Foot Locker Quarterly Sales Hit $1.78B
The retailer grew comps 4.7 percent, opened 23 new stores, remodeled or relocated 64 and paid shareholders $350 million during the quarter ended July 30.
Hibbett Sports Beats Expectations By A Penny
The athletic specialty retailer, which operates 5,000-square-foot stores in smaller markets, said its focus on footwear paid off in the quarter ended July 30.
Nike Enters Americas Supply Chain Partnership
Nike, Inc. and affiliates of Apollo Global Management have entered into a strategic partnership regarding the apparel supply chain in the Americas.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Q2 Sales Up Double Digits
Three store openings and a 2.9 percent increase in same-store sales fueled the hook-and-bullet retailer’s growth during the quarter ended July 30.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Expands to New States
Sportsman’s Warehouse’s planned four-store expansion will include inaugural locations in North Carolina and West Virginia.
Equinox Debuts Tier X Training Program
Equinox, a high-performance lifestyle company, debuted their Tier X training program.
Adidas Banks On NMD Craze, Releases 20 New Models
The Adidas NMDs have become a footwear sensation, selling out within minutes of being stocked. Now the brand releases 20 new colorways to select retailers.
Reimagining the Iconic Mary Jane Into an Active Lifestyle Option
Soft Star Shoes is making a reinvented Mary Jane style for kids that ditches the tight-toed leather for active-lifestyle materials.
Shoe Carnival, SIM Partners Named Smarties Award Finalists
SIM Partners and Shoe Carnival have been named finalists in the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) 2016 Global Smarties Awards.
Shred and Slytech Name Italian Distributor
Shred Optics and Slytech Protection named DSB Bonandrini as its new Italian distribution partner for the mountain bike market.
FLA Releases First Factory Compensation Report
The Fair Labor Association’s (FLA) report includes compensation data at dozens of factories used by global athletic and outdoor apparel brands.
Venture Snowboards Back in Action
After last winter’s hiatus, Silverton, CO-based craft manufacturer Venture Snowboards is returning for the 2016/17 winter season.
American Suppressor Association Adds Board Member
Brad Johnson has been appointed to the American Suppressor Association (ASA) board of directors.
Electric Pop-Up Store Hits the Road
Electric, a Southern California eyewear brand, stated that its coast-to-coast Legends of the Volt Tour is underway.
