Fitch Ratings downgraded Newell Brands Inc.’s long-term issuer default rating to BB-plus from BBB-minus, lowering it to speculative-grade, or “junk” status, from investment grade.
Category: Outdoor
Arc’teryx’s Sales Grew 11 percent In 2018
Amer Sports issued its annual report review for 2018 that showed Arc’teryx’s sales grew 11 percent last year to drive growth across Softgoods, a strategic growth priority for the company.
Trade Talks Showing Some Positive Signals
Facing a March 1 deadline before tariffs on some $200 billion in Chinese imports rise, Chinese and U.S. negotiators held high level talks Thursday and Friday in Washington D.C. The discussions come amid signs of progress on resolving some issues in the seven-month trade dispute.
Report: U.S. And China Trade Talks Making Significant Progress
The U.S. and China have made the most significant progress to date in their trade talks, outlining commitments in areas such as intellectual property rights, services, currency and agriculture barriers to trade, Reuters reported.
Wolverine’s Shares Sink On Cautious Guidance
Wolverine World Wide reported sales came in slightly below Wall Street’s expectations but are expected to accelerate to mid-single digit growth in the back half of 2019 due to an expected turnaround at Saucony and accelerated growth at Merrell and Sperry. EPS guidance for 2019, however, came in below expectations as the company plans to ramp up brand-building efforts this year.
RECALL: Turkey Fryers Sold By Academy
About 3,000 Outdoor Gourmet Turkey Keg turkey fryers sold by Academy Sports + Outdoors store are being recalled.
Wolverine’s Q4 Boosted By Momentum At Merrell And Sperry
Wolverine World Wide reported earnings on an adjusted basis grew 27 percent in the fourth quarter, helped by improving margins and a sharp reduction in operating expenses. Revenues inched up 0.2 percent and benefited from accelerated revenue growth from Merrell and Sperry.
SFIA: Sports Industry Facing Too Many Casual Participants
The annual SFIA Topline Participation Report found more Americans embracing healthy lifestyles in 2018, including notable gains in participation in a number of outdoor and fitness activities. But the study found tackle football participation taking another hit and overall gains being driven by casual rather than core participants.
SportChek Q4 Boosted By Owned-Brands Push
Canadian Tire Corp reported that its SportChek segment saw same-store sales climb 2.5 percent in the fourth quarter, helped by a strong reception to its owned brands, Ripzone, Helly Hansen and Woods. Said Allan MacDonald, Canadia Tire’s EVP of retail, “I’m pleased that our owned brand strategy has now taken root at Sport Chek where we have to compete with some of the greatest brands in the world.”
Newell Brands’ Q4 Earnings Hit By Impairment Charge
Newell Brands reported a sharp decline in operating earnings in the fourth quarter as it absorbed a $157 million impairment charge. The Home & Outdoor Living segment saw a core sales decline of 3.0 percent, largely driven by lost distribution for Coleman at a key U.S. retailer.
Canada Goose Q3 Revenues Surge 50 Percent
Canada Goose again raised its guidance for the year after banging out significant gains in earnings and sales in the third quarter ended December 31. Results benefited from strong demand for expanded lightweight offerings, retailer requests for earlier shipments of merchandise, and a strong reception to new stores.
Future Plc Acquires Cycling News And Procycling Magazine From Immediate Media
Future Plc announced the acquisition of two specialist consumer brands from Immediate Media Co. – CyclingNews.com and Procycling Magazine.
SportChek’s Comps Climb 2.5 Percent In Q4
Canadian Tire Corp. reported SportChek’s comps were up 2.5 percent in the fourth quarter and 2.0 percent for the full year
Yeti Holdings Q4 Profits Jump
Yeti Holdings Inc. reported a sharp jump in net earnings in the fourth quarter as revenues climbed 19 percent. The company expects sales to climb between 11.5 percent and 13 percent in 2019.
Emerald Expositions Posts Q4 Loss On Impairment Charges
Emerald Expositions, the parent of the Outdoor Retailer trade show, reported a net loss of $90 million in the fourth quarter as it took $104.3 in impairment charge related to certain trade names and customer-related intangible assets.
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