Hibbett’s Blows Past Guidance

Particularly benefitting from the quick ramp-up of e-commerce operations, Hibbett Sporting Goods reported preliminary fourth-quarter earnings that handily eclipsed Wall Street’s targets.

Fitbit Q4 Falls Short Of Wall Street’s Targets

Fitbit Inc. reported a non-GAPP loss of $5 million, or 2 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, worse than Wall Street’s consensus estimate of break-even results. Said James Park, CEO, “In 2018 we’ll focus on managing down expenses, continuing to expand in the smartwatch category and supporting our engaged global community on their health and fitness journeys.”

Camber Outdoors Opens 2018 Pitchfest Applications

Now in its fourth year, Camber Outdoors’ Pitchfest combines a 10-week intensive mentoring program for women-led businesses with a live “pitch” event to some of the active-outdoors industries’ most influential CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders.

Chums & Beyond Coastal Hire New E-Commerce Director

Chums, the travel and active lifestyle accessory producer, and sister brand Beyond Coastal, the sun care product manufacturer, announced the hire of Susie Tew as e-commerced director at the companies’ Salt Lake City office.

5.11 Extends Sponsorship Of CrossFit Games

5.11 will continue as The Official Sponsor for the CrossFit Games Service Open, and will be the title sponsor of the CrossFit Games Europe Regional in Berlin, Germany. Additionally, the 5.11 team will be present at all other CrossFit Games Regional Events around the globe.