Skechers Easily Tops Wall Street’s Q3 Targets
Skechers USA Inc. reported net earnings in the third quarter jumped 41.8 percent on a 16.2 percent revenue gain. The top-line gains were driven by double-digit increases in its company-owned Skechers retail business worldwide and its international subsidiary and joint venture businesses.
Under Armour First-Ever Subscription Box
ArmourBox is able to provide a high level of customization by tapping into the brand’s unique AI system to help arm its human stylists with initial recommendations based off of the subscriber’s profile, purchase data from UA.com and Under Armour’s Connected Fitness customers.
Foot Locker Foundation Holds 17th Annual On Our Feet Fundraising Gala
The event, which took place on Tuesday, October 17 at New York City’s Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, benefited educational and other youth initiatives supported by the Foot Locker Foundation.
Accell Group Appoints New CEO
Accell Group N.V has appointed Ton Anbeek as its new chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors.
Boot Barn Supporting Troops With Socks For Soldiers Event
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. is partnering with Operation: Care and Comfort to support active military troops serving overseas with a nationwide “Socks for Soldiers” event.
Timberland Takes Five-Year Urban Greening Commitment To Philadelphia
In partnership with the Center City District and the Center City District Foundation, Timberland and its partners helped restore a portion of abandoned tracks from the Reading Railroad, which will ultimately become a new public green space for the city known as the Rail Park.
Under Armour Partners With St. Olaf College
Under Armour has reached a uniform deal with St. Olaf College, based in Northfield, MN.
OrthoLite Hires Key Account Sales Manager
After a 27-year tenure at Nike, Larry O’Brien will help OrthoLite further strengthen and expand upon the company’s longtime partnership with Nike across all categories.
Team USA Collection Available At Old Navy
Old Navy introduced a new cold-weather accessories collection designed in partnership with the United States Olympic Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.
George Foreman To Launch Comfort Shoe Line
FootSmart.com announced a new collaboration created by George Foreman, the popular businessman, TV personality, and two-time world heavyweight champion, on a walking shoe collection.
Arkansas’ Midwest Sporting Goods Closing
Midwest Sporting Goods in Fort Smith, AK is closing after 77 years in business.
Winners Announced For NASGW Leadership Awards
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), the association representing shooting sports wholesalers, manufacturers, and their trade partners, announced the winners of their annual Leadership and Caliber Awards last night at the NASGW Expo Awards Dinner.
Puma’s Q3 Earnings Surge, Lifts Outlook
Puma reported operating earnings vaulted 68.3 percent in the third quarter as it continued its streak of double-digit top-line growth.
Outdoor Retailer Releases Show Dates For Next Five Years
The five-year calendar begins with the previously announced 2018 dates and extends through 2022. It also reaffirms Outdoor Retailer’s commitment to Denver.
KT Tape Signs Beach Volleyball Rookie Of The Year
KT Tape, a category leader in kinesiology taping products, signed beach volleyball player Sara Hughes as an athlete ambassador.
