Fleet Feet expands its retail footprint further with the acquisition of Charlotte, NC-based Ultra Running Company. The store was rebranded to Fleet Feet Charlotte–Myers Park.
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Martha Headwear Adds Reps for Three More U.S. Sales Territories
Byron Seegers is now responsible for the Pacific Northwest region, Chris Baylinson was tapped to cover the North Atlantic region and Ashley White is now handling retailers in Florida for Martha Headwear.
Under Armour’s Curry Brand Signs First NBA Athlete
Under Armour Inc. announced that Sacramento Kings point guard, De’Aaron Fox, has signed as the first signature athlete with its Curry Brand under a multi-year partnership.
Deckers Raises Guidance On Hoka and Ugg Momentum, To Divest Sanuk
Powered by healthy double-digit growth from both Ugg and Hoka, Deckers Brands reported earnings jumped 75.9 percent in its fiscal second quarter ended September 30 on a sales jump of 24.7 percent while hiking its outlook for the fiscal year.
Columbia Sportswear Expects Sharp Decline in Q4 as Pull-Ahead Orders Boost Q3 Sales
Net sales are now expected to increase 0.5 percent to 2.0 percent for 2023, down from the previous range of 2.0 percent to 3.5 percent growth. Fourth quarter net sales are expected to decline 10 percent to 5 percent and the company is also forecasting a low-double-digit percent decline in wholesale net sales in first half 2024.
Skechers Lifts Annual Guidance On Q3 Beat
Skechers U.S.A. Inc. slightly raised its outlook for the year after reporting third-quarter EPS that came in well-above targets. Earnings in the third quarter jumped 69.3 percent on significant margin improvement. Revenues gained 7.8 percent revenue gain as a 23.8 percent increase in direct-to-consumer sales offset a slight decline at wholesale.
Leatherman Tool Launches Rewards Program
Loyalty program incentivizes customers with perks, extended warranty and exclusive content
Linksoul Releases Kids Collection
Linksoul, the golf gear and apparel manufacturer, launched into kidswear with its Linksoul Kids Capsule Collection.
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.
EXEC: Li Ning Sees Q3 China Retail Sales Comp Down Mid-Singles
In terms of channels, the retail channel registered a mid-single-digit increase and the wholesale channel registered a low-teens decline; while its e-commerce virtual stores business registered a low-single-digit decline on a year-over-year basis.
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.
Moody’s Confirms Vista Outdoor’s Debt Ratings On Ammo Business Sale
Moody’s Investors Service confirmed the debt ratings of Vista Outdoor, Inc. following the proposed acquisition of the company’s Sporting Products business by the Czechoslovak Group for $1.91 billion.
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.
Krimson Klover Adds New Midwest Territory Reps
Jessica and Adam Guile of Phenix Project LLC will cover the Midwest-Great Lakes region.