SGB Update Footwear
Dick’s SG to Open First House of Sport in Colorado
Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to open its first House of Sport store in Thornton, CO. Dick’s plans to open 14 House of Sports stores in 2026 and 18 next year.
Tersus Solutions Expands Denver Footprint, Makes Leadership Additions
Tersus Solutions reported in a media release that it is “entering its next phase of growth, with an additional facility on its Denver campus dedicated solely to footwear, a new Topo Designs partnership and an enhanced leadership team.”
Lululemon Shares Fall After Weak Q2 Forecast
The company experienced a solid start to 2026, with net revenue increasing 4 percent, but LULU shares were down ~10 percent in after-hours trading on Thursday, June 4, after the company issued its Q2 revenue guidance, which came in 5.1 percent below analysts’ estimates.
Zumiez Delivers 4.0 Percent Comp Growth in Q1
Zumiez, Inc. delivered comp gains in the mid-single digits for the second consecutive year in the first quarter ended May 2. Sales came in just above guidance, but the loss for the quarter was at the lower end of guidance.
Nike Opens First Store in Luxembourg
Nike opened its first store in Luxembourg, in the Cloche d’Or Shopping Center in Luxembourg City, which will serve as a “meeting place for sports enthusiasts.”
EXEC: UK’s Crew Clothing Opens Shop at Voisins Department Store in New Jersey
British lifestyle brand Crew Clothing opened a new retail space within Voisins Department Store in New Jersey, featuring a men’s section with heritage rugby shirts, polos, Oxford shirts, and knitwear.
The Buckle’s May Comps Climb 2 Percent
The Buckle, Inc. reported that comparable-store net sales for the 4-week period ended May 30 increased 2.2 percent year-over-year. Net sales gained 4.5 percent to $92.4 million from $88.4 million a year ago.
Tilly’s Q1 Comps Surge 23 Percent, Loss Shrinks
Tilly’s, Inc. significantly reduced its loss in the first quarter ended May 2 as same-store sales grew 22.9 percent. Results arrived slightly ahead of expectations, and the action sports-themed chain forecasted same-store gains between 6 percent and 10 percent for the second quarter.
Switchback Adds Three Outdoor Industry Pros to Event Management Rosters
The sister event to The Running Event (TRE) focused on outdoor industry business and education has added Joe Jackson as marketing manager, while Amelia Arvesen has been named editor of Trailheads, and Ryan Nettleton joins as sales manager.
Mountain Equipment and Bridgedale North America Distributor Names Brand Manager
Outdoor & Sports Company promoted Anna Nikolaus to brand manager, a newly created role, overseeing sales and marketing for both brands across the U.S. and Canada. Bill Supple will move into a senior advisor capacity at the end of June.
Macy’s, Inc. Shows Strongest Sales Growth in Four Years in Q1; Raises FY Guidance
Macy’s, Inc. reported first-quarter results that comfortably topped guidance and lifted both its sales and earnings outlook for the year as the legacy department store’s turnaround continued to show progress. Comps grew 1.6 percent at the Macy’s banner, 10.2 percent at Bloomingdale’s, and 6.4 percent at Blue Mercury.
REI’s San Diego Store Votes to Unionize
REI’s store in San Diego has voted to unionize, becoming its 12th and largest location to form a union.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Posts 2.1 Percent Comp Sales Growth for Fiscal Q1
Performance for the quarter ended May 2 was said to be driven primarily by a 7.4 percent gain in Hunting and Shooting Sports, led by firearms, ammunition, and less-lethal personal protection, with some additional event-driven demand.
NSGA Appoints Brad House to At-Large Three-Year Board Post
Hause is the President of SDC, one of North America’s leading sporting goods buying groups, which operates under the Source for Sports banner. SDC represents over 250 independently owned full-line and ice hockey retailers in Canada and the United States.
EXEC: Asics Ventures Formalizes Annual Pitch Program
Asics Corporation’s corporate venture capital arm is launching Kenzen, an annual business pitch competition. The 2026 theme is New Experiences: the services, products, and communities bringing more people into Asics.
