The brand reportedly delivered another quarter of growth in UK direct-to-consumer (DTC) and International Wholesale, reflecting encouraging consumer response to a broader product assortment.
Category: Sports/Fitness
EXEC: Saucony Raises Outlook After Solid Q2 with Wholesale Growth Led by Int’l, Continued U.S. Gains
Even with the strong performance of the Saucony team over the last handful of years, the brand team still views Saucony as a small challenger brand in a very attractive category. In Q2, the brand dropped collaborations with Estudio Niksen, Greyson, two with Engineered Garments, and Minted New York. Earlier this month the brand plans to drop a highly anticipated collaboration with Westside Gunn.
EXEC: Asics North America Sees Double-Digit Growth Across All Regions in Q2
Asics North America (ANA) reported that it delivered double-digit revenue growth in the second quarter across its three regions, with gains of 19.4 percent in the U.S., 25.8 percent in Canada, and 30.4 percent in Mexico. The gains were driven by the wholesale channel across regions, with wholesale sales up 36.6 percent in the U.S. region.
EXEC: Japan’s Xebio Holdings Sees 6 Percent Growth in Fiscal Q1
The largest sporting goods and athletic apparel retailer in Japan reported sales in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 rose 6.1 percent to ¥68,242 million ($428 mm).
EXEC: Asics Corp. Hikes FY Outlook on Gangbuster First-Half Results
The company raised its outlook for the year after reporting net earnings rose 53.3 percent in the first six months on a 32.7 percent sales surge. On a currency-neutral basis, sales in the half grew 22.0 percent, fueled by gains of 29.7 percent in Europe, 19.6 percent in North America, and 17.6 percent in Greater China.
Covation Appoints Henning Schroeder Senior Director E-Mobility
The parent company of Huffy and Batch Bicycles, today announced that industry veteran Henning Schroeder has been appointed senior director of Product, E-Mobility.
CardVault Secures New Group of Celebrity Investors
Notable investors joining Tom Brady include New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, musician and entrepreneur Jay-Z, Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry, The Kraft Group, Boston Celtics CEO Wyc Grousbeck and UFC president and CEO Dana White.
Lululemon’s Chief AI and Technology Officer Departs
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. reported in a regulatory filing on Thursday, August 13, that Ranju Das has “ceased to serve” as the company’s chief AI and technology officer.
F45 Training Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy
Mad Fitness Group LLC, which operates 31 F45 Training studios across Maryland, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Kansas and Missouri, has filed for bankruptcy protection with plans to close about half of its locations
EXEC: Sweden’s WeSports Group’s Q2 Sales Jump 55 Percent On Cycling and Running Strength
WS WeSports Group, the Sweden-based manufacturer of sports equipment and parent of a number of specialty retailers, reported sales in the second quarter catapulted 54.7 percent to SEK 1,177.6 million ($123 mm) from SEK 761.4 a year ago. Organic growth amounted to 21.6 percent. WeSport said in its quarterly report, “Growth was primarily driven by our […]
EXEC: SportChek’s Comps Surge 8 Percent on World Cup Demand
Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd. reported comparable sales at its SportChek segment grew 8 percent in the second quarter ended June 30 and 12.4 percent on a two-year stack basis, with the gains credited to World Cup-related demand. Fanwear, team sports and athletic footwear drove the eighth consecutive quarter of growth at SportChek.
StockX 6M Report Highlights Comebacks for Jordan and Supreme
StockX released its Big Facts Data Report for the first six months of 2026, disclosing the fastest-growing brands on the platform from January through June 2026. The findings show Jordan and Supreme have both made a recovery while strong moves were also seen by Saucony, Vans, Salomon, Godspeed, Adidas, and Timex.
EXEC: Yue Yuen’s Profits Slump in First Half
Yue Yuen Industrial, Ltd. reported profits fell 57.9 percent in the six months ended June 30 to $72.0 million, with declines within its manufacturing segment offsetting gains in its Pou Sheng retail business. Sales slipped 2.2 percent. On July 25, Yue Yuen had warned that profits would fall due to reduced orders from a pullback in consumer demand, as well as from cost pressures and manufacturing inefficiencies.
Fabletics Looks to Double Sales in Five Years, Accelerates International Openings
Fabletics, Inc., the membership-driven activewear brand, reported plans to “double its annual revenue to $2 billion and quadruple its EBITDA within five years, supported by the opening within the next twelve months of 25 stores in the U.S. and roughly 20 internationally.”
EXEC: Under Armour Downgraded by Barclays
Barclays lowered its stock rating on Under Armour to “Underweight” from “Equal Weight” due to the brand’s delayed recovery and heightened competition.
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