Macy’s Sees Comps Declining In 2017
Macy’s Inc. reported earnings declined in the fourth quarter and year while projecting same-store sales in 2017 would decline between 2.2 percent and 3.3 percent.
Vail To Acquire Vermont’s Stowe Mountain Resort
The resort operator entered an agreement to acquire its first East Coast mountain resort for a purchase price of $50 million, subject to certain adjustments.
Nautilus Sees Double-Digit Revenue Growth In Q4
The 15.2 percent gain was driven by higher sales in the retail segment resulting from the acquisition of Octane Fitness, partially offset by single-digit declines in organic retail segment and direct segment sales.
Dick’s Opens Stores In Iowa, New York And Georgia
Grand opening celebrations for new stores in Davenport, IA, Queens, NY and Hinesville, GA will occur March 10 through March 12.
Club Ride Apparel Launches Tees for Trails Program
Every year, the company will donate 50 percent of sales from their Tees For Trails line purchased on ClubRideApparel.com to non-profit organizations that promote trail advocacy.
Patagonia Launches ‘Defend Utah’s Public Lands’ Campaign
Patagonia launched a campaign urging residents of Utah to call Utah Governor Gary Herbert to “keep public lands in public hands” and retract his call for the Trump administration to rescind the Bears Ears National Monument.
Montana Governor Confirms Interest In Outdoor Retailer
“I would welcome the chance to explore this or other opportunities with the Outdoor Industry Association and its partners,” he wrote.
Cherokee Global Brands Appoints Two Board Members
Carol Baiocchi was formerly senior vice president, footwear for Kohl’s while Carol Baiocchi was most recently CEO of Portero Luxury and is a former president of Champion Athletic.
Boa Technology Launches New Brand Identity
The updated branding will debut across a newly launched consumer-focused website, and will be featured in consumer and trade advertising beginning next month.
Skechers Signs Rob Lowe
The film and television actor, who previously worked with Skechers 15 years ago, will support a new Skechers men’s footwear marketing campaign set to launch in Spring 2017.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Hold Grand Opening in Moses Lake, WA
The store will be the ninth Sportsman’s Warehouse location in the state of Washington and 77th overall.
Garmin Expands Professional Cycling Team Sponsorships
Garmin will continue to sponsor the Cannondale-Drapac Pro Cycling Team and the Movistar Team, and welcomes the Astana Pro Team, FDJ Pro Team and Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka this year.
L.L. Bean To Sponsor PBA Bowling Tournament
L.L. Bean reached an agreement to become the title sponsor of this year’s PBA League Elias Cup Portland, ME.
Under Armour Signs Southampton Goalkeeper
Under Armour signed Fraser Forster, the English international and Southampton goalkeeper, as a brand ambassador.
Project Las Vegas Adds Educational Content To Show
Moderators include CFDA member and creative director, Luis Fernandez, who will lead The P1V0T Sessions: Maker Movement discussion focused on tech experts weighing in on the current impact advances in technology have on fashion design and production.
