Recall: Future Motion Onewheel Electric Skateboards
Future Motion has recalled its Onewheel self-balancing electric skateboards, according to a statement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Fila Resets Innovation And Design Teams In Reorganization
Fila Holdings Corp. announced reorganizing its global teams to support the establishment of its Futura Innovation Team, focused on innovation and sustainability, and Design Team, tasked with developing global product ranges. Key hires include Luca Bertolino, Mikal Peveto, David Bond, Torsten Hochstetter and Paola Loglisci.
Scheels To Open Store In Tulsa
Scheels announced plans to open its first All Sports store to Oklahoma, scheduled to open Fall 2024 in Tulsa.
The Buckle Sees Slight Earnings Decline In Third Quarter
The Buckle Inc. announced that net income for the fiscal quarter ended October 29, 2022 was $61.4 million, or $1.24 per share, about flat with or $62.6 million, or $1.26, a year ago, representing a decline of 1.9 percent. Comps increased 3 percent.
Canada Goose Launches Share Repurchase Program
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. announced plans to purchase for cancellation up to 5.42 million subordinate voting shares over a twelve month period.
Record 166.3 Million Shoppers Expected During Thanksgiving Weekend
An estimated 166.3 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This figure is almost 8 million more consumers than last year and is the highest estimate since the NRF began tracking the data in 2017.
Retail Sales Growing As Holiday Season Begins
Retail sales grew again in October as consumers set aside concerns about inflation and many got a jump start on the holiday season, the National Retail Federation said. The U.S. Census Bureau said overall retail sales in October were up 1.3 percent from September and up 8.3 percent year over year.
Foot Locker Raises Guidance As Third Quarter Exceeds Plan
Foot Locker, Inc. slightly lifted its outlook for the year after reporting third-quarter sales and earnings came in above expectations. Comparable-store sales in the third quarter increased 0.8 percent year-over-year. Mary Dillon, president and chief executive officer. “Despite the tough environment, our expanding customer base remained resilient.”
Delta Apparel Finishes Solid Year Despite Fourth Quarter Challenges
Delta Apparel Inc. reported a small loss in the fourth quarter ended October 1 on a slight sales increase. Earnings were slightly down for the year as gross margin pressures offset an 11 percent revenue gain.
Athleta Sees Flat Comps In Third Quarter
Gap, Inc. reported comparable sales at Athleta were flat in the third quarter. Net sales of $340 million were up 6 percent compared to last year.
Ross Stores Lifts Outlook On Better-Than-Expected Q3
Ross Stores Inc. raised its outlook for the full year after reporting third-quarter results that came in well ahead of its guidance.
OR To Shift 2024 Winter Show To November 2023, Adds January Conference
Outdoor Retailer said that starting November 2023, the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show will shift from early January to November and be rebranded as Outdoor Retailer Winter.
Motiv Group Names SVP, Strategy And Partnerships
Motiv Group hired running industry veteran, John Smith, as senior vice president of strategy and partnerships.
USA Shooting Announces New CEO
USA Shooting hired Craig Kozeniesky as CEO, effective early January 2023. Brent McPherson will serve as interim CEO, and Alex Szablewski as interim COO until Kozeniesky assumes his role full-time.
Foot Locker Opens Distribution Center In Reno
Foot Locker, Inc. opened a new distribution center in Reno, NV. The more than $40 million, 465,000-square-foot facility will support the company’s distribution of more than 20 million units and support over 300 stores on the West Coast. The facility will also cut shipping times in the region “by more than 50 percent.”
