Garmin CEO Talks Tacx Acquisition, Strong Q1

Garmin Ltd. President and CEO Cliff Pemble spent only a little time on Wednesday’s Q1 earnings call with analysts discussing the company’s acquisition of Tacx, but he did shed some more light on how Garmin would go to market with its newly acquired Dutch business, which designs and manufactures indoor bike trainers, tools and accessories, as well as indoor training software and applications.

Gildan Activewear’s Q1 Earnings Plunge

Gildan Activewear reported net earnings dropped 66.6 percent in the first quarter on a decline of 3.6 percent in revenues. The company said results were in line with expectations and it maintained its adjusted earnings guidance for the year.

Fitbit’s Q1 Revenues Advance 10 Percent

Fitbit Inc. slightly narrowed its loss in the first quarter to $38.1 million from $41 million a year ago as sales gained 9.7 percent. Sales were in line and the adjusted loss was slightly better than guidance.

Compass Diversified Holdings Sales Up In Q1

Compass Diversified Holdings on Wednesday reported net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, of $402.5 million, up from $344.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The March 31, 2018, net sales do not include Rimports, Foam Fabricators and Ravin net sales prior to CODI’s ownership. Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 was $110.2 million, as compared to net […]

Modell’s Appoints CFO

Modell’s Sporting Goods has officially hired David Stern to the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer. Stern will play an intricate role in strategic planning and growth opportunities for Modell’s while overseeing the finance and information technology departments.

Southern Tide And Reyn Spooner Partner On Men’s Intercoastal Collection

Collaboration Merges the Best of Two Acclaimed Lifestyle Brands Premier coastal lifestyle and apparel brand Southern Tide announced a new partnership with Reyn Spooner, the Hawaiian heritage brand known for its signature take on the now-legendary Aloha shirt. The Southern Tide x Reyn Spooner collection, which couples the best of each brand, is slated for release on May […]

Life Fitness Launches Digital Advertising Platform

Life Fitness, the maker of commercial fitness equipment, announced the launch of Life Fitness Media, its first venture in creating an innovative digital advertising platform. This offering will leverage its large installed base of cardio equipment to deliver unique forms of content to users of Life Fitness equipment.

Brooks Running Announces Partnership with International Front Runners

Brooks and the LGBTQ+ Network of Running Clubs Will Partner to Promote Inclusion and Community Through Running Brooks Running Company and International Front Runners, the global network of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) running clubs, today announced a two-year partnership to promote inclusion in running. Together, the two organizations will support the growth of […]