Athletic Republic North Dallas joins the Athletic Republic network as the second location in the DFW metroplex, following the opening of Athletic Republic Rockwall in October 2023.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Go Guarded! Self Defense Tools for Runners
Jodi Fisher founded Go Guarded, manufacturing self-defense tools for women, runners and the outdoor enthusiast.
EXEC: Hoka DTC Drives Fiscal Q1 Growth; Dick’s and JD Sports Boost U.S. Wholesale
The brand saw accelerated DTC growth and continued strong wholesale gains helped drive a 29.7 percent jump in Hoka sales in fiscal Q1 ended June 30. Hoka’s parent company also called out the sales of the Sanuk business in July.
Report: Decathlon in Talks to Acquire Stake in Spain’s Tradeinn
The e-tailer, based near Girona in Spain, sells sports equipment and clothing online via about 20 specialist sites, including Diveinn for diving, Goalinn for football, Trekkinn for outdoor equipment, and Smashinn for tennis and padel.
Deckers Brands Blows Past Fiscal Q1 EPS Targets on Hoka Momentum
Earnings in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 came in well ahead of analyst targets, boosted by a spike in gross margins and 22.1 percent sales growth. Hoka once again led top-line gains, which saw sales jump 29.7 percent. Ugg’s sales gained 14.0 percent.
EXEC: Lululemon Pulls Breezethrough Leggings Line, Stock Price Targets Cut
The collection, aimed at hot, low-impact workouts, faced criticism over the design, with a 3.1-star rating from 112 reviews on the company’s website, with comments highlighting issues like unflattering seams and discomfort.
Skechers Raises FY Outlook as Q2 Tops Guidance
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. raised its full-year outlook after reporting earnings in the fiscal second quarter ended June 30 came in slightly ahead of company guidance on DTC strength. Earnings in the quarter slipped 5.1 percent on a 7.2 percent revenue gain.
Boston Pickle Club Signs Lease for Second Location in Greater Boston
The 28,000-square-foot indoor club in Norwell will operate on a membership-based model. The club will also offer professional instruction catering to all ages and skill levels.
Asics To Raise $1.2 Billion In Secondary Stock Offering
The secondary offering will be divided into two parts—a Japanese secondary offering of 27.2 million shares and an International secondary offering of 46.8 million shares.
CPSC Recalls Camzimo Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
The CPSC advises customers who purchased the helmets to “cut the straps and dispose of the bicycle helmets immediately. Do no sell or give them away these hazardous bicycle helmets.”
Strava Appoints Tech Vet as General Counsel
Daniel Li joins Strava as the platform accelerates its product velocity. Since the spring, Strava has welcomed Matt Salazar as chief product officer and Rob Terrell as chief technology officer.
Tour Edge Appoints Golf Industry Vet as President
Long-time golf industry leader Tim Clarke as president, effective August 5. Current President David Glod will become CEO. He remains the majority owner and chief golf club designer of the brand, which he founded in 1986.
EXEC: JD Sports Completes Acquisition of Hibbett Sports
Hibbett is now part of JD and will cease to be a stand-alone publicly traded company. Mike Longo will continue as president and CEO of Hibbett and Jared Briskin is now chief operating officer.
Escalade Posts Q2 Sales and Profit Declines as Consumer Demand Contracts
Weak demand and channel inventory de-stocking, particularly in the indoor/outdoor games categories, was partly offset by growth in the company’s Stiga table tennis, Bear Archery and Brunswick Billiards brands.
EXEC: Moncler Group Posts Double-Digit Sales Growth in First Half
The company reported first half revenues increased 11 percent year-over-year in constant-currency terms to €1.23 billion, Moncler brand revenues of €1.04 billion and Stone Island brand revenues of €188.9 million.
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