DW Sports Enters Administration

DW Sports, which operates 73 gyms and 75 stores across the U.K., said it plans to enter into administration. All of its stores will close, but DW plans to work with administrators from BDO to save as many gyms as possible.

OR Parent’s Q2 Results Marred By Event Cancellations

Emerald Holding Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows, reported a steep decline in revenues in the second quarter due to event cancellations tied to COVID-19 but saw a more modest decline in earnings due to the arrival of initial claims confirmed under its event cancellation insurance policy.

Emerald Holding Announces Election Of New Preferred Stock Directors

Emerald Holding Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows, announced that OPV GEM Aggregator LP, the majority holder of the outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Participating Preferred Stock of Emerald Holding, Inc., elected Lynda Clarizio and David Levin as Preferred Stock Directors to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Icebreaker Appoints New GM and VP

Icebreaker appointed Cameron Walker as its new GM and VP at Icebreaker North America, Rachel Winkel as director of North American marketing and Sam Minassian as head of e-commerce & digital marketplaces.

VF Corp Appoints President, Greater China

VF Corporation announced the appointment of Winnie Ma to the new position of president, Greater China. Ma joins VF following a 10-year career at Unilever, North Asia, where she most recently led the Beauty & Personal Care category business.

VF’s Q1 Sales Fall 48 Percent, But Bounce Back In China

VF Corp. reported a net loss of $285.6 million, or 73 cents a share, in the first quarter ended June 30 as revenues tumbled 48 percent. The loss was 10 cents better and sales were slightly above Wall Street’s targets. VF said it has seen recovery in China and expects revenues for the current quarter to be down less than 25 percent.

Delta Apparel Fiscal Q3 Results Improved As Period Progressed

Delta Apparel, Inc. reported net sales for the fiscal third quarter ended June 27 were $71.8 million, or approximately 60 percent of prior-year quarter net sales of $119.3 million. DLA said monthly sales performance sequentially accelerated throughout the third quarter from April sales at 33 percent of prior-year levels to June sales at nearly 90 percent of prior-year levels. Net sales in the Delta Group segment and Salt Life Group segment decreased 39.0 percent and 47.2 percent, respectively, from the prior-year period.

Columbia Sportswear Releases 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report

Columbia Sportswear Company released its 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report, which includes highlights from the progress made throughout 2019 in the three main areas of focus in its corporate responsibility strategy – empowering people, sustaining places and responsible practices.

Columbia Sportswear’s Q2 Revenues Slump 40 Percent

Columbia Sportswear Co. joined a number of industry players reporting a loss in the second quarter amid significant sales declines due to the fallout from COVID-19, but results came in better than Wall Street targets. Among brands, sales declined 42 percent at Columbia, 12 percent for Sorel, 28 percent for Prana, and 44 percent at Mountain Hardwear.