SGB Update

Macy’s Tops Q4 Guidance

Macy’s Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street’s targets while providing an upbeat outlook for the year.

Fitbit Q4 Falls Short Of Wall Street’s Targets

Fitbit Inc. reported a non-GAPP loss of $5 million, or 2 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, worse than Wall Street’s consensus estimate of break-even results. Said James Park, CEO, “In 2018 we’ll focus on managing down expenses, continuing to expand in the smartwatch category and supporting our engaged global community on their health and fitness journeys.”

Camber Outdoors Opens 2018 Pitchfest Applications

Now in its fourth year, Camber Outdoors’ Pitchfest combines a 10-week intensive mentoring program for women-led businesses with a live “pitch” event to some of the active-outdoors industries’ most influential CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders.

Vans Launches Customer Loyalty Program

Vans Family is an interactive and intuitive loyalty program designed to recognize, reward and celebrate Vans fans for who they are and what they like to do.

Play It Again Parent Sees Earnings Improvement In 2017

Winmark Corporation, the parent of Play It Again Sports,  reported net income for the year ended December 30, 2017 of $24.6 million, or $5.66 per share, compared to net income of $22.2 million, or $5.13, in 2016.

Chums & Beyond Coastal Hire New E-Commerce Director

Chums, the travel and active lifestyle accessory producer, and sister brand Beyond Coastal, the sun care product manufacturer, announced the hire of Susie Tew as e-commerced director at the companies’ Salt Lake City office.

5.11 Extends Sponsorship Of CrossFit Games

5.11 will continue as The Official Sponsor for the CrossFit Games Service Open, and will be the title sponsor of the CrossFit Games Europe Regional in Berlin, Germany. Additionally, the 5.11 team will be present at all other CrossFit Games Regional Events around the globe.