Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. fell far short of Wall Street expectations in their fiscal second quarter as sales decreased versus the year-ago quarter amid reduced consumer demand and fuller inventories at retail. (Read More)
The NPD Group reported total U.S. performance footwear sales grew 15 percent in the third quarter while leisure footwear sales climbed at a slightly lower rate. Fashion footwear sales continued to underperform, decreasing high-single-digits. (Read More)
Speaking at Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference, Lauren Hobart, president and CEO at Dick’s Sporting Goods, said the retailer has been able to grab market share over the past couple of years partly because of investments supporting omnichannel execution but also because key brand partners have been narrowing distribution and bringing more differentiated product to the retailer’s selling floors. (Read More)
Zumiez Inc. was able to counter declines in skateboard sales and supply chain hurdles to deliver a revenue gain in the second quarter of 7.3 percent year-over-year and 17.6 percent compared with the second quarter of 2019. Rick Brooks, CEO, told analysts, “It’s been really good to see how the business responded. We’re maintaining our wallet share of our customers’ business.” (Read More)
American Outdoor Brands celebrated another strong set of results for the fiscal first quarter ended July 31 as 16 of the company’s 20 brands delivered growth over the comparable quarter last year and 19 of its 20 brands delivered growth over the comp period two years ago in a pre-COVID world. (Read More)
While announcing second-quarter results, Duluth Trading unveiled its Big Dam Blueprint strategic plan that recently-appointed CEO Sam Sato expects will guide the apparel chain into a digital-first future. The former Finish Line CEO said the moves are "driven in part by meaningful shifts in consumer behavior.” (Read More)
Foot Locker reported second-quarter sales and earnings that crushed Wall Street targets, led by an uptick in sales from its women’s and kids categories as well as strong full-price selling. Upbeat guidance was also delivered for the second half as recent heightened supply chain risks are seen holding off until the end of the year. (Read More)
The TJX Companies, Inc. reported second-quarter sales and earnings came in well ahead of management’s expectations as gangbuster sales in the home category continued and apparel gains accelerated from its recent momentum. Margins are expected to benefit going forward from continued robust growth and price adjustments. (Read More)
Planet Fitness Inc. has regained approximately 75 percent of the members it lost from its peak numbers in Q120 to the low of Q420. Chris Rondeau, CEO, told analysts on a call, "We believe the unseasonal momentum and our membership gains are fueled by people recognizing the importance of self-care." (Read More)
SportChek’s same-store sales continued to see a strong recovery, jumping 28.6 percent in the second quarter ended July 3 year-over-year and advancing 5.1 percent over the 2019 second quarter. Canadian Tire Corp.’s officials said the growth reflected strong demand for casual wear as well as athletic footwear and apparel. The gains came despite inventory constraints. (Read More)
On its first-quarter conference call, Canada Goose officials discussed the company's strong digital momentum, the benefits Canadian manufacturing is providing amid the ongoing supply chain disruption and its confidence in its move to end the use of fur in its products. (Read More)
Boosted by strong demand for its connected fitness offerings, Nautilus Inc.'s earnings and sales in its first quarter ended June 30 came in well ahead of guidance, but officials warned that higher commodity prices and transportation costs could weigh on margins over the next few quarters. (Read More)
Johnson Outdoors reported sales ran up 54 percent year-over-year in the third quarter ended July 2, led by near double-digit gains in Camping and Dive segments. Investments are being made in air freight to help offset supply chain disruptions. (Read More)
Delta Apparel Inc. reported sales jumped 65.3 percent in the third quarter ended July 3 to $118.7 million. Sales were relatively flat against 2019 third-quarter levels as a 36 percent increase at the Salt Life Group segment helped offset a 5 percent decline in the Delta Group segment. The sales performance was in line with an update provided in mid-July. (Read More)
On its second-quarter conference call, Tom Florsheim, Weyco Group’s chairman and CEO, said Bogs “had an excellent spring” while warning that supply chain disruptions could restrain growth across its second half. Florsheim also sees strong growth potential for its just-acquired outdoor footwear brand, Forsake. (Read More)
Acushnet Holdings Corp., the parent of Titleist, significantly lifted its guidance for the year after reporting another blowout quarter. The improved outlook comes despite the company facing raw material constraints and production challenges tied to recent spikes in COVID-19 cases. (Read More)
Dorel Industries Inc. reported that its Dorel Sports segments delivered growth of 11.1 percent in the second quarter. Martin Schwartz, Dorel’s president and CEO, said on a quarterly analyst call, “Demand for bikes showed no signs of slowing and Cannondale's models remain extremely popular.” (Read More)
Hanesbrands Inc. said Champion continued to regain its momentum in the second quarter since taking a hit in the early months of the pandemic’s emergence and is now delivering double-digit gains against the second quarter of 2019. The brand is also making progress under Hanesbrands’ Full Potential plan to become a $3 billion brand. (Read More)
Led by strong DTC sales, a rebound at wholesale and a more than three-fold gain in its international business, Yeti reported sales in the second quarter climbed 44.9 percent. The strong results prompted the drinkware and cooler brand to raise earnings and sales guidance for the year. (Read More)
On a conference call with analysts discussing the Sweaty Betty acquisition, Wolverine Worldwide officials said the U.K-based women’s activewear brand is expected to help Wolverine’s own brands, including Saucony and Merrell, to further expand in apparel and across digital channels. However, the biggest opportunity it sees is tapping into the growth potential of Sweaty Betty and the overall women's activewear market. (Read More)