The North Face Donates $10K To Big City Mountaineers
The gift will help introduce underprivileged urban youth to the outdoors through wilderness mentoring experiences.
Kinsey’s Adds Randy Groff To Sales Team
Groff comes to the company with an archery retail background and more than a decade of experience in the pro shop, customer service and event planning at Lancaster Archery Supply.
Ibex To Share DTC Revenue With Retailers
The outdoor merino wool apparel brand will share 10 percent of all ibex.com direct-to-consumer sales within specified local regions with participating retailers.
Anta Signs Manny Pacquiao
The Chinese sportswear brand hopes signing the boxer will improve its brand influence across the globe, as well as help strengthen its presence in the training and boxing market.
Intrawest Resorts Narrows Q1 Loss
The slight improvement reflected strong summer visitation at resorts and diligent management of expenses.
Sequential Brands’ Q3 Boosted By Acquisitions
Earnings grew 50 percent on an adjusted basis with the the help of healthy contributions from core brands Jessica Simpson, William Rast and Heelys as well as a number of recent acquisitions.
Adidas Q3 Earnings Climb 15.3 Percent
Adidas AG reported strong third-quarter results, helped by double-digit sales increases in its performance business and at its urban wear units Adidas Originals and Neo. The company also announced plans to restructure its Reebok brand.
Gildan Activewear Lowers Guidance On Q3 Shortfall
Gildan Activewear Inc. slightly lowered its guidance for the year due to lower than anticipated results in the third quarter and tempered branded apparel sales expectations in the fourth quarter.
Fox Factory Raises Guidance On Above-Plan Q3
Adjusted earnings rose 14.5 percent on a 2.7 percent gain, with growth seen across its powered vehicle segment.
Wolverine Unveils Customizable Boot Program
Wolverine, the flagship brand of Wolverine Worldwide, introduced Wolverine Workshop, a new customization service allowing customers to design their own Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots online.
Fitbit Outlook Falls Short, Stock Tumbles
With its growth and profits slowing and an outlook below expectations, Wall Street pummeled the fitness tracking company’s stock in afterhours trading.
Lew’s Fishing Acquired By Peak Rock Capital Affiliate
Headquartered in Springfield, MO, Lew’s supplies branded fishing products for mass market retailers, sporting goods chains and specialty outdoor retailers.
Zumiez’s October Sales Jump
The action sports retailer lifted its guidance following its report of a 10.2 percent October comp gain.
Report: JackRabbit Hits Selling Block
Sources told Bloomberg Finish Line’s run specialty segment could draw interest from private equity firms and other sporting goods chains.
Under Armour Opens Boston Brand House
The new location will offer localized Boston apparel, including Boston Red Sox gear and the New England Patriots NFL Combine Authentic Team collection.
