Nike Holds Staff Meeting Over Culture Challenges

On Thursday, Mark Parker, CEO of Nike Inc., held a rare company-wide staff meeting at the company’s  headquarters to apologize for allowing a culture where staff members were excluded and workplace complaints of inappropriate behavior were dismissed, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Newell Brands To Divest Pure Fishing

Newell Brands announced the expansion of its Accelerated Transformation Plan, adding Jostens and Pure Fishing to the list of potential divestitures previously announced.

Dorel Sports’ Revenues Slide In Q1

Dorel Industries reported revenues its Dorel Sports segment declined 3.5 percent. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates, organic revenue decreased by approximately 6.2 percent.

Johnson Outdoors Q2 Earnings Jump 55 Percent

Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported double-digit increases in sales and earnings driving record-high results during the company’s 2018 second fiscal quarter and first fiscal six months ending March 30, 2018.  


REI To Donate Up To $1 Million To National Forest Foundation

As part of a multi-year partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF), REI will donate up to $1 million to the nonprofit in 2018. Funds will support 11 projects that steward the country’s National Forests and Grasslands and restore access in areas damaged by natural disasters like wildfires and hurricanes.

GoPro Beats Q1 Earnings, Revenue Estimates

GoPro reported a loss of $76.3 million, or 55 cents a share, in the first quarter, but after adjustments, a loss of 34 cents per share beat Wall Street estimates of a loss of 36 cents per share. The company’s Q1 sales of $202.3 million beat the expected $182.2 million.

Roka Partners With Brooks Beasts Track Club

Roka Sports Inc., the performance eyewear specialist, announced the signing of the Brooks Beasts Track Club, including 2018 IAAF World Indoor Silver Medallist at 800m, Drew Windle, World Indoor 3000m Finalist, Katie Mackey, and 3x Great Edinburgh Cross Country Challenge Champion, Garrett Heath.

Adidas AG’s North American Momentum Continues

Adidas AG said a slowdown in Western Europe and continued weakening the company’s key footwear franchises in the first quarter was more than matched by strong sales momentum overall in North America and Greater China, an accelerating apparel business and strong full-price selling.

CODI Sees Dip In Cash Flow In Q1

Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI) reported cash flow declined slightly in the first quarter as earnings growth in the company’s Advanced Circuits, Arnold Magnetics, Clean Earth, Sterno Products and Liberty Safe businesses was offset by declines at the company’s ErgoBaby, Manitoba Harvest and 5.11.