Crocs, Inc. Vows to Appeal U.S. Patent Office Clog Design Ruling
The USPTO found the patent issued to Crocs in 2006, which covers the design of its Classic Clog, to be invalid for technical reasons
Escalade Sees Solid Q2 Sales Gains
Second quarter overcame new product pipeline fills from prior year and saw growth in the company’s fitness and basketball product categories
FeraDyne Outdoors Names Three New Inside Regional Sales Managers
Andy Cardwell, Jonathan Coggin and Mark Jenkins are charged with developing new business relationships and providing superior customer support to existing and prospective new members of the FeraDyne dealer base.
Umbro Unveils Marketing Campaign With Ashlyn Harris
Umbro’s new marketing campaign, shot in Harris’ hometown of Cocoa Beach, FL where she plays for the Orlando Pride of the NSWL, encourages fans to share their passion for the game anywhere, anytime.
Timberland Marks 25 Years Of Employee Volunteer Program
The outdoor lifestyle brand will lead service initiatives throughout August, September and October while also encouraging consumers to find volunteer opportunities in their communities through VolunteerMatch.org.
Nautilus Unveils Collegiate Bowflex Max Trainer Line
The branded machines feature colors, logos and mascots from three universities.
The North Face To Launch Climbing Campaign
The Walls Are Meant For Climbing Campaign aims to spark conversation about building trust and community around – and beyond – climbing walls.
Sharkbanz Shark Deterrent Expands To European Union
The maker of Sharkbanz 2 and the Shark Leash now ships and sells via Amazon to all 26 EU countries, 23 of which have 41 thousand miles of coastline frequented by beachgoers.
TJX Beats Fiscal Q2 Estimates, Raises Annual Outlook
Net sales for the second quarter of Fiscal 2018 increased 6 percent to $8.4 billion and consolidated comparable store sales increased 3 percent on top of last year’s 4 percent increase.
Cherokee Global Brands Adds New Financial Reporting Director
Cherokee, Inc. has appointed Kimberly Doyle as director of financial reporting and internal controls. In this role, Doyle will be responsible for leading the European-based finance team in Amsterdam. Commenting on the appointment, Jason Boling, chief financial officer of Cherokee Global Brands said, “Kimberly’s extensive experience in finance, accounting and internal controls with multi-national organizations […]
Sportsman’s Warehouse Opens Ninth California Location
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Stockton, CA.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sees Flat Q2 Comps; Shares Fall On Ugly Outlook
Consolidated same-store sales are currently expected to decline in the low single digits in the third quarter
Ironclad Postpones Q2 Report; Updates Outlook
The company now estimates that net sales will be in the range of approximately $20 million to $22 million
Under Armour CEO Resigns From Trump Business Council
Kevin Plank Resigns Exits Trump’s American Manufacturing Council Over Weak Response to Charlottesville Violence
VF Corp. To Acquire Dickies Parent in $820 Million Deal; Raises 2017 Outlook
VF Corp. revenue is now expected to reach $11.85 billion in 2017, up 3.5 percent on a reported basis (up 4.5 percent currency neutral), and includes about a $200 million contribution from Williamson-Dickie.
