Deckers Brands Easily Tops Guidance In Q1

Deckers Brands reported that revenues and its loss in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 easily beat projected guidance. Sales grew 19.5 percent, led by a 17.6 percent gain for Ugg and a 53.1 percent hike at Hoka One One.

Brunswick Corp.’s Adjusted Sales Climb 6 Percent

Brunswick Corp., the parent of Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and Cybex, reported  that on an adjusted basis, operating earnings were down 3 percent in the second quarter despite a 6.3 percent revenue gain. Fitness segment sales inched up 1 percent.

Under Armour See North American Rebound

Under Armour Inc. reported a steep loss in the second quarter after restructuring activities and said the company had planned to spend an additional $80 million on restructuring efforts this year. The loss before charges was in line with Wall Street’s expectations. Sales were ahead of expectations as North American sales grew for the first time in a year.

Amer Sports Sees Modest Growth In Q2

Amer Sports reported a slightly higher loss on a modest sales gain in the second quarter, the company’s smallest quarter of the year. Amer still expects a “solid” second half, driven by up to double-digit pre-order growth in Winter Sports Equipment, Arc`teryx, Sports Instruments and strong expected order position in Precor, which just won the company’s largest ever customer contract.

Puma’s Currency-Neutral Sales Climb 15 Percent In Q2

Puma reported earnings rose 37.8 percent in the second quarter on improving margins and continued sales momentum. Sales rose 15 percent on a currency-neutral basis, led by an 18.7 percent gain in the Americas. The outlook for the year remained unchanged.

Adidas Opening Creative Community Space In Brooklyn

Coinciding with the latest iteration of its P.O.D. System sneaker, Adidas Originals announced the opening Factory 55 in the heart of Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood. Local artists, musicians and designers will lead workshops and open lab sessions on both zine and poster making, a neighborhood photography session, a ‘how-to’ tutorial on silk-screening t-shirts and more.

U.S. House of Representatives Passes The PHIT Act

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, which would allow the use of pre-tax savings accounts for physical activity-related expenses. PHIT was included in a bipartisan package of Health Savings Account (HSA) reforms that passed in the House today by a vote of 277-142. Now, the measure moves to the Senate for further consideration.

REI Partners Again With Subaru

Subaru of America Inc. announced the company’s continued partnership with REI and involvement in the outdoor retailer’s adventure-themed, experiential events and activities across the country.

TYR Sport Signs Simone Manuel

TYR Sport announced the signing of 4x Olympic Medalist, 9x World Championship Medalist and World and American Record Holder Simone Manuel.