Russell Wilson and Neiman Marcus Partner for Menswear Brand
Good Man Brand, a menswear collection, is set to launch in August at Neiman Marcus in five stores and online.
Gildan Activewear to Acquire Peds Legwear for $55M
Gildan Activewear Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Peds Legwear Inc. for $55 million, officials announced July 27.
Wolverine World Wide’s Q2 Encourages Investors
Wolverine World Wide Inc.’s stock surged Tuesday after it reported second quarter results and said it is nearly ready to sell underperforming brands.
Garmin Fitness and Outdoor Accelerate in Q2
Garmin Ltd. reported double-digit growth at its Fitness and Outdoor segments in the second quarter that enabled it to blow past Wall Street estimates and raise guidance
Puma’s Q2 Sales Gain Momentum
Puma reported sales jumped 13 percent on a currency-neutral basis, led by the EMEA region with Americas sales ahead 5 percent. Operating earnings grew 75 percent, thanks to the sales improvement and lower operating expense rate.
NRF Raises Retail Sales Forecast for 2016
The National Retail Federation revised its forecast for U.S. retail sales growth to 3.4 percent in anticipation consumer spending will remain steady.
Under Armour to Sell to Kohl’s
Under Armour revealed plans to start selling to Kohl’s starting in 2017 as well as open a mega-store in the famed FAO Schwarz flagship on New York City’s Fifth Avenue as early as 2018.
Shawn Johnson Speaks Out Against Sexist Sports Reporting
Gymnast Shawn Johnson partnered with Dove’s #MyBeautyMySay campaign to deliver a message about sexism in sports reporting.
Shimano Corp. Slashes 2015 Guidance
Shimano Corp. expects sales to fall twice as fast this year than it did three months ago due to a global oversupply of bicycles.
Will Skyn Condoms Be the Next Vibram of Activewear?
Skyn Condoms and its parent, Ansell, are collaborating with fashion designer Pauline Van Dongen to create an athletic concept garment under the moniker Skynfeel Apparel.
Bankruptcies, MAP Hurt Oakley, Ray-Ban in U.S.
Luxottica Group lowered its guidance to reflect the impact retail bankruptcies and a new MAP policy are having on U.S. sales of its Oakley and Ray-Ban brands.
24 Hour Fitness Launches Team USA Bootcamp
24 Hour Fitness announced on July 26, 2016 that they will introduce a Team USA Bootcamp into all club markets next month, as the Rio 2016 Olympic Games begin.
Wolverine Worldwide Exceeds Q2 Guidance
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) beat guidance for the second quarter ended June 18 by reporting revenue declined 7.4 percent to $583.7 million.
Shimano Reports Weak 1H
A strong yen, stubbornly high bicycle inventories in the U.S. and slowing consumer spending in China led to weaker results at Shimano Corp. in the first half.
Nathan Signs Olympic Marathoner
Nathan signed marathoner Desiree Linden, who will represent the United States at the 2016 Rio Olympics
