Certor Sports named Jeremy Erspamer its CEO, overseeing Certor Sports’ portfolio, including Schutt, Tucci and Vicis.
Category: Sports/Fitness
SportChek’s Sales Flattish in Second Quarter
Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd. reported SportChek’s comparable sales were up 0.1 percent in the second quarter ended July 1. Team sports and lifestyle footwear grew, while athletic clothing and outerwear were down. Canadian Tire’s overall comps were up 0.1 percent.
Leatt Corp. Q2 Hurt by Body Armour Decline Offsetting Continued Helmet Growth
The company said 2023 continues to be challenging for the entire MOTO and MTB industry due largely to post-Covid stocking and sell-through dynamics. DTC sales grew as a percent in the quarter.
Hanesbrands Sees Champion Brand’s Continued Slide in Q2 Offset Gains Elsewhere
On a constant-currency basis, net sales decreased 4 percent, with growth in U.S. Innerwear and Champion in Asia more than offset by a decline in U.S. Activewear and the continued macro-driven slowdown in consumer spending impacting Australia.
EXEC: Nautilus Sees Direct Business Improving on Momentum in Strength Products
Nautilus Inc., the parent of Bowflex and Schwinn fitness equipment, significantly reduced its loss in its fiscal first quarter ended June 30 due to improved margins and lower costs. Sales were again down sharply with retail segment sales impacted by high marketplace inventories, but the direct segment showed improving trends, including flat sales across strength products.
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Cuts 2023 Outlook After Disappointing Q2 Results
Revenue for Q2 declined 17.3 percent in constant-currency terms to $589.1 million, compared to $713.6 million in the year-ago quarter. Revenue from the ongoing business was $578.2 million, declining 13.8 percent on a constant-currency basis.
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints New CEO as Brendan Hoffman Departs
The Board of Directors appointed Chris Hufnagel as president and CEO of the company and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. He succeeds Brendan L. Hoffman, who is no longer with the company
ThredUp Inc. Narrows Q2 Loss on Revenue Increase, RaaS Ramp-Up
The company reported 1.7 million Active Buyers and Orders of 1.8 million in the second quarter, representing a decrease of 0.8 percent and an increase of 5 percent, respectively, year-over-year.
Nautilus, Inc. Shrinks Loss in Q1 but Sales Drop 24 Percent
Nautilus, Inc., the parent of Bowflex, slashed its loss in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 due to an uptick in gross margins and a steep reduction in expenses with the year-ago period including a $27.0 million asset impairment charge. Sales were down 23.8 percent with a decline of 17.5 percent in the Direct segment and 29.0 percent in the Retail segment.
EXEC: Yonex Posts High-Teens Growth in Fiscal Q1; Profits Down
Global net sales increased 18.1 percent year-over-year aided by Yen depreciation overseas., reflecting strong demand globally despite concerns over inflation, economic slowdown and geopolitical risks.
YogaSix Hits Key Milestone with Over 600 Signed Franchise Agreements
The company said expansion in key markets such as Alexandria, VA; Los Angeles, CA; Boston, MA; and Long Island, NY would fuel the brand’s yoga experience that includes six core formats.
WellnessSpace Brands Hires Fitness Industry Vet as VP of Sales
WellnessSpace Brands, a developer of experiential wellness products, hired industry veteran Eric Jaworsky as VP of sales.
EXEC: Topgolf Callaway Leadership Talks Up Modern Golf Trend, Q2 Results, IT Incident
CEO Chip Brewer noted that the company hopes to clearly explain the short-term volatility and highlight the long-term positive story of continued improvement in the earnings power of the business and the resilience of the core Modern Golf consumer.
Cordura Brand Appoints European Business Development Manager
Invista’s Cordura brand hired Ruud Vermeij as European business development manager for the Cordura brand, responsible for developing and executing the commercial strategy for growing its consumer business in Europe.
Beachbody’s Q2 Revenues Decline 25 Percent
The Beachbody Company, Inc.’s adjusted operating loss widened in the second quarter ended June 30 despite sales sliding 25.0 percent. The fitness subscription company said it made progress in restructuring its financial covenants while hiring Mark Goldston as executive chairman of its Board of Directors to support its turnaround efforts.
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