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Everlast Unveils ‘Be First’ Campaign

Everlast has revealed the next wave of trailblazers to be celebrated in “Be First,” a global campaign challenging consumers to carve their own path to success. In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, the campaign spotlights the inspiring stories of boxing promoter Kathy Duva, Everlast athlete and boxing world champion Heather Hardy, and journalist Kris Herndon.

Brooks Brothers Files Counterclaim Against Brooks Sports

Brooks Brothers Group Inc. announced that it has filed a response and counterclaim against Brooks Sports, Inc. for breach of contract, trademark infringement, dilution and unfair competition. The lawsuit seeks to eliminate potential consumer deception or confusion caused by Brooks Sports by intentionally dropping its logo in association with its brand name.

Survey: Sports Events Improves Employee Morale

Three in four professionals (75 percent) said their company organizes activities to celebrate sporting events like March Madness, according to new research from global staffing firm Robert Half. Of those respondents, 78 percent feel these festivities improve their on-the-job morale.

Brazil’s Track & Field Files For IPO

Track & Field, a high-end fitness and lifestyle apparel brand with 231 stores in Brazil, has filed for an initial public offering with Brazil’s securities industry regulator. 

Boardriders’ Debt Ratings Downgraded

Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Boardriders Inc.’s ratings, including the corporate family rating to Caa1 from B3, probability of default rating to Caa1-PD from B3-PD, and secured term loan rating to Caa1 from B3. The outlook is stable.

Lilly Pulitzer Partners With Women’s Tennis Association

Lilly Pulitzer announced a partnership with the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association). The two brands are uniting for a youth empowerment initiative, aimed to inspire confidence and optimism in future generations as part of Lilly’s new “Be the Sunshine” campaign. Lilly Pulitzer will also serve as the WTA’s exclusive fashion uniform provider.

Ross Stores Sees 4 Percent Comp Gain In Q4

Ross Stores Inc. reported earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended February 1, 2020 grew 7 percent to $1.28 on net income of $456 million. Sales for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $4.4 billion, with comparable-store sales up 4 percent on top of a 4 percent gain in the prior-year period.

Urban Outfitters’ Q4 Earnings Slump

Urban Outfitters Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis fell 45.6 percent in the fourth quarter. Comparable Retail segment net sales increased 4 percent, driven by growth in the digital channel, partially offset by negative retail store sales

REI Closes Corporate Campuses Over Coronavirus Precautions

REI, based in Seattle, is temporarily closing three corporate campuses in Washington state to conduct a deep cleaning process after learning that two headquarter employees may have been exposed to coronavirus. REI’s King County and Alderwood stores are also undergoing a deep cleaning.

Kohl’s Q4 Earnings Top Wall Street Targets

Kohl’s Inc. reported a small decline in earnings in the fourth quarter on flat same-store sales but both EPS and sales exceeded Wall Street’s targets. Michelle Gass, Kohl’s CEO, said, “We are encouraged by the acceleration of traffic and new customer acquisition in our stores and online driven by the unprecedented level of new brands and partnerships we launched during the year.”