SGB Update Outdoor
Under Armour Supports Chicago’s 606 Park and Trail System
Under Armour has partnered with The Trust for Public Land to support the The 606, Chicago’s world-class urban park and trail system…
Garmin’s Q3 Earnings Fall Fitness Margins Narrow
Garmin Ltd. reported revenues in its Fitness segment grew 23 percent in the third quarter ended Sept. 26 while sales in its outdoor segment slipped 5 percent. The company's consolidated adjusted earnings slid 33 percent, however, as rising R&D and ad
Kohl’s to Open Small-format Stores
Kohl's plans to open five to 10 small-format stores measuring 35,000 square feet and 10 to 15 Fila stores in outlet malls across the country in 2016 as part of its latest initiative…
Shimano Raises Guidance on Third Quarter Results
Shimano Inc., which also owns Pearl Izumi, raised its earnings guidance significantly for 2015 Tuesday after reporting net sales increased 19.0 percent for the first nine months of fiscal year 2015…
Modell’s to Donate Portion of Women’s Mets sales to Breast Cancer Research
Modell’s Sporting Goods said that beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 percent of any women’s New York Mets merchandise sold at Modell’s and on Modells.com will be donated tothe Breast Cancer Research Foundation until Saturday, Oct. 31…
Big 5 Sporting Goods Re-evaluates Store Openings as it Misses Q3 Expectations
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. Q3 sales inched up 1.9 percent to $270.1 million, but same-store sales decreased 0.4 percent…
HanesBrands Adjusted Q3 Earnings Grow 16 Percent
HanesBrands, which owns the Champion and Hanes brands, lifted its guidance for the year after reporting stronger-than-expected third-quarter results…
Skechers Opens Second Store in Times Square
Skechers USA, Inc. opened a flagship store at the front of Times Square. Located on the famed Bow Tie in the heart of Times Square, the new location will welcome more than 300,000 passersby daily…
Activist Hedge Fund Buys Big Stake in Cabela’s
Elliott Management Corp. has acquired a significant stake in Cabela’s Inc. and is seeking to explore strategic options with the retailer's board, including a possible sale of…
Bates Accessories Acquires Custom Brand Footwear
Bates Accessories Inc., a manufacturer of belts, bags, wallets and sandals since 1989, has purchased Custom Brand Footwear of Delevan, WI…
Giant USA GM Elysa Walk to Join Burton
Giant USA General Manager Elysa Walk will resign Nov. 6 to take a new position with Burton Snowboards in Vermont…
Ibex Taps Kaplan As New VP of Sales
Ibex Outdoor Clothing has hired Matt Kaplan as vice president of sales, effective Nov. 4, 2015…
OrthoLite to Sponsor the Brooklyn Nets
OrthoLite, the maker of insoles, has signed on as a sponsor of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets…
CCMP Capital Completes Acquisition of Shoes for Crews
CCMP Capital Advisors, LLC completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Shoes For Crews, a leader in slip-resistant footwear…
Big 5 Sporting Goods Misses Q3 Street Forecasts
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported its second-quarter earnings came in at the lower end of guidance while sales fell short of plan. Sales were hurt by challenging comparisons against strong World Cup sales in 2014 as well as the continuing impact of the
