SGB Update

OrthoLite Launches New Marketing Campaign

The marketing campaign, The Secret Inside, was based on research that validated the importance of the insole as well as the value on branded components to consumers.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Raises Outlook On Strong Q3

Dick’s Sporting Goods raised its guidance after it reported third-quarter results that easily exceeded earnings and comp expectations. The performance was driven by a 5.2-percent comp sales increase and gross margin expansion.

Delta Apparel’s Q4 Impacted By Tax Charge

The lack of an extra week of sales, coupled with the unfavorable impact of tax expense in this year’s quarter compared to a tax benefit in the prior-year period, lowered diluted earnings by approximately 15 cents per share.

Nike Signs Supermodel Bella Hadid

The 20-year-old will star in the brand’s #NewYorkMade campaign to highlight Nike’s new five-story store in lower Manhattan.

Vibram’s Bikila Lawsuit Dismissed

A lawsuit by the family of legendary Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila over Vibram’s use of the Bikila name on one of its FiveFingers models was dismissed.

Swims Parent Sees Q3 Loss

Swims, acquired in July, remains on track with its integration process with growth expected in the North American and international markets.

Tenkara Rod Co. Reels In New PR

Groundswell PR will oversee its media relations to drive the brand’s story across a myriad of editorial channels.

OluKai Invests In Headwear Brand

The footwear brand’s investment in Melin, a West Coast headwear brand in the luxury and youth culture space, follows on its investment in eyewear brand Kaenon.