits Surge in First Half
Li Ning Company Ltd. reported revenue for the six months ended June 30 reached RMB3,596 million, up 13 percent from the corresponding period in 2015.
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: $3 Billion Up For Grabs
With Sports Authority, Sport Chalet and City Sports going out of business, who will fill the gap in active lifestyle retail?
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: The List
See who ranks as the top 100 active-lifestyle retailers in the United States.
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: Run Specialty Slows its Pace
Retailers adapt to more moderate growth amid omni-channel and wide-distribution challenges.
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: Anchors Away
Department stores sold billions of dollars in athletic and outdoor apparel and footwear last year, but their future is far from certain.
Kohl’s Cuts Outlook Despite Upbeat Q2
Kohl’s Corp. lowered its guidance for the full year despite reporting second-quarter earnings that easily topped Wall Street estimates. Kevin Mansell, Kohl’s chairman, chief executive officer and president, said, “Our sales improved over our first quarter results, but were below our expectations. We are encouraged by the performance of juniors and young men’s as we […]
Macy’s Q2 Beats Targets
Macy’s Inc.’s earnings in the second quarter declined before non-recurring items fell 16 percent, but easily topped Wall Street’s consensus estimate.
