Pvolve, the omnichannel fitness company, signed a franchise agreement with member Cali Kyle to open its first studio in Denver, CO this fall.
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EXEC: Inside the Wolverine Worldwide C-Suite – Assessing the Year Ahead
Fiscal 2024 revenue is expected in the range of $1.7 billion to $1.75 billion, roughly a 5.5 percent decline at the mid-point versus the 2023 revenues. Gross margins are expected to reach 45.5 percent of sales, a record high, and EPS is forecast to improve 5X at the mid-point.
Garmin Posts Solid Q4 Growth in All Active Lifestyle Segments; EPS Up 27 Percent
The company reported that consolidated revenue for the fourth quarter was $1.48 billion, a 13 percent increase compared to the prior-year quarter, with growth across all segments except Aviation.
Puma partners with F1 Academy, Champions Women in Motorsports
“Puma’s collaboration with F1 Academy is so much more than just a sponsorship; it’s a continued commitment to the advancement of females in sport, specifically Motorsport.” — Maria Valdes, Chief Product Officer, Puma
Planet Fitness: Former CEO Resigns from Board Over Staff Cuts, Other Matters
The company believes the resignation was due to its decision to cut approximately 9 percent of HQ staff in February 2024, the scope of the role of the interim CEO in managing the company and the Board’s role in reviewing and approving such decisions.
Gildan Activewear Posts Strong Q4 Profit Growth as Input Costs Moderate
Net sales were $783 million in Q4, up 9 percent year-over-year, consisting of Activewear sales of $644 million, up 8 percent, and sales of $139 million in the Hosiery and Underwear category, which was up 11 percent year-over-year.
Golfzon Range by Leadbetter Opens Second Location
Golfzon Range by Leadbetter—a new concept in indoor golf training from Golfzon and instructor David Leadbetter—will open its second location in Westbury, N.Y. in March.
Wolverine Improves Margins in Tough Q4; Sees Double-Digit Decline for 2024
Fourth quarter revenue from the ongoing business was $521.2 million and declined 18.4 percent on a constant-currency basis, with all segments and brands posting declines.
EXEC: Havaianas Parent Ends 2023 on Low Note; Works to Conserve Cash
Havaianas revenues for the fourth quarter declined 8.7 percent year-over-year (YoY) to R$991.8 million. International revenues were down 48.9 percent to R$96.6 million in the period.
Camping World Chair and CEO Named Executive Chair at Beyond, Inc.
Marcus Lemonis has been a director of Beyond since October 2023 and the chairman of its Board since December 2023. As executive chairman, he will work closely with the management team to lead and execute Beyond’s strategic priorities.
Malibu Boats, Inc. Sees C-Suite Shuffle; Re-Affirms Outlook
Ritchie Anderson, company COO, was promoted to president, effective immediately. Michael Hooks, chair of the Board, will become executive chair, effective immediately. CEO Jack Springer is leaving the company on/or before May 17, 2024.
Shaq and Reebok Collab with Pepsi, Debut The Pepsi Sneak’er
Pepsi collaborated again with Shaq, president of Basketball at Reebok, on the Pepsi ‘Sneak’er, a custom-built Reebok Pump Shaq Attaq that holds a mini can of Pepsi in the sole courtesy of the Shoe Surgeon.
PXG Expands Owned-Retail with SF East Bay Location
The golf equipment maker has embarked on what it calls its “strategic store expansion” opening its first brick-and-mortar location in California in Dublin, which is in Alameda County, east of Oakland.
EXEC: January Footwear Manufacturing Revenues Jump at Feng Tay
Analysts have noted in reports that the market should not get too excited with the revenue decline in January 2023 or the increase in 2024 in China, Taiwan or Vietnam due to the shifting dates for Chinese New Year.
Deion Sanders Takes Ownership Stake In Redcon1
Redcon1 and Sanders have been developing a Prime Time-inspired line of products, which will debut with an energy drink.
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