Brooks Running, a portfolio company of Berkshire Hathaway, reported 14 percent growth in the first half, supported by 9 percent growth year-over-year in the Americas.
International markets reportedly accelerated, with revenue up 39 percent in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and 10 percent in Asia-Pacific (APAC). In a media release, Brooks also said the company logged a “record Q2.”
The performance for the first half was said to build on a “record” first quarter that saw the brand’s Q1 sales climb 23 percent year-over-year, supported by gains of 20 percent in North America, 30 percent on a currency-neutral basis in EMEA, and a 136 percent surge in China year-over-year to start the year.
While still exhibiting double-digit growth for the first half, the performance in the second quarter most likely fell far short of the Q1 performance if the H1 period only grew 14 percent.
Brooks did manage to share some figures at the model level for the second quarter.
In its 25th year, the Adrenaline GTS reportedly “grew 19 percent year-over-year in Q2, reflecting continued demand for the company’s stability franchise.” Trail running remained a standout category, with trail styles growing a reported “71 percent year-over-year in Q2, fueled by increased demand for Ghost Trail and the Cascadia franchise, which grew 58 percent during the quarter.”
In apparel, Brooks said it continued building momentum through its “Movement and PR Elite” collections, while established franchises such as “Luxe and Chaser” remained strong contributors. In an expanding category for the brand, “accessories grew as reported 29 percent year-over-year in Q2.”
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