The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) said Emma (Mason) Zwiebler will replace Robbert de Kock as CEO of the organization effective November 1.
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Traeger’s Q2 Revenues Decline 14 Percent, Lifts Outlook
Traeger, Inc. reported sales declined 14.4 percent in the second quarter that ended June 30 due to inventory destocking in the marketplace and lower demand, but it raised its outlook for the year as results topped expectations. The grill maker narrowed its loss in the period.
The Buckle Sees Slight Decline in July Comp
The Buckle, Inc.’s comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended July 29 decreased 1.3 percent year-over-year. Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 26-week period decreased 6.3 percent.
Planet Fitness Sees Same-Store System Sales Improve 9 Percent In Q2
Planet Fitness, Inc. reported sales grew 27.6 percent in the second quarter ended June 30 with system-wide same-store sales increasing 8.7 percent on strong member growth. The fitness chain nonetheless slightly reduced its growth targets for the year due to higher new store construction costs and increased interest rates.
Gildan Lowers Full-Year Outlook as Negative Market Forces Threaten Upside
While net sales for Q2 were said to be above the company’s expectations at $840 million, Gildan said it sees current market conditions unfavorably impact activewear product mix, both in North American and International markets, as customers focus on lower-priced products.
Canada Goose’s Q1 Sales Expand 21 Percent, Topping Expectations
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. reported a slightly wider loss in the fiscal first quarter ended July 2 despite 21 percent sales growth. Both sales and earnings topped guidance, and the outerwear maker reiterated its outlook for its fiscal year.
Solo Brands Sees DTC Business Shrink in Q2 as Wholesale Sets Growth Pace
Solo Brands, Inc. saw second-quarter net sales decrease 3.7 percent to $130.9 million. Continued expansion of the wholesale network reportedly led to an increase in Wholesale channel revenue, offset by a decrease in the DTC channel.
Titleist Parent Sees 6.4 Percent Currency-Neutral Growth in Q2
Acushnet Holdings Corp., the parent of Titleist and Footjoy, reported second-quarter sales rose 4.7 percent on a reported basis and 6.4 percent in constant currency, driven by double-digit growth in golf balls and golf clubs. Net income increased 12.3 percent, while adjusted EBITDA gained 24.0 percent. Acushnet slightly lifted its guidance for the year.
EXEC: Boot Barn Ups Full-Year Outlook as Fiscal Q1 Improves and Q2 Off to Strong Start
Fiscal first-quarter net sales increased 4.9 percent to $384 million. The sales performance was said to benefit from new stores opening during the past 12 months, partially offset by a consolidated same-store sales decline of 2.9 percent.
Vimazi Expands Distribution In Australia and New Zealand
Vimazi, the maker of pace-tuned running shoes, partnered and Simon Bartold to be the exclusive distributor for the brand in Australia and New Zealand.
Johnson Outdoors Sees Fiscal Q3 Sales Decline as Camping and Watercraft Contract
Total company net sales in the third quarter ended June 30 declined 8 percent to $187.0 million compared to $203.8 million in the prior-year third fiscal quarter. Net income improved for the period year-over-year.
NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks Slide Again in July
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is reporting that the July 2023 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure decreased 17.0 percent year-over-year to 1,023,903 checks.
Boot Barn Posts Mid-Singles Q1 Sales Growth Despite Comp Store Decline
The increase in net sales was said to be the result of the incremental sales from new stores opened over the past twelve months and higher average unit retail prices, driven in part by inflation, partially offset by a decrease in consolidated same-store sales.
Revolve Group’s Q2 Sales Slide 6 Percent
Revolve Group Inc.’s profits declined 55 percent in the second quarter ended June 30 as sales decreased 6 percent. The decline was attributed to a weakening in discretionary spending among its targeted Millennial and Generation Z customer base.
Compass Diversified Gets Q2 Lift from Primaloft Addition
The 2 percent increase in Q2 was said to be primarily due to the acquisition of PrimaLoft, the strong performance at Lugano and Marucci, partially offset by lower sales at BOA and lower sales at Velocity in the second quarter of 2023.
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