
Newell Brands’ Outdoor & Recreation Segment Sees 2.5 Percent Q2 Core Sales Growth
Newell Brands reported sales in its Outdoor & Recreation segment reached $427 million compared with $453 million in the prior year period, down 5.7 percent. The declines reflect core sales growth of 2.5 percent offset by exits from low margin categories and unfavorable foreign exchange.
Adidas Won’t Renew NHL Jersey Deal After 2023/24 Season
Adidas will not return as the NHL’s official supplier of uniforms and apparel when its agreement expires after the 2023/24 season.

Deckers Brands Lifts FY Outlook On Blowout Q1 For Hoka
Deckers Brands slightly raised its EPS guidance for its fiscal year after reporting earnings and sales in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 topped Wall Street’s targets. The gains were led by an outperformance by Hoka, with sales up 54.9 percent year-over-year.

VF Corp. Lowers FY Outlook Due To Currency Impact
VF Corp. reported sales on a currency-neutral basis rose 7 percent in its fiscal first quarter ended July 2 as 37 percent growth at The North Face offsetting a 4 percent slide at Vans. Earnings and sales were below analyst targets, and VF lowered its guidance for the year to reflect ongoing negative impacts from foreign currency fluctuations.
NPD Report: Prime Day Promotions Boosted Retail Revenue 14 Percent But Unit Sales Still Fell
The week of Amazon’s Prime Day and other big retailer promotions showed that consumers continue to spend but are purchasing less, according to The NPD Group. U.S. sales revenue from discretionary general merchandise for the week ending July 16, 2022, was 14 percent higher than last year’s non-promotional week, and unit sales were 1 percent lower.
Cotopaxi Hires Chief People And Impact Officer
Cotopaxi hired Grace Zuncic as its first chief people and impact officer.

Columbia Sportswear Reduces FY Guidance
Columbia Sportswear Company reported second-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street’s estimate but reduced its sale and EPS guidance for the year due to growing economic uncertainty. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Boyle said, “As 2022 has progressed, it is increasingly clear that the operating environment has become more challenging.”

Puma Lifts Full-Year Revenue Outlook After Solid Q2
Puma reported stronger than expected second-quarter earnings on “very strong growth” across its product range and raised its revenue outlook for the full-year 2022. Earnings guidance was maintained as Puma warned of uncertainties that could dilute profitability.
Shimano’s Sales Expand 15 Percent In First Half
Shimano, Inc. reported its net income increased 22.4 percent in the first half ended June 30 as sales grew 14.7 percent.
The Athlete’s Foot Signs First NBA Ambassador
First-round draft pick AJ Griffin signed a brand ambassador deal with The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) following his selection by The Atlanta Hawks.
Saucony Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
Saucony, a division of Wolverine Worldwide Inc., announced the appointment of Kathryn Pratt to the position of chief marketing officer, effective immediately.
Delta Galil Acquires Sustainable Clothing Brand Organic Basics
Delta Galil Industries, Ltd., headquartered in Tel Aviv, Isreal, has acquired the Organic Basics brand and certain assets. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Academy Sports Opens Store In Panama City
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced the opening of its Panama City
Fanatics Expands Partnership With University of Alabama
Fanatics and The University of Alabama announced a long-term, multifaceted partnership that includes exclusive rights from the University for activation by Fanatics across its digital sports platform.

Olympia Sports To Close Remaining 35 Stores
Olympia Sports, the Maine-based sporting goods chain that once had more than 200 stores on the East Coast, is shuttering its remaining 35 stores.