Canadian Tire Corp reported SportChek’s retail sales increased 3.0 percent in the second quarter as comparable sales grew 3.7 percent. On a consolidated basis, Canadian Tire’s comparable sales up 2.2 percent in the second quarter.
Category: Outdoor
Pocket Outdoor Media Appoints Robin Thurston As CEO
Pocket Outdoor Media, the holding company that owns VeloNews, Triathlete, Women’s Running, PodiumRunner, Bicycle Retailer, VeloPress, and VeloSwap, has appointed Robin Thurston, co-founder of MapMyFitness, as CEO.
Wolverine World Wide’s Q2 Earnings Top Targets
Wolverine World Wide Inc. reported second-quarter sales increased 1.1 percent. Earnings dipped slightly but exceeded Wall Street’s consensus targets by two cents. Merrell grew mid-single digits and Sperry improved to flattish growth in the quarter.
Unifi’s Q4 Profits Drop
Unifi Inc. reported sales and pre-tax profitability declined in the fourth quarter ended June 30 that were in-line with expectations. The fabric supplier showed sequential quarter improvement on profitability and cash flows, and forecast volume and revenue growth and significant improvement in profitability for fiscal 2020.
QBP To Purchase Barnett Bicycle Institute
Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) announced it has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Barnett Bicycle Institute (BBI) from the National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA).
Trade War Escalates With Currency Manipulation Charges
China allowed its currency to drop sharply on Monday to the weakest level in more than a decade, prompting the Trump administration to take the historic step of labeling China a currency manipulator.
The North Face Announces 2019 Explore Fund Grant Recipients
The North Face announced the 2019 Explore Fund Grant recipients, welcoming a new class of 42 organizations enabling exploration for all.
Dorel Sports’ Q2 Revenues Expand 7.4 Percent
Dorel Sports, which includes Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Caloi and IronHorse, posted an operating profit against a loss in the second quarter as sales grew 7.4 percent.
Newell Brands’ Q2 Profits Top Wall Street Targets
Newell Brands reported earnings dropped in the second quarter but came in above Wall Street’s consensus estimates. Newell also indicated that it delivered significant improvements in operating margin and operating cash flow.
Johnson Outdoors Sees Slight Decline In Q3 Profits
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported earnings slipped 7.1 percent in the third quarter ended June 28 due to higher operating expenses and lower margins tied to tariffs. Revenues grew 3 percent.
Columbia’s Tim Boyle Speaks Out Against Tariffs
In a statement, Tim Boyle, president and CEO of Columbia Sportswear Co., decried President Trump’s plans for a new 10 percent tariff on $300 billion of Chinese imports. He said in part, “We’ve been fortunate to have a strong economy for the past decade. Let’s not tank the economy with the misguided conception that trade wars are fun.”
Ventum Announces Series A Funding
Ventum, maker of performance racing bicycles and the Official Global Bike Partner of Ironman, announced that it has raised a round of funding and that it is moving to Heber City, UT.
Trump Says U.S. Will Impose 10 Percent Tariffs On Another $300 Billion Of Chinese Goods
Industry and retail trade organizations reacted quickly to criticize President Trump’s plans for a new 10 percent tariff on $300 billion of Chinese imports, taking effect on Sept. 1, 2019. These tariffs will target “List 4” products – products including footwear and apparel that have not previously been subject to tariff increases.
Birkenstock Opens Second Company-Owned Retail Store In The U.S.
Birkenstock Americas announced that it has opened its second company-owned retail store in the United States. The location is in Venice Beach, CA.
Yeti Q2 Earnings Improve On DTC Momentum
Yeti Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis increased 23 percent in the second quarter ended June 29 on a 12 percent revenue gain. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales jumped 43 percent while wholesale revenues were flat. The company slightly raised its EPS guidance for the year.
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