GOB Sales Start At Gander Mountain

Inventory liquidation sales are now under way at all Gander Mountain store locations. As reported, Camping World has agreed to acquire a minimum of 17 stores and expects to reopen locations following the liquidations.

Newell Brands Lifts Q1 Guidance On Improved Q1

Newell Brands reported pro-forma core sales in its Play segment grew 0.5 percent as solid growth on Beverages, Coolers and Team Sports was largely offset by substantial inventory destocking on Fishing and selected Coleman product categories.

Cabela’s Q1 Benefits From Expense Cuts, Credit Strength

Cabela’s not surprisingly saw earnings and sales decline in the first quarter as a result of an industry-wide downturn in firearms sales following the election of Donald Trump. But expense-containment efforts and healthy results from Cabela’s CLUB Visa program helped the retailer exceed Wall Street estimates.

Adidas Q1 Boosted By North America, China, E-Commerce

Adidas AG reported earnings jumped 30 percent in the first quarter. Results were paced by an 18 percent increase at brand Adidas on a currency-neutral basis as well as a 13 percent increase at the Reebok brand. Combined sales of the Adidas and Reebok brands grew in all market segments except Russia/CIS. Growth was particularly strong in North America (+31 percent), Greater China (+30 percent), Japan (+21 percent) and MEAA (+15 percent).

Gildan Reports 12.2 Percent Growth For Q1

The company saw a strong net sales growth of 12.2 percent in the quarter due to organic growth and the acquisition of companies including Alstyle, American Apparel, and Peds. Gildan expects sales to continue to increase throughout the remaining of 2017 due to organic growth and acquisitions.