The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) promoted Hayley Fansler to business development director. Fansler joined NSGA in March 2018 as business development manager.
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Moody’s Sees Vista Outdoor’s Continued Strategic Reviews as ‘Credit Negative’
The prolonged strategic uncertainty at Vista Outdoor since the original spin-off plan was announced in May 2022 and continued delays in choosing between potential sales offers or a spin-off are credit negative for Moody’s because it diverts management focus and company resources away from core business operations.

Crocs, Inc. Posts Q2 Growth Despite Flat Wholesale and HeyDude Fall
Crocs Brand revenues increased 9.7 percent (+11.2 percent CC) to $914 million while HeyDude Brand revenues continued to contract, decreasing 17.5 percent to $198 million.

Ironman Group Promotes Michelle Pepper to Managing Director of Oceania
In her new role, Pepper will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Oceania business for The Ironman Group, leading the four Oceania offices, Melbourne, Sydney and Noosa in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand, and the more than 80 full-time employees.

Anechoic Appoints New Digital Marketing Manager
Dylan Rice joined Anechoic last year and his digital marketing proficiency, creative mindset and strategic approach are said to make him an invaluable asset to Anechoic.
Yue Yuen Forecasts Robust Earnings Gains In First Half
Yue Yuen reported that net income will surge in the range of 115 percent to 120 percent in the first half, to $83.6 million, attributable to a pickup in footwear manufacturing.

Life Time Holdings Q2 Profit Surge on High-Teens Revenue Growth
Second quarter revenue increased 18.9 percent year-over-year to $667.8 million, which was attributed to continued growth in membership dues and in-center revenue.

Canada Goose Relies on DTC in Fiscal Q1 as Wholesale Falls 41 Percent
Total revenue increased 4 percent year-over-year to CN$88.1 million in the fiscal first quarter, and posted 3 percent growth on a constant currency (CC) basis.

Gildan Activewear’s Q2 Sales Improve 3 Percent On Activewear Boost
Gildan Activewear, Inc. reported sales rose 3 percent in the second quarter as 6 percent growth in its activewear segment offset declines in hosiery and underwear due to the phase-out of its sock license with Under Armour. Adjusted diluted EPS rose 17 percent year-over-year.

Kontoor Brands Raises EPS Guidance On Q2 Beat
Kontoor Brands reported sales dipped 1 percent in the second quarter but adjusted earnings grew 27 percent to top expectations, prompting the parent of Wrangler and Lee to lift its EPS outlook for the year.

Life Time Promotes Erik Weaver to EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Weaver joined Life Time in 2004 and has served in increasing roles of responsibility, including as the company’s assistant controller from 2016 to 2018, as VP and controller from 2018 to April 2022, as senior vice president and controller, and as principal accounting officer, since April 2022.

Sturm, Ruger Sees Q2 Profits Slide on 8 Percent Sales Decline
CEO Christopher Killoy said sell-through of Ruger products from independent distributors to retailers increased during the quarter and a reorganization earlier this year is driving operating efficiencies.

Camping World Sees New Vehicle Unit Sales Picking Up as Used Units Fall
Year-over-year same-store new vehicle unit growth accelerated into the mid-teens in June and into the low-twenties in July, as new vehicle unit sales jumped 16.9 percent for the quarter. Used vehicle unit sales fell 11.7 percent year-over-year.

BOA, Primaloft and Lugano Lead Gains in CODI’s Branded Consumer Group
Compass Diversified (CODI) saw Q2 sales grow 11 percent on a pro-forma basis to $373.5 million in its Consumer Brands segment, led by gains by BOA, Primaloft and Lugano. The segment also includes 5.11 and Velocity Outdoor.

Sebago, Kappa Parent Sees Strong Double-Digit H1 Declines in Americas and Asia
The parent of the Sebago, Superga, Briko, Kappa, K-Way, Jesus Jeans, and Sabelt brands posted 2024 first half revenues of €173.9 million, a 3.4 percent decline compared to €180.0 million in H1 2023.