SGB Update

Buckle’s Comps Slide In April

The Buckle Inc. reported comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the four-week period ended May 5, 2018 decreased 3.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended May 6, 2017.

Canadian Tire Sees Earnings Dip In Q1 But Sales Improve

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited  reported earnings dipped in the first quarter due to accelerated depreciation expense but consolidated same-store sales grew 5.2 percent in the quarter and retail gross margins improved. FGL’s same store sales increased 3.9 percent.

Canadian Tire Agrees To Acquire Helly Hansen

Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd (CTC). entered into an agreement to purchase Helly Hansen, the maker of sportswear and workwear based in Oslo, Norway. The purchase price was Canadian $985 million (U.S. $771 mm).

Mossberg Terminates Relationship With Dick’s Sporting Goods

O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., the firearms manufacturer, announced the company’s decision to discontinue selling products to Dick’s Sporting Goods, and the company’s subsidiary, Field & Stream, in response to their hiring of gun control lobbyists in April.

Helinox Hires Marketing And Sales Chiefs

Helinox, the maker of  lightweight collapsible furniture, announced the hiring of a VP of marketing, Azul Couzens and a VP of sales, Trudy Hutton.

Adidas Partners With Grambling State

Grambling State University Athletics and Adidas announced a multi-year partnership. Adidas will become the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand of the Tigers through the 2022-2023 season.

Zumiez Sees Modest April Comp Gain

Zumiez Inc. announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended May 5, 2018 increased 3.7 percent to $58.6 million, compared to $56.5 million for the four-week period ended April 29, 2017.