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NBC News
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- NBC News
REI 4th of July Sale: 19+ best deals to shop from Hoka, Saucony, Patagonia and more
REI's Fourth of July sale is officially here — it runs from June 27 to July 7 — which means that now is the best time to get tons of deals on everything you may want or need for the season. REI is a go-to retailer for outdoor essentials, running shoes, fitness, tech and more. It also sells items from premium brands like Hoka, Saucony, Patagonia and more. Below, I rounded up the best deals from REI's Fourth of July sale, including discounts on those brands and more. Plus, if you plan on doing lots of shopping at REI, you may also want to sign up for an REI membership, which provides a lot more benefits, like exclusive sales on premium brands and bonus gift cards. The membership costs $30 (which you pay once) and lasts a lifetime. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. The best deals from REI's Fourth of July sale in 2025 All of the deals below are from brands we've covered in the past or are ones that have at least a 4-star average rating from 50 reviews or more at REI. 4.5-star rating from 456 reviews at REI Hoka makes some of our favorite running and walking shoes, and that includes the Clifton 9. I tried out a sample of the Clifton 9 shoes and mainly used them for casual activities like walking to and from the train to get to work and walking around the park. These shoes have a great amount of cushioning on the bottoms and my feet felt incredibly comfortable for hours. They also provided excellent support for my medium-arch feet. Plus, the top of the shoes have a breathable mesh and it allows my feet to breathe as I move, preventing them from overheating. The soles also have strong traction, so I didn't have to worry about slipping on uneven ground. 4.2-star rating from 326 reviews at REI Lifestraw sells a popular portable filter that lets you safely drink water from outdoor water sources without consuming potentially harmful bacteria, like and chemicals like chlorine and pesticides, according to the brand. This option includes a similar filter with activated carbon, but since it's a bottle, you can use it to hold more than 20 ounces of clean filtered water. It has a flip-top straw lid and you can attach it to the side of your bag or belt loop. 4.4-star rating from 494 reviews at REI Garmin makes some of our favorite and most effective smartwatches and fitness trackers. The Instinct 2 Solar, which you can charge via solar power, is a combination of a GPS device and wellness monitor, since it can track your sleep habits, stress and heart activity, according to the brand. It has up to 28 days worth of battery life and it's thermal, shock and water resistant, up to 100 meters. 4.6-star rating from 236 reviews at REI The Teva Original Universal sandals have a simple but extremely functional design. The sandals have adjustable straps, foam midsoles, arch support and the top material dries fast, so you can wear them in different types of environments. 4.4-star rating from 461 reviews at REI The Saucony Tempus road-running shoes, which are made of a mixture of EVA foam and recycled polyester, have medium cushioning on the bottoms and the tops are made of breathable mesh to help keep your feet cool and dry as you run. The top of the midsoles also have extra support to keep your feet stable and comfortable as they hit the ground with each stride. 4.4-star rating from 60 reviews at REI This protective sun hat has a UPF 40 rating, which means that it blocks around 98% of harmful ultraviolet rays that cause skin damage and sunburns. It's ideal for wearing to the beach, lounging poolside or for staying outside for hours on end at a sports game. It's made of a lightweight straw-style, polyester material and is available in more than five designs. 4.8-star rating from 178 reviews at REI The flexible running shorts have an adjustable waistband and a drawcord, making them ideal for outdoor activities, including swimming, as well as casual wear, according to the brand. There are two side pockets as well as a back pocket and the shorts have a five-inch inseam. 4.7-star rating from 115 reviews at REI Polarized glasses help protect your eyes from sunlight but they also make it much easier to see on those super bright days. Each of the lenses are made of polarized glass, which enhances your eyesight and helps you see more clearly by reducing glare, according to the brand. The lenses also have a smudge-resistant coating and non-slip pads on the nose bridge to prevent them from sliding off your face. 4.5-star rating from 90 reviews at REI These Adidas running shoes have maximum cushioning on the soles, providing extra comfort and support as your feet hit the ground. The tops of the shoes are made of a layered mesh material that makes the shoes breathable while also keeping the top of your feet comfortable. 4.4-star rating from 134 reviews at REI This REI Co-op base layer is a half-zip, which allows you to open it up during warmer days or you can zip it up during colder moments. It's made of a flexible polyester and spandex material that makes it great to wear as the base layer during hikes or for outdoors. The sleeves also have thumb loops to keep your hands warm and flat seams for more comfortable wear, according to the brand. 4.3-star rating from 7,795 review at REI The super popular Stanley tumbler is popular for a reason — it keeps drinks ice cold for hours, up to 12 or more in my experience. The Quencher has a comfortable rounded handle and a sturdy straw that doesn't get warped over time. The bottom also makes it easy to fit in the cup holder of a car, treadmill or backpack. Plus, it's available in tons of styles so you can find one that fits your preferences. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a commerce editor at NBC Select, where I regularly cover deals and sale events at REI and other similar retailers. I've also written about REI's membership benefits and details. I researched deals across REI's site for this story.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
This Stock's Unusually Active Options Should Have Investors Running to Buy
I'm obsessed with sports-related stocks. Always have been. I've followed Nike (NKE) for several decades. There's no business I won't watch if it's even remotely involved in sports & leisure pursuits. It's been a while since I've covered a sports-related stock. The last was in late May with Amer Sports (AS) and On Holding (ONON). Before that, it was probably in January. It doesn't happen often. Learn How This Options Strategy Generates Income and Limits Losses Zeta Global (ZETA) Attracts Bullish Traders as AI Marketing Gains Traction GS Iron Condor Could See a 33% Return in 3 Weeks Get exclusive insights with the FREE Barchart Brief newsletter. Subscribe now for quick, incisive midday market analysis you won't find anywhere else. So, today, as I considered a subject for my commentary, Wolverine World Wide (WWW), the Michigan-based maker of Saucony running shoes and Merrill hiking shoes, among others, stood out like a sore thumb. Yesterday, it had two unusually active call options, resulting in above-average options volume of 6,707, nearly three times its 30-day average. WWW first started transforming its business in 2022 by announcing its intention to divest brands such as Keds and its Wolverine Leathers business. It sold the former in February 2023 and the latter a few months later in August 2023. Other brands sold included Sperry business, which was sold in January 2024. Focusing on Saucony and Merrill, the transformation continues, with significant progress being made. With its shares down 17% in the past five years, a floor price appears to have been set around $10 or $11, so the downside isn't significant for making a bet on the lifestyle company. Here's why yesterday's two unusually active call options make sense. As I said, WWW had two unusually active call options in Wednesday trading (see below). Both have a decent amount of time for the bet to play out. Neither is excessively expensive. I prefer one over the other. I'll get to the reasons why in a bit. In the meantime, I'll consider the state of the business. The company reported Q1 2025 results in early May. Overall, sales increased by 5.5% compared to last year. Excluding currency, they rose by 6.7%. More importantly, its Active Group, which includes Saucony, Merrill, Sweaty Betty, and Chaco brands, generated 71% of its revenue in 2024 and saw sales rise by nearly 14% in the first quarter, excluding the impact of currency fluctuations. Almost all of the Active Group's gains were from Saucony (up 31.3%) and Merrill (up 14.4%). From this perspective, the move to focus on the two brands looks to be paying dividends for Wolverine. Further, the company's profitability in the quarter was much better than a year ago. Its adjusted gross margin of 47.3% was 80 basis points higher than in the first quarter of 2024. Its adjusted operating margin was 6.0%, 100 basis points higher. As a result of the margin improvements, its earnings per share increased by 260% to $0.18 from $0.05. 'Merrell and Saucony fueled our growth with double-digit revenue increases, and we more than tripled our earnings year-over-year, again delivering a record gross margin performance. We've worked to reinvent Wolverine Worldwide for the future–focusing squarely on awesome product, amazing stories, and driving the business,' stated CEO Chris Hufnagel in the company's Q1 2025 press release. How does the quarter stack up against previous first quarters? In terms of margins, reasonably well. Its 47.3% gross margin in Q1 2025 was the highest over the past decade, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. However, its EBIT margin in this year's first quarter was 6.1%, which is better than it has been in recent years, but down from 11.5% in Q1 2018 and 11.0% in Q1 2021. The headwinds faced, stemming from a shaky consumer and potential tariffs—since it manufactures most of its products through third parties in the Asia Pacific region—suggest that achieving double-digit EBIT margins may not be feasible in the near term. So, Wolverine's valuation is somewhat hamstrung in terms of multiple expansion along with higher profits. According to Barchart data, nine analysts are covering WWW stock. Of those, all but one rate it a Strong Buy (4.78 out of 5), with a mean target price of $20.55, which is higher than its current trading price. In 2025, analysts expect the company to earn $1.05 per share and $1.28 in 2026. It trades at 17.1 times its 2025 estimate and 14.0 times its 2026 estimate. Over the past decade, its forward EPS multiple has ranged from a low of 7.56 times in Q4 2022 to a high of 19.49 times in Q1 2021. So, it's neither cheap nor expensive, which suggests the analysts see the company continuing to improve profitability, leading to a higher multiple in the future. Remember, one of its best first quarters in the past decade for EBIT margin was in 2021, when WWW stock was trading at almost 20 times forward EPS. If it doubles its EBIT margins in 2026, it will surely be a $30 stock by then, perhaps even higher. It traded in the mid-$40s in May 2021. It can get there again. Betting on Wolverine isn't a slam dunk by any means. The tariff question remains a significant uncertainty for the entire global apparel and footwear industry. It's impossible to know if the White House will ever solidify its trade plans for long enough so companies can make long-term plans. That said, I think there's enough meat on the bone to suggest that Wolverine is on the upside of resolving its past business issues, making it an attractive value play for risk-tolerant investors. Which brings me back to the two unusually active call options from yesterday. While the Sept. 19 $20 call is cheaper with a $1.15 ask price, the Dec. 19 $22.50 call has twice the days to expiration, for only $5 more. Sure, it's further OTM (out of the money)—20.7% compared to 10.8% for the $20 call—but the additional time makes it worthwhile. In the end, whether you bet on the $22.50 or $20 call, the worst-case scenario is that you lose $120. I like the risk/reward proposition here. On the date of publication, Will Ashworth did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on
Fashion United
3 days ago
- Business
- Fashion United
Saucony opens first UK flagship store
US footwear brand Saucony has opened its first flagship store in the UK. The new store is located at 4 James Street in London and officially opened on June 21, as announced by the Wolverine World Wide Inc. subsidiary on Wednesday. The London location is intended to be more than just a retail space: with an integrated café, rooms for community events, and 100 lockers for running groups, the store sees itself as a meeting place for the local running community. "Our goal was a place that inspires and connects – entirely in keeping with our brand," said Cameron Black, vice president and general manager of Saucony EMEA. The store's design was inspired by Saucony Creek in Kutztown, Pennsylvania – the natural scenery after which the brand was named. Saucony in London Credits: Saucony Saucony in London Credits: Saucony Saucony in London Credits: Saucony Saucony in London Credits: Saucony Saucony in London Credits: Saucony Saucony in London Credits: Saucony This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Hypebeast
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Jae Tips Teases His Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4 'Flowers Grow Uptown' Collection
Summary Jae Tipshas cemented himself as one of the faces ofSaucony'slifestyle output, establishing this reputation over the course of five energetic footwear collaborations. The duo most recently teamed up at the end of March to introduce their Jazz 9'I Love You But I'm Busy'campaign and are now back atParis Fashion Weekto tease what's next. This time around, Tips has put together four floral takes on theProGrid Triumph 4, all assembled under the duo's new 'Flowers Grow Uptown' theme. He offered a first look at the project by highlighting a red colorway in an airport security bin, revealing key details such as the placement of his flower logo at each side of the midfoot, an 'UPTOWN' callout at the lateral heel, and a 'SAVIOR' nod at the medial. Following this, he unveiled all four of the campaign's pairs, showcasing colorful looks in green, purple, and pink as well. At the time of writing, neither Jae Tips nor Saucony have indicated when their four ProGrid Triumph 4 'Flowers Grow Uptown' colorways will be launching. Stay tuned for updates, including a complete set of imagery highlighting each pair, as we expect it to arrive later this year viaSavior Worldwide,Saucony, and select retailers.
Fashion Network
5 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Saucony's new Covent Garden flagship opens with a bang
Design-wise, the flagship draws inspiration from the river that inspired the brand's name, featuring 'natural, flowing architectural elements and textural finishes designed to evoke Saucony's heritage while creating a calming and welcoming environment'. The store also features three innovative ceiling lights that not only represent boulders in the river 'but also create a dynamic atmosphere that shifts throughout the day'. More than just a retail space, the store will also serve as a cultural hub for London's running/lifestyle community 'prioritising connection and collaboration', said the brand. The store features dedicated spaces for community events, an in-store coffee station, a community wall, and 100 lockers for runners to store their belongings, ensuring the space is 'both functional and inspiring'. Cameron Black, VP & GM, Saucony EMEA, said: 'Our goal was to create an environment that excites yet is calming, friendly and welcoming, and authentic to our Saucony DNA. 'This design allows the store to be more than just a retail space. It's a community hub designed to inspire runners and enthusiasts while celebrating our heritage and innovation." Following the weekend opening, Saucony is promising a packed calendar of events, again featuring community collaborations, training sessions, workshops, and group runs. Upcoming highlights include pre-event programming for the Saucony London 10k on 13 July and the Saucony Shoreditch 10k on 21 September.
