Delta Apparel Inc. reported sales in the first quarter ended December 28 fell 5.7 percent due to declines at Delta Group segment and Salt Life Group. Net income was down slightly excluding non-recurring charges in the year-ago period.
Category: Sports/Fitness

Dick’s Announces Grand Openings For Three New Stores In February
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be expanding its nationwide footprint with the opening of two Dick’s Sporting Goods stores, one including a Golf Galaxy, in February. The stores are in Tyler, TX and Birmingham, AL.

Study: U.S. Ranks 20th In Physical Activity Participation
Researchers at the nonprofit Global Wellness Institute (GWI), revealed new U.S. data from its recent study: “Move To Be Well: The Global Economy of Physical Activity.”

S&P Affirms Canadian Tire’s Debt Ratings
S&P Global Ratings affirmed the ratings of Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. at ‘BBB+’ due to expectations management will focus on improving debt leverage. The ratings outlook is stable.

Spyder Active Sports Partners With CBD Universe
CBD Universe, a private label manufacturer and distributor in the hemp industry, and Spyder, the ski and performance brand, have partnered to create a hemp-infused product line built for an active lifestyle.

Pop Warner Little Scholars Partners With USA Football
USA Football, the sport’s national governing body and a member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the nation’s oldest youth football, cheer and dance organization, announced a multi-layered partnership benefiting youth football families.

Authentic Brands Group Launches Sports Illustrated CBD Product Line
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of the Sports Illustrated brand, announced a strategic partnership with Sentia Wellness, a leading distributor of CBD-infused wellness products to produce and distribute Sports Illustrated and Sports Illustrated Swim-branded CBD-infused topicals.

Cascade Maverik Expands Partnership With US Lacrosse
Cascade Maverik Lacrosse has signed a new multi-year partnership agreement with US Lacrosse, the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams and the National Team Development Program (NTDP).

Special Olympics Confirms Berlin As Host Of 2023 World Games
Berlin became the official host of the 2023 Special Olympics World Games during a ceremony in the German capital.

OrderMyGear Appoints Leonid Rozkin As CFO
OrderMyGear announced that Leonid Rozkin has been promoted to chief financial officer.

Deckers Brands Q3 Easily Tops Guidance
Deckers Brands Inc. raised its earnings guidance for the year after reporting results for the third quarter ended December 31 that easily topped its outlook. Sales grew 2.6 percent at Ugg and jumped 63.6 percent for Hoka One One. Teva and Sanuk both suffered double-digit declines.

NRF And RILA Welcome Signing Of USMCA Legislation
The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) each welcomed Wednesday’s signing by President Trump of legislation to implement the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

H&M Appoints New CEO
H&M said Karl-Johan Persson has stepped down as CEO to assume the role of chairman, after his father Stefan said he would relinquish that role. COO Helena Helmersson has been appointed CEO.

RYU Apparel Seeks To Enter Consultant Agreement
RYU Apparel, the Vancouver-based athletic apparel brand, is seeking to raise $7 million in capital in order to enter a consulting arrangement and pursue a plan to bring RYU to profitability over the two-year period.

Puma Becomes Beach Soccer World Wide Official Global Partner
Puma has become the official global partner of Beach Soccer World Wide (BSWW), the major sports entity behind the creation and growth of beach soccer.