EXEC: Vista Outdoor Sees Another Tough Year Ahead
Vista Outdoor, Inc.’s fourth-quarter results met expectations with sales at its Kinetic Group ammunition segment reaching the lower end of guidance while the Revelyst outdoor segment grew organically for the first time in nine quarters. However, conservative guidance was provided for the new fiscal year as market conditions in both the hunt and outdoor channel remain challenging.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Growth in April Retail Sales
The Retail Monitor uses actual, anonymized credit and debit card purchase data compiled by Affinity Solutions and does not need to be revised monthly or annually.
EXEC: Topgolf Callaway CEO Eyes Sales Pickup for Golf Businesses in Back Half
Topgolf Callaway Brands reduced its sales outlook for the year due to weakness at Jack Wolfskin and currency headwinds seen in the first quarter, but officials on an analyst call said that overall profitability came in significantly better than expected and its Topgolf and Golf Equipment segments are both positioned to accelerate growth in the second half.
Unifi Shrinks Q3 Loss on Sales Recovery
Unifi, Inc. lowered its losses year-over-year in the fiscal third quarter ended March 31 as sales for the maker of recycled and synthetic yarns improved 9 percent.
The Buckle Posts 9.0 Percent Comp Sales Decline for Fiscal First Quarter
Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended May 4, 2024 decreased 7.2 percent to $262.5 million compared to net sales of $282.8 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended April 29, 2023.
HanesBrands Sees Global Champion Brand Sales Fall 25 Percent in Q1
Champion U.S. sales decreased 35 percent, with approximately 900 basis points of the decrease said to be from the shift of the kids’ business to a license-model and the remainder driven by the continued challenging activewear market dynamics.
EXEC: Sportchek, Mark’s and Helly Hansen all Post Q1 Declines for Parent CTC
Helly Hansen sales, which covers the international wholesale and retail businesses that operate under the Helly Hansen and Musto names and trademarks, were down 7.8 percent year-over-year in Q1 to C$192.2 million.
EXEC: Puma CEO Sees U.S. Returning to Growth in Second Half
Puma’s sales in the Americas region returned to growth in the first quarter due to gains in Latin America and overall strength in performance and retro footwear styles. North America delivered sequential improvement and remains on track to resume growth in the second half, Puma officials said on a media call.
EXEC: Wolverine Worldwide CEO Outlines Transformation Progress To-Date
The company is beginning to see sequential improvement in its selling trends and that is said providing a level of confidence that the developed strategies and tactics are beginning to gain traction.
Topgolf Callaway Lowers FY Sales Outlook on Wolfskin Softness, FX Headwinds
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. reported sales were in line and earnings topped expectations in the first quarter as strength at Topgolf and in the Golf Equipment segment offset double-digit declines in its Active Lifestyle. Full-year guidance was maintained for adjusted earnings but lowered for sales due to currency headwinds and weakness at Jack Wolfskin.
Dick’s Official Sporting Goods Retail Partner of the Boston Celtics and Red Sox
Dick’s will also be the presenting partner of each franchise’s youth initiatives, including the Boston Red Sox’s Kid Nation and the Boston Celtics’ Junior Celtics Academy All Girls Showcases.
Delta Apparel Posts Steep Q2 Loss On Production Curtailment
Delta Apparel reported a net loss of $36.3 million in the fiscal second quarter ended March 30 due to significant production curtailments in the Delta Group segment. Sales were down 28.5 percent.
NRF Monthly Import Cargo To Reach 2 Million TEU Through Early Fall
“We haven’t seen numbers this high for this many months in almost two years.” —NRF Vice President Jonathan Gold
Delta Galil Appoints New CFO
Lilach Payorski assumes the role of CFO at the end of July. She will succeed Asaf Alperovitz, who has been the company’s CFO since 2019. He will stay on through July to ensure a smooth transition.
Adidas x KoRun to Release Second Collab
Drawing on the band members’ preference for wearing three-stripe Adidas tracksuits, the collection includes a green sequined track top, matching pants with co-branded detailing, additional apparel pieces and custom takes on the Adidas Campus 2.
