Asics’ North America Sales Flat In Q3

Asics showed a loss of ¥1.74 billion ($16.1 mm) in the North America region in the third quarter against a loss of ¥534 million a year ago. Sales in the quarter dipped 0.1 percent to ¥21.17 billion ($196 mm) from ¥21.19 billion.

Newell Brands Raises Guidance On Improving Q3

Newell Brands reported a third-quarter profit. excluding charges, and sales that beat expectations while raising its full-year outlook. Core sales growth in the Home & Outdoor Living segment grew 1.3 percent.

Genesco Names Chief Accounting Officer

Genesco Inc. announced the appointment of Brent Baxter as the company’s new vice president, chief accounting officer, succeeding Paul Williams, who recently announced his retirement after 42 years with the company.

Crocs Announces Secondary Offering

Crocs Inc. announced that certain selling stockholders affiliated with The Blackstone Group Inc. have commenced a secondary offering of 6.86 million shares of Crocs common stock.

Olympia Sports Selects Agent To Conduct Closing Sale For 76 Stores

Olympia Sports, the Maine based athletic footwear and apparel chain, has selected SB360 Capital Partners LLC (www.sb360.com), as their exclusive agent to conduct “Store Closing” sales in 76 stores.  Olympia, which was recently acquired by sports retailer JackRabbit, will continue to operate its remaining 75 stores under the Olympia Sports’ banner.

Wearable Tech Named Top Fitness Trend For 2020

More than 3,000 health and fitness pros surveyed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) say wearable tech will be the top trend in fitness in the coming year. ACSM published the results of its annual fitness trend forecast, “Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2020,” in the November/December issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal.

Asics Acquires Race Roster

Asics Corporation announces the acquisition of Race Roster, a leading race registration platform for running events. Race Roster will join Asics Digital’s portfolio of consumer-focused running platforms. As part of the agreement, Asics formed a new Canadian subsidiary known as Race Roster North America.

Yeti’s Q3 Sales Jump 17 Percent

Yeti Holdings Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis increased 29 percent on a 17 percent sales gain. The company lifted its guidance for the year.

Escalade Sees 4.1 Percent Growth In Q3

Escalade Inc. reported sales for the third quarter of 2019 rose 4.1 percent to $45.8 million. Continued growth in the Games category offset a continuing decline in archery vertical bow sales.

5.11’s Strong Quarter Can’t Save CODI

5.11 Tactical notched double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth, but parent company Compass Diversified Holdings revenue and earnings per share fell shy of Wall Street’s estimates for the third-quarter.