Garmin Steps Solidly Into Indoor Training Market With Tacx Acquisition

Shares of Garmin Ltd. jumped $12.09, or 17 percent, to $83.06 at market close Wednesday after the company earlier in the day reported fourth-quarter earnings well above Wall Street’s targets, driven in part by 25 percent growth in outdoor. But during the earnings call with analysts, it was Garmin’s recent acquisition of Tacx that caused the most excitement.

Sturm, Ruger & Co. Beats On EPS But Misses On Revenue

Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. reported fourth-quarter diluted earnings per share of 69 cents, beating Wall Street’s targets by 12 cents. Revenue for the quarter was $121.1 million, missing estimates by $3 million. For the corresponding period in 2017, net sales were $118.2 million and diluted earnings were 59 cents per share.

Foot Locker To Ramp Up Capital Spending In 2019

Foot Locker Inc. said its Board of Directors approved a $275 million capital expenditures program for 2019, compared to the approximately $200 million in 2018. The increased spending reflects increased investments in the company’s store fleet in all existing regions, including Asia, and in its digital initiatives.

Arc’teryx Opens Store In Hong Kong

Arc’teryx continues to expand in Hong Kong with the recent opening of a new brand store. Already the brand’s third in Hong Kong, the store is located at the K11 shopping center, in the core area of Tsim Sha Tsui.

USA Gymnastics Appoints President

USA Gymnastics announced that Li Li Leung has been appointed president and chief executive officer . Leung most recently served as a VP at the National Basketball Association (NBA), where she has been responsible for managing key partner relationships.

Pepsi Acquires Muscle Milk

Hormel Foods Corp. said it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its CytoSport business, which includes Muscle Milk, to PepsiCo, Inc., the parent of Gatorade.