SGB Update Outdoor
Columbia Sportswear And Major League Soccer Announce New Relationship
Columbia Sportswear and Major League Soccer announced a new collaboration featuring co-branded outerwear and apparel for men, women and children.
Hibbett Sports Q4 Comps Expand 1.6 Percent
Hibbett Sports Inc., in line with updated guidance, reported fourth-quarter earnings slumped 19.8 percent while comps grew 1.6 percent.
Zumiez’s Q4 Earnings Climb 18.2 Percent
Zumiez Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings rose 18.2 percent on a 16.9 percent climb in sales.
POC Partners With Locally To Connect Online Customers With Retail Stores
POC is partnering with Locally to bring the convenience of e-commerce to the local shopping experience.
Nester Hosiery Promotes Jason Nester To VP Sales
Nester Hosiery, a U.S. manufacturer of performance merino wool socks, announced that it has promoted Jason Nester to VP sales.
Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO To Retire
Sportsman’s Warehouse announced today the retirement of its chief executive officer, John Schaefer. Schaefer also resigned as a member of the board of directors. Jon Barker, the company’s president and chief operating officer, has been appointed as the company’s chief executive officer and has also been appointed to the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by Schaefer’s retirement.
Safilo Group’s Sales Drop 16.4 Percent On Gucci License Change
Safilo Group, the parent of Smith, net sales reached €1.047 billion in 2017 compared to €1.25 billion in 2016, a decline of 16.4 percent. Sales were down 15.5 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
DeFeet Partners With LuxTag.io To Add Blockchain Solutions
Working exclusively with LuxTag.io based in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, DeFeet will be the world’s first apparel company to track products on a blockchain.
WakaWaka Hires Distributor To Support U.S. Launch
WakaWaka, a maker of solar powered chargers, lights, power banks and panel based in The Netherlands, has selected Revolution House Media as its public relations partner and Kompass Solutions as its distributor for North America.
February Retail Sales Increase 4.4 Percent Over Last Year
February retail sales increased 0.3 percent seasonally adjusted over January and 4.4 percent year-over-year as the economy continued to grow, the National Retail Federation said. Sporting goods stores were down 3.4 percent year-over-year but up 2.2 percent from January seasonally adjusted.
Newell Brands Independent Directors Issue Open Letter To Shareholders
Newell Brands mailed a letter to shareholders from the independent members of its Board of Directors detailing their perspective on the upcoming proxy contest with Martin Franklin and his affiliates, under the banner of Starboard Value, LP.
VF Corp. To Acquire Altra
VF Corp. signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the Altra footwear brand from Icon Health & Fitness, Inc.
GU Energy Labs Gels Are Now “Made by the Sun” At Berkeley Headquarters
GU Energy Labs will now offset over 95 percent of its energy needs at its headquarters
Camping World’ Updates Q4 Results
Camping World Holdings Inc. updated its fourth-quarter results to reflect the benefit of a deferred tax asset.
CamelBak Pursuit Series Announces New Partnerships
Partners include Igloo Coolers, Marmot , Leki, Northeast Off-Road Adventures, Mountain Travel Sobek, Küat Racksm, MPOWERD, Mountain House and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
