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.
Category: Outdoor
Recall: Trek Kickster Bikes
About 11,560 (also including 1,800 sold in Canada) Trek Kickster kids bikes are being recalled.
Lowa Acquires Italy’s Riko Sport
Lowa Sportschuhe GmbH has acquired the Italian shoe specialist Riko Sport S.r.l., a core supplier of Lowa’s footwear.
Zumiez Appoints Board Member
Zumiez Inc. appointed Liliana Gil Valletta to the company’s Board of Directors. She co-founded Cien+ and Culturintel, collectively provide business consulting, big-data analytics, and marketing solutions for companies to help successfully turn cultural trends into opportunities for business success.
Adventure Sports Network Group Promotes Courtney Gresik To Vice President And General Manager Of Dew Tour
Adventure Sports Network Group announced that Courtney Gresik has been named vice president and general manager of the Dew Tour.
The Sheckler Foundation Welcomes Chris Joslin As SkateBOARD Member
The Sheckler Foundation welcome Chris Joslin as the newest skateBOARD member. Joslin will be joining Ryan Sheckler, Christian Hosoi, Fabrizio Santos, Manny Santiago, Oscar Loreto Jr., David Reyes and the Sheckler Foundation on its mission to “Be the Change.”
Former K2 Sports CEO Becomes Interim CEO Of CannTrust Holdings
CannTrust Holdings Inc., a licensed producer of medical and recreational cannabis in Canada, has appointed Robert Marcovitch to the role of interim CEO. Marcovitch was most recently the president and CEO of K2 Sports.
Deckers Brands Q1 Powered By Big Gains At Hoka One One
Deckers Brands raised its outlook for the year after reporting a slightly lower year-over-year loss in the first quarter ended June 30 on a 10.5 percent revenue gain. Hoka led the way, with a 67 percent sales hike. Ugg’s sales grew 1.5 percent.
U.S. Trade Groups Urge Congress To Approve USMCA
The American Apparel & Footwear Association, Outdoor Industry Association and National Retail Federation joined with more than 600 other trade organizations in a letter to Congress supporting approval of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA).
RECALL: Cannondale CAADX Cyclocross Bicycles
About 9,700 Cannondale CAADX Cyclocross Bicycles sold in the U.S. are being recalled, according to a press release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Vista Outdoor’s Bike Protection Unit Undergoes Layoffs
Vista Outdoor has laid off 14 employees from its Bell, Giro and Blackburn headquarters in Scotts Valley, CA, Bicycle Retailer reported.
Moncler Sees Double-Digit Growth In First Half
Moncler S.P.A., the Italian-based based brand known for its down jackets and sportswear, reported earnings grew 16 percent in the first half as sales jumped 13 percent on a currency-neutral basis.
CamelBak Named Ultra-Trail Du Mont-Blanc’s Official Hydration Partner
CamelBak announced its sponsorship of Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), the high altitude mountain race series.
Winnebago Industries Partners With KOA Care Camps
More kids and families facing cancer will experience the healing effects of nature in supportive camp environments, thanks to a partnership between KOA Care Camps and Winnebago Industries’ teams at Winnebago, Grand Design RV, and Chris-Craft.
VF Corp.’s Earnings Beat Estimates, Guidance Raised
VF Corp. raised its sales and earnings outlook for the year after reporting first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates. On a currency-neutral basis, sales grew 9 percent, led by a 23 percent jump by Vans and 12 percent gain at The North Face.
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