SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Sport Chek’s Q3 Comps Grow 7.7 Percent
Canadian Tire Corp. reported same-store sales at its FGL Sports segment were up 6.2 percent in the third quarter. Same-store sales at Sport Chek increased 7.7 percent.
Puma Lifts Guidance After Robust Q3
Net earnings nearly doubled in the third quarter. Sales grew 10.7 percent on a currency-neutral basis, led by gains of 12.2 percent in the Americas region and 11.9 percent in the EMEA.
NRF: Retailers Ready To Work With New President
National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay congratulated the winners of Tuesday’s federal elections and pledged to work with President-elect Donald Trump and the new Congress on a pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda.
Nike To Open Mega-Store In Lower Manhattan
The five-story 55,000-square-foot location in New York City’s Soho neighborhood is designed to “deliver the best of Nike’s personalized services,” including exclusive trial spaces, product customization and access to digital platforms.
Adidas Launches Soccer Boot App
Adidas introduced a new concept of football shoes sold through an exclusive platform: the Adidas Glitch app.
Vapur Adds Sales Reps Across U.S.
The flexible water bottle manufacturer added new representation to seven key markets in the U.S. – Mid Atlantic and New England, Southern California, South and Southeastern U.S., Pacific Northwest and Hawaii.
Planet Fitness Donates Member Fees To Anti-Bullying Causes
Each $10 donation will help combat the judgement and bullying faced by teens through the funding of programming, training and resources.
GolfTec Reels From Golfsmith Closings, Opens Stand-Alone Centers
GolfTec, a provider of golf lessons and club fittings, will move forward with plans to open multiple stand-alone improvement centers before the end of 2016, and more than 20 new openings in major markets throughout the first half of 2017.
Rawlings Unveils 2016 Gold Glove Award Winners
This year’s class of honorees includes nine past winners of the Rawlings Gold Glove Award and nine first-time winners.
TRX Snags Dick’s SG And Academy Sports For National Retail Distribution
The retail expansion means TRX products are now available in more than 1,000 stores nationwide.
GoPro Recalls Karma Drone
The recall involves approximately 2,500 Karma drones purchased by consumers since October 23.
Saucony Runner First American On NYC Marathon Podium Since 2010
Molly Huddle became the first American runner — male or female — to win a spot on the podium at this year’s New York City Marathon.
BiPro Signs New Female Athletes
BiPro, the endurance protein nutrition company operated by the Agropur Cooperative, signed pro triathletes Kirsten Kasper and Taylor Spivey to its team of athletes.
Iconix Brand’s Q3 Earnings Turn Around
The parent of Starter, Danskin, Umbro and a number of other athletic and fashion brands reported a profit in the third quarter ended September 30 against a loss a year due to fewer non-recurring charges in the latest period and a stabilization of sales across its portfolio.
Outdoor Retailer, Grassroots Agree To New Trade Show Schedule
The biggest change comes at Outdoor Retailer, which, starting in 2018, will move its Summer Market trade show to June and Winter Market to November.
