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DSW Expands DSW Kids Nationwide

DSW Inc. announced the launch of DSW Kids in over 200 stores and 40 states across the country. The retail expansion will include footwear for kids of all ages, from infants and toddlers through teens.

Cowboys Players Top Best Sellers in Football Licensed Apparel

The NFLPA, via its licensing and marketing arm NFL Players Inc., released an updated list of the Top 50 ranked football players based on overall licensed products sales. Four Dallas Cowboys were among the Top 5 Best-Sellers, with Dez Bryant taking the No.1 spot.

GNC Replaces CEO After Poor Q2

GNC Holdings, Inc. replaced its CEO Mike Archbold with interim CEO Robert F. Moran, after disappointing second quarter results, with reported revenue decreasing 2.4 percent, or $673.2 million, as compared to the year prior.

Sequential Brands Q2 Revenues up 70 Percent

Sequential Brands Group Inc. reported total revenue grew 70 percent in the second quarter and they expect to earn a minimum of $100 million in royalties this year.

Amer Sports Grows Q2 Sales 6 Percent

Amer Sports grew net sales 6 percent in currency-neutral terms in the second quarter despite taking a big hit at Wilson due to U.S. retail bankruptcies.

Adidas Lifts Guidance Again on Strong Sales

Adidas AG increased its full-year forecast for a fourth time this year after receiving boosts from the Euro 2016 tournament and a payment to bring an early close to a sponsorship deal with England’s Chelsea soccer club.