Sportsman’s Warehouse’s Q2 Comps Drop 9.4 Percent
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. reported earnings declined 22.5 percent on an adjusted basis in the second quarter as sales retreated 9.4 percent. Results exceeded the high end of guidance.
Tilly’s Blames Inflation On Q2 Miss
Tilly’s, Inc. reported earnings and sales missed company guidance in the second quarter. Sales were down 17 percent against record year-ago revenues.
Lululemon Hikes Outlook As Q2 Comps Jump 23 Percent
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. raised its outlook as sales and earnings in the second quarter easily topped the company’s guidance. Lululemon’s earnings on an adjusted basis grew 33 percent as a comp gain of 23 percent offset gross margin pressures.
Prana Hires VP Of Marketing From Nike
Prana, a subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear, hired Brianna Showell as vice president of marketing.
New Balance Appoints Global Director Of International Marketing
New Balance hired Romina Bongiovanni as global director of international marketing. She replaces Tim Malone, who joined Crocs as VP of global integrated marketing in May.
The Buckle’s Comps Increase 4.6 Percent
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended August 27, 2022 increased 4.6 percent.
Unifi Appoints Board Member
Unifi Inc., makers of Repreve, announced the election of Frank Blake to the company’s Board of Directors, effective September 5.
Duluth Trading’s Revenues Slide 5 Percent In Second Quarter
Duluth Trading Company reported sales were down 5 percent in the second quarter ended July 31. Earnings and sales came in short of analyst targets and Duluth lowered its guidance for the year.
Frye And Tretorn Secure Sportswear License Partners
NYC Alliance announced a partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG) to design, produce and distribute men’s and women’s sportswear for Frye and Tretorn.
Orangetheory Appoints President Of International
Orangetheory Fitness hired Jason Dunlop as president of international, overseeing the brand’s international studio portfolio and ongoing expansion efforts. Dunlop’s resume includes employment with CrossFit, Canada Goose, Starbucks, and Nike.
Patagonia To Open Store In Baltimore
Patagonia, Inc. will open its first store in Baltimore, MD, next month.
Venum Extends Deal With UFC
Venum, the French brand, and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have agreed to a multi-year extension of their global partnership.
Adidas To Open Flagship In Warsaw
Adidas has chosen Warsaw for its first flagship ‘Brand Center’ store in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the Puls Biznesu Business Daily reported.
VF Corp. Undergoes Layoffs
VF Corp. announced Tuesday in an internal e-mail that it has eliminated about 600 office-based positions at the company, including 300 current workers and 300 open positions, according to the Denver Business Journal.
Patagonia Executive Leads Eileen Fisher
Eileen Fisher, the women’s apparel brand, hired Lisa Williams, the former chief product officer at Patagonia, as CEO, replacing founder Eileen Fisher.
