Tilly’s Q4 Falls Short Of Guidance
Tilly’s Inc. reported earnings improved modestly in the fourth quarter and came in the lower end of its projections. Same-store sale were flat, also slightly below guidance.
Clarus’ Q4 Sales Climb 27 Percent
Clarus Corp., the parent of Black Diamond Equipment, Sierra Bulletts and PIEPS, reported sales in the fourth quarter rose 27 percent along with strong earnings improvement.
Former Newell Director Indicates Support For Starboard’s Efforts In Public Statement
Starboard Value LP, the hedge fund seeking to replace Newell Brands’ board, commented on the public support for Starboard’s efforts provided by Kevin Conroy – the 5th director to resign from Newell’s Board of Directors since late January.
NSSF Supports President’s School Safety Plan Initiative
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, announced its support for President Donald Trump’s plan to help ensure children are kept safe and that firearms remain beyond the reach of prohibited individuals while respecting the rights of law-abiding firearms owners.
Hoka One One Partners With OutsidePR
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Brands, has tabbed Sausalito-based OutsidePR to represent the brand.
Headsweats Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Hat Design Contest
Headsweats is inviting the public to join them in celebrating a major milestone by entering original artwork for the chance to be featured on a limited-edition 20th anniversary performance trucker hat.
Berkshire Hathaway’s Apparel Segment Sees Modest Gain In 2017
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported sales from apparel and footwear businesses – including Fruit of the Loom, Garan, H.H. Brown Shoe Group and Brooks Sports – increased 1.2 percent in 2017 compared to 2016, to $4.2 billion.
Eagle Creek Promotes Dan Funk To Retail Merchandising Manager
Eagle Creek is proud to announce they have promoted Dan Funk to Retail Merchandising Manager.
Skechers To Launch Garfield Collection
Skechers USA Inc. announced that it will introduce a collection within the BOBS from Skechers division featuring the massively popular Garfield character – star of the popular syndicated comic strip.
Red Wing Shoes Uveils Wall of Honor For Skilled Laborers
Red Wing asked for customer stories in the summer of 2017, and after receiving nearly 500 submissions, selected 32 to highlight, along with their boots, on a permanent, physical Wall of Honor at its flagship store in Red Wing, MN.
Clarus Promotes John Walbrecht To President
Clarus Corp., the parent of lack Diamond, Sierra and PIEPS, promoted John Walbrecht to president. Walbrecht has been with Clarus for nearly 18 months, serving as president of the company’s Outdoor Group.
White House Backs Off On Raising Age For Buying Guns
The Trump administration on Sunday night proposed providing some school personnel with “rigorous” firearms training while intending to establish a federal commission to examine other proposals, such as raising the age to purchase some weapons.
Yue Yuen’s Revenues Climb 18 Percent in February
Yue Yuen reported revenues of $691.0 million against $584.9 million in the same period a year ago, representing a gain of 18.1 percent.
Art Gun Acquires DTG2Go Business
Delta Apparel Inc. announced that Art Gun, LLC, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has acquired substantially all of the assets of TeeShirt Ink Inc. d/b/a DTG2Go, a premium provider of digital, direct-to-garment printed products.
Nordstrom Announces Investments In Digital Technology
Nordstrom closed deals to acquire two retail technology companies: BevyUp, the innovators behind a digital selling tool, and MessageYes, a platform rooted in conversational commerce.
