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VF Corp Lifts FY Outlook After Robust Q1 Results
VF Corp. reported earnings 62 percent on an adjusted basis in the first quarter ended June 30, to 43 cents a share, well above Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 33 cents. Sales grew 23 percent on a reported basis and were up 21 percent in constant dollars Currency-neutral sales jumped 32 percent at Vans and 5 percent at The North Face.
Speedo USA Signs Caeleb Dressel
Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp., announced that two-time Olympic gold medalist, seven-time FINA World Championships gold medalist and competitive swimming phenom Caeleb Dressel has joined Team Speedo USA, marking his first endorsement since becoming a professional swimmer earlier this year.
EMS/Bob’s Logs Loss For Sports Direct In Fiscal 2018
Sports Direct Inc. said Bob’s Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports, acquired in bankruptcy proceedings in May 2017, showed £9.2 million ($11.9 mm) in trading losses in the company’s fiscal year ended April 29.
Amazon Prime Day 2018 Manages Another Record
Amazon said that sales across its Prime Day event surpassed Cyber Monday, Black Friday and the previous Prime Day, when comparing 36-hour periods, making this once again the biggest shopping event in Amazon history.
HeiQ Partners With Concept III In North America
HeiQ Materials has announced a partnership with Concept III to strengthen the sales and support to the company’s brand partners in North America.
Deloitte Finds More BTS Shoppers Decide To Purchase In-Store Than Online
This year’s Deloitte’s “2018 Back-to-College Survey” shows that mobile and online shopping is hitting a plateau amongst parents.
OT Sports To Sponsor Minor League Baseball
Beginning with the 2019 season, OT Sports will be an official on-field provider of home and road uniforms, including pants, for Minor League Baseball.
Perry Ellis Special Committee Reiterates Commitment To George Feldenkreis Transaction
The special committee of the Perry Ellis International Inc. board of directors, which is composed of the independent directors, reiterated the committee’s commitment to the George Feldenkreis transaction and the committee’s intention to recommend that all Perry Ellis shareholders vote for the Feldenkreis transaction.
Arc’Teryx Pays Tribute To Marc-Andre Leclerc
Arc’Teryx is paying tribute to athlete Marc-Andre Leclerc during the Arc’Teryx Climbing Academy by dedicating a night of speeches and events in his honor. The event is scheduled for opening night of the Climbing Academy this Thursday, July 19, in downtown Squamish, British Columbia.
The North Face To Celebrate Global Climbing Day
The North Face said the company is again partnering with dozens of climbing gyms and facilities worldwide to celebrate Global Climbing Day (August 18, 2018) and offering climbing opportunities in cities in the U.S., China, Europe, Canada and Mexico.
GSI’s Scholarship Program Accepting Applications Now
The Global Surf Industries 2018 Life Is Better When You Surf Scholarship Program is now open for submissions for kids age 12-15 years old in the U.S.
Adriana Estrada Joins Surfrider Foundation’s Board Of Directors
The Surfrider Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of ocean, waves and beaches, announced the addition of Adriana Estrada, a leader in brand and innovation strategy, to the organization’s board of directors.
Adidas Partners With IUPUI Athletics
Adidas entered into a seven-year partnership with IUPUI Athletics to become the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand of the Jaguars through the 2024-2025 season.
The North Face Names Hilaree Nelson Captain Of Global Athlete Team
The North Face announced that ski mountaineer and long-time athlete Hilaree Nelson will serve as captain for the Global Athlete Team. Conrad Anker currently holds the position and will serve as co-captain with Nelson through the remainder of 2018, before Nelson fully transitions to team captain in 2019.
Brooks Running Rolls Out Shop-In-Shop Program
Brooks Running Company is partnering with 30 specialty running retailers in the U.S. and Canada to launch the brand’s premium shop-in-shop.
