3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (974+ words) Designer Brands Inc. reported that sales of Topo Athletic jumped 24 percent in the second quarter to pace robust growth across its Branded Portfolio segment. Officials expect the running and trail footwear brand to surpass $100 million in sales next year. Howe…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1092+ words) Most industry watchers believed the trade channel would see a reinvigorated business based on each receiving new allocations of Nike and Jordan product over the last year. It turns out a downturn in lifestyle athletic may trump a Jordan release....

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (145+ words) Puma SE has appointed Steve Cecchini, formerly at Nike, as its new senior vice president, sports marketing, effective October 1, 2026. He will report directly to Puma CEO Arthur Hoeld. In his new role, Cecchini will further develop Puma’s sports marketing organization,…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (785+ words) S&P Global Ratings revised its debt ratings outlook on VF Corp. to positive from stable due to the company's progress in paying down debt. The ratings agency expects VF will reduce leverage below 3x in fiscal 2027 as it grows organic…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (107+ words) Famous Footwear’s Q2 Impacted by Later BTS Back-to-School season, Softness in Lifestyle Athletic Caleres Inc. reported earnings topped guidance in the second quarter, but sales fell short as Famous Footwear’s comps fell 5.9 percent due to a later back to school season…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (199+ words) Under Armour and Yale Athletics announced a 10-year extension of their longstanding partnership. The brand first partnered with Yale in 2016. Under Armour and Yale Athletics announced a 10-year extension of their longstanding partnership The brand first partnered with Yale in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1013+ words) Lululemon Athletica Inc. slashed its full-year guidance for the second straight quarter as softer-than-expected Q2 sales have deteriorated further in Q3 in its largest markets: North America and China. Beyond weak responses to new product launches, Lululemon told analysts its core legging…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (179+ words) Lands’ End Inc., which is shifting to a licensing model, reported a profit against a loss in the second quarter as sales improved 2.7 percent. Results came in at the lower end of guidance and the retailer slightly lowered its full-year…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (270+ words) Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported that sales jumped 32 percent in the fiscal first quarter ended July 31. Operating earnings on an adjusted basis nearly doubled due in part to tariff refunds. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc reported that sales jumped 32 percent in…...