September 20, 2017 Toys R Us Sees Future in Store Experience
The declaration of CEO David Brandon lays out a detailed strategy of how the bankrupt toy retailer plans to reverse its fortunes, starting with this Holiday season, which historically represents 40% of annual sales. New Study Sees Risk from Playing Football at Young Age
The Boston University study found that football players who began playing tackle football before the age of 12 had a significantly higher rate of behavioral and mental function deficits than players who took up the game later in life. Atomic and Salomon Will Exit ISPO
The largest winter sports company in the world won’t be at the largest winter sports show in the world this January as more and more brands assess the value of trade shows in the current market. Mixed Results from Alpargatas and Vulcabras
Shorn of the Reebok brand and heavily exposed to the weak Brazilian market, Alpargatas saw global sales fall 15% to BZL 859.6 million ($272.4 mm) as its domestic sales dropped 22% to BRL 445.7 million but net income was flat at BRL54.3 million ($17.2 mm) as a result of a lower tax rate.
Susquehanna raises the outlook to positive from neutral with a price target of $17 on the theory that HIBB’s heavy exposure to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will benefit its digital business. Etcetera: Perry Ellis, Madshus, Dick’s
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