EXEC: Moncler S.p.A’s Q3 Sales Climb 7 Percent

Moncler S.p.A reported sales reached €669.7 million ($706 mm in the third quarter, up 7 percent on a currency-neutral basis compared with the same period of 2022. On a currency-neutral basis, Moncler Brand sales were up 9 percent while Stone Island sales were flat.

On Brand Opens Miami Store

Swiss-running brand On opened a store in Miami, marking the company’s continued retail expansion and fifth store in the U.S.

Mips Sales Pain Still Persists in Bike Helmets in Q3

Swedish helmet technology provider Mips saw sales declines moderate a bit in the third quarter from the 51 percent decline experienced in the second quarter, but the company acknowledged it was another soft quarter with the impact of inventory adjustments still being felt in the bike sub-category.

Tractor Supply Lowers Guidance On Below-Plan Q3 Revenues

Tractor Supply Company reported earnings improved 8.9 percent in the third quarter but sales came in softer than expected and the rural lifestyle retailer slightly lowered its outlook for the year. Same-store sales were off 0.4 percent due to declines in demand for seasonal goods and big-ticket items.

Escalade’s Q3 Profits Jump on Improved Margins

Escalade ,Inc. reported third-quarter profits climbed 43.3 percent in the third quarter as strong improvement in gross margins. Sales were down 2.1 percent as healthy demand for basketball and pickleball offset weakness in other categories. Excluding the benefit of a calendar change, sales declined 11.6 percent.

Solo Brands CFO To Leave in December

Solo Brands announced that Somer Webb, its CFO, has notified the company of her intent to pursue other opportunities. She will remain with the company until December 10. The company also reaffirmed its guidance for fiscal year 2023.

Johnnie-O Names 25-Year Patagonia Exec as CEO

Johnnie-O named John Collins as CEO and Board member, succeeding Dave Gatto, who, the company reported, has “played an instrumental role in Johnnie-O’s journey as CEO and Board director since January 2015.” The company also shared that Gatto would retire this year after a “remarkable career, including the nearly nine years he spent building the Johnnie-O brand and positioning it for future expansion.”