American Outdoor Brands, dragged down by prolonged weakness in firearms, reported earnings before charges dropped significantly the first quarter ended July 31. Sales shrunk 10.9 percent to $123.7 million.
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Tilly’s Revenues Regain Momentum
After a sluggish start, Tilly’s sales recovered in the latter months of the second quarter and have accelerated with the arrival of back-to-school selling.
Aisle Talk Week Of August 26
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Standard & Poor’s Corp. revising its outlook on the debt ratings of Bass Pro Group to stable from positive following Bass Pro’s release of second-quarter and first-half results that were below its expectations.
S&P Lowers Outlook On Bass Pro On Weaker First-Half Results
Standard & Poor’s Corp. revised its outlook on the debt ratings of Bass Pro Group to stable from positive following Bass Pro’s release of second-quarter and first-half results that were below its expectations. The rating agency affirmed all ratings, including the ‘B+’ issuer credit rating.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Adeptly Seizing Firearms Opportunities
The firearms market has proven ripe for Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. of late, and the most recent evidence arrived Wednesday when the company reported a 3.3 percent increase in firearms sales and a 5.3 percent increase in firearms and ammunition sales for the second quarter. Now those numbers could grow thanks to both outside and company-directed factors.
Dorel Expands Cannondale Brand Team
Dorel Sports appointed Nick Larsen as creative director of Cannondale Global and Dennis Kim, marketing director of Cannondale Global.
Puma Signs R.J. Barrett
Puma signed former Duke Basketball star and current New York Knick, R.J. Barrett, to an endorsement deal. Barrett was the third pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and is being touted as a possible breakout star.
American Outdoor Brands Posts Loss On Double-Digit Sales Dip
American Outdoor Brands Corp., parent of Smith & Wesson, on Thursday reported an earnings per share loss of 4 cents for the fiscal first quarter ended July 31, missing Wall Street’s estimates by 3 cents. Revenue declined 10.9 percent to $123.7 million for the quarter.
Golf Rounds Played Dip In July
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. dipped slightly in July, down 0.1 percent compared to the same month last year. July’s rounds played were held back by a mid-single-digit decline in the New England region. Year to date, golf rounds played are down 0.7 percent.
Vasque Strengthens Its Marketing Team, Including New Director
Vasque footwear on Thursday announced major growth within its marketing department and the addition of two new positions to the team—community management specialist and marketing coordinator.
Bioengineered Apparel Gives New Meaning To Composting
Vollebak uses science and technology to make the future of clothing happen faster. The three-year-old outdoor brand, Founded by twin brothers, designers and athletes Nick and Steve Tidball, shown below, create outdoor clothing that no one else has—or is bold enough to try. In 2018, the duo manufactured several ground-breaking apparel pieces—the Graphene Jacket, the […]
Gap Inc. To Retain Name
Gap Inc. on Thursday announced that, following the completion of the planned spin-off of Old Navy, the new public company, currently referred to as NewCo, will retain the Gap Inc. name.
Designer Brands Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates On Comp Sales Dip
Footwear retailer and manufacturer Designer Brands Inc. (formerly DSW Inc.) on Thursday reported earnings per share for the second quarter ended August 3 of 37 cents per diluted share, including net charges of 11 per diluted share from adjusted items. Adjusted EPS of 48 cents beat estimates by 1 cent.
Over 200 Footwear Companies Push President Trump To Cancel New Taxes On Shoes
Over 200 American footwear companies came together and sent a compelling letter to President Trump on Wednesday asking that he cancel his proposed higher taxes on American shoe customers set to take effect on Sunday. The letter was signed by both small and independent shoe stores and larger footwear brands and retailers.
Rack Room Appoints VP Global Supply Chain North America
Rack Room Shoes has promoted Peter Hohensee to vice president global supply chain North America and has hired retail industry veteran, Donna Mull as CRM director of omni channel to lead the brand’s loyalty program.