The opening of the 112,000-square-foot, two-story Life Time Westlake club extends Life Time’s footprint to 33 locations across Texas.
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EXEC: Helly Hansen Posts Small Q2 Growth While SportChek Declined on Weather Woes
Canadian Tire Corp., parent of Helly Hansen and the SportChek, Sports Experts, Atmosphere, Pro Hockey Life, Sports Rousseau, Hockey Experts, and Mark’s retail banners, reported top-line pressures in Q2 were balanced by strong margin and cost control, improving retail profitability.
Under Armour Lifts FY Guidance On Surprise Q2 Profit
Under Armour, Inc. reported a loss of $305 million in the second quarter after absorbing charges related to the settlement of a shareholder lawsuit, but posted a surprise profit excluding the charges and slightly raised its adjusted earnings guidance for the year. Sales declined 10 percent, dragged down by a 14 percent slide in North America.
DTLR Prepares Kids Nationwide with Back-to-School Supplies
Across the U.S., the retailer donated thousands of backpacks, school supplies and provided free haircuts and shoes to help prepare kids for the upcoming school year.
The Buckle’s July Same-Store Sales Decline 7 Percent
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store sales decreased 6.8 percent in July year-over-year.
Yeti Raises FY Outlook on Strong Q2 Results
Yeti Holdings ,Inc. raised its guidance for earnings and sales for the year as second-quarter results topped analyst targets. Adjusted earnings in the quarter rose 36 percent on a 15 percent revenue gain.
EXEC: Mountain Warehouse Submits $5M Stalking Horse Bid for EMS Assets
UK-based Mountain Warehouse has emerged as the stalking horse bidder for Eastern Mountain Sports with a $5 million bid to acquire the EMS intellectual property. EMS parent company GoDigital Media Group filed for bankruptcy in June.
EXEC: Callaway CEO Unveils Strategic Review of Topgolf as Q2 Results Disappoint
The parent of the Callaway Golf, Topgolf, Travis Mathew, Odyssey, Ogio, Jack Wolfskin brands is doing a full strategic review of Topgolf, including an assessment of organic strategies to return Topgolf to profitable same-venue sales growth, as well as inorganic alternatives, including a potential spin-off of Topgolf.
Revolve Returns to Growth in Q2
Online fashion retailer Revolve Group reported sales grew 3 percent in the second quarter, its first positive quarter since the fourth quarter of 2022. Earnings more than doubled.
DSW Parent Designer Brands, Inc. Appoints New Board Member
DSW-parent Designer Brands Inc. appointed John Atkinson to its Board of Directors. Atkinson is a retired audit partner from KPMG’s Cincinnati office.
TSG Consumer Partners Appoint Head of Strategic and Operational Services Group
Dori Konig brings over 20 years of finance, strategy, and operating experience to the role. Most recently, he was the managing director at global investment firm Platinum Equity, where he led the company’s East Coast Operations.
Boot Barn Fiscal Q1 Earnings Easily Top Expectations
Profits at Boot Barn, Inc. advanced 13.4 percent in the fiscal first quarter. Sales grew 10 percent from new stores, 1.4 percent same-store growth and 6.7 percent e-commerce growth.
FIU Stadium Rebrands to Pitbull Stadium
The 10-year agreement will see FIU Stadium rebranded as Pitbull Stadium, making it the first athletics venue to have an artist possessing the naming rights.
Allbirds Sees Q2 Sales Drop 27 Percent
Allbirds, Inc. reported a net loss in the second quarter ended June 30 as sales shrunk 26.8 percent. The eco-friendly footwear brand said it is prioritizing three main focus areas designed to return to top line growth in 2025,
Ford and N+ To Release Bronco and Mustang Inspired E-Bikes
“These new e-bikes will allow more people to experience the adventurous spirit of a Bronco and the exhilaration of a Mustang from the moment they grip the handlebars.” —Tyler Hill, Global Brand Licensing Manager, Ford Motor Company