Smith & Wesson’s Q3 Profits Drop 52 Percent

Smith & Wesson Brands reported earnings declined 51.9 percent in the third quarter ended January 31 as sales declined 27.4 percent. The firearms maker said the sales improved sequentially and remain above the comparable pre-pandemic quarter in fiscal 2020.

Vail Resorts Lowers FY Guidance On Weather Disruption

Vail Resorts, Inc. reported a slight decline in earnings in the second quarter ended January 31 and slightly lowered its guidance for the fiscal year. The ski resort operator said season-to-date total skier visits increased 3.6 percent but abnormal weather conditions impacted traffic with Eastern U.S. resorts significantly below expectations in the post-holiday period.

Athleta Sees Q4 Comp Sales Down 5 Percent; CEO Exits

Gap Inc. announced that Mary Beth Laughton, president and CEO of Athleta, is exiting the business, effective today. The change comes as the women’s active apparel chain’s fourth-quarter comparable sales fell 5 percent in the fourth quarter, driven by continued product acceptance challenges.

Zumiez Sees Strong Double-Digit Sales Declines Continuing Into 2023

Zumiez expects net sales for the three months ending April 29 to be in the range of $178 million to $184 million, which would indicated another strong double-digit decline from the $221 million in sales in the year-ago first quarter. Earnings (Loss) per share are expected to be between a loss of 85 cents and a loss of 95 cents.

Hest Expands Into Sheets And Pillowcases For Outdoor Use

Hest, the manufacturer of outdoor sleep products, expanded into sheets and pillowcase for its portable mattress and pillows, which include four sizes of performance-stretch fitted sheets and three sizes of pillowcases. The bedding is made of performance stretch nylon and moves with Hest’s memory foam mattress and pillows for pressure point relief. “We have been […]

Helen Of Troy Announces Resignation Of CFO

Helen of Troy Limited announced the resignation of chief financial officer, Matt Osberg, effective April 27, 2023. Brian Grass, retired Helen of Troy CFO, is expected to join the company as senior vice president, assistant CFO on March 21, and will become interim CFO beginning April 28.