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Report: Skechers Considering IPO For Asia Segment
Skechers is reportedly considering spinning off its Asia business into a public company, according to Bloomberg.
Puma Signs High School Basketball Star
Puma signed 17-year-old prep phenom Mikey Williams to an endorsement deal, making him the first American high school basketball player to sign a sneaker deal with a global footwear company.
Adidas Renews NBA Marketing Partnership
Adidas announced that it would remain a global marketing partner of the NBA, the WNBA and the NBA G League.
Deckers Brands Sees 16 Percent Q2 Growth On Hoka Momentum
Deckers Brands reported sales increased 15.8 percent in its fiscal second quarter ended September 30, led by a 47.0 percent gain for Hoka One One. Ugg’s sales grew 8.0 percent. The company maintained its guidance for the year.
Skechers Slightly Lowers 2021 Outlook On Q3 Miss
Profits at Skechers USA surged 61.0 percent in the third quarter ended September 30 on a 19.2 percent revenue gain, but both sales and earnings came were below guidance. The footwear giant slightly lowered its EPS and sales targets for the full year.
Columbia Sportswear’s Q3 Impacted By Delayed Inventory Receipts
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported sales in the third quarter ended September 30 came in below Wall Street’s targets as supply chain constraints impacted U.S. wholesale shipments. Earnings, however, topped estimates due to favorable gross margins and expense management and early-season Fall 2021 sell-through has been healthy. The company raised its EPS guidance while lowering its sales outlook for the year.
Big Agnes Announces Key Hires And Promotions Within Sales Team
Big Agnes has hired Craig Hatton and Parker Batt to join its sales team and announced the promotion of Kody Herman and Eric Einfeld within the sales organization.
ASF 4.0, First Automated Sports Footwear Factory Opens In France
The Advanced Shoe Factory 4.0 (ASF 4.0), an automated sports footwear plant, opened its first production facility in France. The Chamatex Group, a specialist in technical textiles, is managing the operation.
Indiana’s McCleerey’s Sporting Goods Closes
McCleerey’s Sporting Goods in downtown Greenfield in Indiana has closed after 50 years in business, according to the Greenfield Reporter.
Nike Opening Store In Pinecrest Mall
Nike is opening a store in Pinecrest Mall in Orange Village, OH, about 15 miles from Cleveland, according to a report in Cleveland.com.
NRF Predicts Highest Holiday Retail Sales On Record
Holiday spending has the potential to shatter previous records, as the National Retail Federation forecasts that holiday sales during November and December will grow between 8.5 percent and 10.5 percent over 2020 to between $843.4 billion and $859 billion. NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said, “There is considerable momentum heading into the holiday shopping season.”
Great Outdoor Provision Expands Flagship In Charlottesville
Great Outdoor Provision Co., an outdoor retailer with locations in Virginia and North Carolina, announced plans for an expanded flagship store in Charlottesville, VA in the summer of 2022.
Boot Barn’s Q2 Sales Surge 70 Percent
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. reported sales in the second quarter September 25 grew 69.5 percent against the year-ago period and 67.1 percent against the 2019 quarter.
Wolverine World Wide’s Credit Facility Rated By S&P
S&P Global Ratings assigned its ‘BBB-‘ issue-level rating and ‘1’ recovery rating to Wolverine World Wide Inc.’s refinanced senior secured credit facility, which comprises a $1 billion revolving credit facility and a $200 million term loan due 2026.
Shimano’s Raises Full-Year Guidance On Robust Nine-Month Growth
Shimano reported earnings nearly doubled in the nine months as sales grew 49.6 percent. Bicycle Components segment sales grew 56.0 percent while Fishing Tackle segment sales gained 27.6 percent.
