Delta Apparel Appoints New Board Member
Delta Apparel Inc. appointed Anita D. Britt to the company’s board of directors.
Black Diamond’s Global Brand Momentum Fuels Clarus In Q2
The growing strength of the Black Diamond Equipment brand around the world was a primary driver behind the solid second quarter that Salt Lake City, UT-based parent company Clarus Corp. reported on Monday.
Delta Apparel Seeing Benefits From Vertical Manufacturing Model
Delta Apparel said the company’s vertical manufacturing model helped support robust revenue gains at FunTees, the company’s private label apparel business, to drove yet another quarter of earnings and revenue growth. Soffe was stung by declining military sales while Salt Life was down modestly due to poor early-spring weather in the company’s core Southeast market but its sales are re-accelerating in summer months.
Newell’s Outdoor Brands Impacted By Late Spring
Newell Brands said sales in the company’s outdoor & recreation division, which includes Coleman and Marmot, were impacted by the late spring. The sales process for Pure Fishing remains on track.
Columbia Appoints Chris Adamek To VP, Chief Of Staff For Columbia Brand
Columbia Sportswear has named Chris Adamek, who has been consulting with Columbia since January 2018, as the new vice president, chief of staff for the Columbia brand.
Clarus Raises Full-Year Outlook On Strong Q2
Clarus Corp. on Monday reported an adjusted net income increased to $2.6 million, or 9 cents per share, compared to an adjusted net loss of $3.4 million or (11) cents per share the same quarter a year ago, beating analysts’ consensus estimates by 9 cents.
Delta Apparel’s Q2 Earnings Improve
Delta Apparel reported a 9 percent gain in earnings on improving margins in the company’s basics segment and an 8 percent revenue gain.
Under Armour Returns As Austin Marathon Sponsor
High Five Events announced Under Armour Inc. has returned as the presenting sponsor of the Austin Marathon.
Cherokee Global Brands Announces Debt Refinancing
Cherokee Global Brands announced that on August 3, 2018, the company replaced the company’s former credit facility with a new $40 million three-year financing agreement with Gordon Brothers Finance Company and Gordon Brothers and new subordinated promissory notes with existing subordinated lenders.
Under Armour Appoints Mohamed El-Erian To Board
Under Armour Inc. announced that Mohamed A. El-Erian has joined the company’s board of directors, effective Oct. 1, 2018. Dr. El-Erian is the former CEO and co-chief investment officer of PIMCO, a role he held from 2007 to 2014, and currently serves as the chief economic advisor at Allianz, the corporate parent of PIMCO.
Dick’s To Open in Raleigh
Dick’s Sporting Goods will open a new store in Raleigh, NC, in August.
Asics Profits Tumble In Six Months
Asics reported earnings fell 70.7 percent in the six months ended June 30 as sales slid 5.4 percent. In the American region, sales plunged 22.4 percent.
Randa Accessories Ups Bid For Perry Ellis
Perry Ellis International Inc said the company had received a revised buyout offer of $28.90 per share from Randa Accessories Leather Goods.
Clemson, Nike Announce New 10-Year Deal
Clemson Athletics and Nike reached an agreement for a 10-year, $58 million extension to their all-sport partnership.
Nike Declines To Renew Jameis Winston’s Contract
Nike has opted not to renew the company’s endorsement contract with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, ESPN reported.
