Garmin Raises Wearable Stakes With Expanded Sensor Technology

Garmin Ltd.’s ability to meet growing customer demands for better technology in wearables was on display in the company’s Q2 earnings report. Garmin reported better-than-expected quarterly profit in the second quarter ended June 30 and raised its full-year forecast in the process.

Compass Diversified Holdings Posts Profit In Q2

Cash Flow for the second quarter of 2018 reflects year-over-year earnings increases at the company’s Advanced Circuits, Arnold Magnetics, Clean Earth and Manitoba Harvest businesses, offset by declines at the company’s Liberty, ErgoBaby and 5.11 businesses.

REI To Open Grand Rapids Store

In spring 2019, outdoor co-op REI will open a new store in Grand Rapids, MI, the state’s second-largest city. With close proximity to the Grand River, Lake Michigan and the Huron-Manistee National Forests, Grand Rapids is Western Michigan’s hub for outdoor recreation.

Shares of Rocky Brands Soar On Earnings Beat

Shares of Rocky Brands jumped $6.00, or 23.2 percent, to $31.85 after the boot maker delivered earnings that ran past Wall Street’s targets. Georgia Boot, Durango and Rocky Boot all delivered robust growth in the quarter at healthy margins.

Big 5 Sporting Goods Misses On Income, Revenue

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported a net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 of $0.2 million, or (1) cent per share, compared to net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 of $2.8 million, or 13 cents per diluted share. Analysts had expected a profit of 11 cents per share.

Rocky Brands’ Q2 Profits Soar

Rocky Brands Inc. reported profits in the second quarter jumped 73.3 percent, thanks to high-single-digit growth in wholesale sales and expanding gross margins.

Raen Forms Raen Europe, Appoints Christian Grund As European GM

California-based eyewear brand Raen has announced plans to further expand the company’s global footprint with the formation of Raen Optics GmbH, or Raen Europe. The new division will be led by Christian Grund, the founder of Raen’s former European eyewear distributor, Eyegents

The North Face Appoints New Heads Of Product And Merchandising

The North Face announced the appointment of Kelly Cortina as vice president of global product and Darren Cookson as global vice president of merchandising for The North Face, effective immediately. Cortina was most recently VP global merchandising, Center of Excellence at Under Armour while Cookson was VP of product & merchandising EMEA, The North Face.

Bass Pro’s Rogers Location To Become First U.S. Combo Store

Bass Pro’s Outdoor World in Rogers, AK, will undergo an extensive renovation to feature Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s and Tracker Boats together under one roof for the first time. The location will add a new boat center and significantly expanded fishing and apparel departments.