Compass Diversified’s Q2 Sales Climb 19 Percent
Compass Diversified Holdings reported net sales growth of 19 percent in the second quarter drove record quarterly earnings. The conglomerate raised its full-year outlook given the continued strong performance and PrimaLoft acquisition. “The second quarter marks our sixth consecutive quarter of record financial performance, which is a continued testament to the strength of our management […]
JD Sports Appoints New CEO
JD Sports appointed Régis Schultz as its new CEO. Schultz was president of retail for Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group since 2019.
Under Armour Lowers FY Earnings Guidance On Margin Contraction
Under Armour, Inc. reported first-quarter results that matched profit expectations and slightly topped on revenue. The company maintained its full-year revenue outlook but reduced its earnings outlook amid continued gross margin pressures. On an adjusted basis, EPS is expected in the range of 47-to-53 cents a share compared to the previous expectation of 63-to-68 cents.
Big 5’S Q2 Sales Drop Against Challenging Comparisons
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported same-store sales fell 22.3 percent in the second quarter ended July 3 against tough comparisons in the year-ago quarter. Sales were below company guidance but both earnings and sales surpassed any pre-pandemic second quarter.
Amazon Offers Same-Day Prime Delivery For Select Retail Chains
Amazon announced it’s adding a select group of brick-and-mortar retail brands to its same-day delivery service for Prime members from PacSun, Diesel and Superdry, as well as vitamin retailer GNC, in ten U.S. cities.
Pentland Brands Announces Director Of Creative
Pentland Brands, the owner of outdoor and lifestyle brands, including Speedo, Berghaus, Ellesse, Canterbury of New Zealand, Mitre, and Endura, hired Paisley Wright as its new creative director.
Li Ning Hires Group VP And CFO
Li Ning Company, Ltd. has hired of Zhao Dong Sheng as group vice president and chief financial officer.
Clarus Bangs Out 57 Percent Q2 Revenue Gain
Clarus Corp. reported profits jumped 105 percent for the second quarter ended June 30. Sales grew 57 percent, boosted by the acquisitions of Rhino-Rack and Maxtrax as well as 22 percent organic sales growth. Sales of the Outdoor segment, led by Black Diamond, increased 17 percent. The company maintained its full-year guidance.
JD Sports Sells Footasylum To Germany’s Aurelius
JD Sports sold Footasylum to German private equity firm Aurelius Group for an enterprise value of about £37.5 million ($38 million), less than the £86 million pounds ($102.9 million) price it paid for the chain in 2019.
Nordstrom Announces Senior Merchandising Promotion
Nordstrom, Inc. promoted Sam Lobban to executive vice president and general merchandise manager for women’s and men’s apparel and all designer categories supporting product strategy and vision.
WSL And Boardriders Cancel 2022 Quiksilver/ROXY Pro France Challenger Series
The World Surf League (WSL) and Boardriders announced the cancellation of the 2022 Quiksilver/ROXY Pro France. Despite continued efforts to maintain the event, the WSL and Boardriders have agreed on the decision to cancel this year’s competition in Hossegor, France.
Compass Diversified Terminates Agreement To Sell Advanced Circuits
Compass Diversified (CODI) announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Advanced Circuits, terminated its previously announced agreement and plan of merger, dated October 13, 2021, pursuant to which Advanced Circuits was to be sold to Tempo Automation, Inc.
Inflation Expected To Impact Back-To-School Spending
Numerator’s 2022 Back-To-School Survey of nearly 2,400 households found that 89 percent of respondents expect inflation to impact their back-to-school spending and increase cost-saving measures, including buying items on sale, reusing old supplie, and switching to cheaper brands.
Under Armour To Pay $67 Million To Settle UCLA Lawsuit
Under Armour has agreed to pay UCLA nearly $67.5 million to settle the school’s lawsuit with the company, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times. UCLA was seeking over $200 million in damages in its original lawsuit filed in August 2020 over Under Armour’s terminated UCLA contract.
Second Rally House Store Opens In Omaha Market
Rally House announced opening its second location in the Omaha market, Rally House Metro Crossing. The new store is in Council Bluffs, IA.
