SFIA Study: Fitness Industry Remains In Flux

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) new study, 2022 Tracking the Fitness Movement Report, found that while demand for at-home fitness products diminished from pandemic-driven high watermarks, the business remains strong and reflects a positive long-term outlook. The institutional fitness business, equipment sales and health clubs, which suffered during the pandemic, rebounded in 2021 but, for the most part, is not yet back at 2019 levels.

Anta Sports Sees 13 Percent Growth In Six Months

Hong Kong-based Anta Sports Products Limited reported a slight decline in profits in the six months ended June 30 as lower gross margins offset a 13.8 percent climb in sales. Amer Sports showed a 23.2 percent sales gain.

Stitch Introduces The SL “Throw-And-Go” Sunday Bag

Stitch Golf expanded its golf bag family with the launch of the SL Sunday Bag, a blend of design and function to meet the needs of today’s golfer. “The SL Sunday Bag is the perfect bag for walking 9, playing your favorite short course or heading to the range to get in a practice session,” […]

Nordstrom Slashes EPS Outlook As Traffic Slows

Nordstrom, Inc. significantly reduced its EPS guidance for the year due to a decline in customer traffic beginning in late June, mainly at Nordstrom Rack, and expectations that promotions would be required to clear elevated inventories in the second half.

Caleres Sees Second-Quarter Sales Climb 9.3 Percent

Caleres saw sales expand 9.3 percent in the second quarter that ended July 30 as a 35.6 percent increase in its Brand Portfolio segment offset a 3.8 percent decline at Famous Footwear. Caleres reiterated its guidance for the year.