Guspro Inc., based in Chatham, Ontario, secured a long term licensing and distribution agreement for the Mylec brand of street and ball hockey products in Canada.
Category: Sports/Fitness
NormaTec Designated As An Official Supplier Of USA Softball
USA Softball announced that NormaTec, a leader in compression recovery technology for athletes, has signed on as an official supplier of USA Softball through February, 2021.
Decathlon To Open Ottawa Location
Decathlon will open a store in Ottawa in the fall for its fourth location in Canada, according to retail-insider.com.
Dick’s Announces The Grand Opening Of Three New Stores In May
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening two new Dick’s Sporting Goods stores and one new Golf Galaxy store in May.
Brooks Running Opens Distribution Center In Indiana
Brooks Running Company announced the opening of a distribution center to support faster delivery. Based in Whitestown, IN, the facility serves as the Brooks North American distribution center and will employ more than 130 people by 2023.
Adidas Continues Hot Streak In Q1
Adidas AG reported first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street’s targets as the company benefited from strong growth in China and online as well as significantly higher gross margins. More encouragingly, strong spring launches are expected to set the stage for accelerated growth in the second half and the supply-chain issues slowing growth in North America are expected to be resolved by the end of the year.
Champion’s Growth Accelerates Again In Q1
HanesBrands Inc. said its Champion business, excluding the C9 line being phased out at Target, catapulted 75 percent globally on a currency-neutral basis in the first quarter, accelerating from gains of 50 percent in the fourth quarter and 40 percent in the third quarter.
Adidas’ Q1 Earnings Climb 17 Percent
Adidas reported a 17 percent rise in first-quarter net profit as double-digit growth in China compensated for weakness in Europe and North America. E-commerce revenue gained 40 percent
Under Armour Believes North America Has Stabilized
Under Armour’s earnings and sales that topped analysts’ expectations due to healthy overseas growth and efficiencies gained from its extensive restructuring efforts and stringent inventory controls. The most encouraging sign, however, was that the North America region is stabilizing.
Gildan Activewear Q1 Dragged Down By Lower Imprintables Restocking
Gildan Activewear reported a steep decline in earnings in the first quarter, as expected, as sales were impacted by lower levels of distributor restocking. Higher raw material and other input cost pressures also pressured margins.
Fitbit Tops Guidance On Robust Smartwatch Sales
FtbIit Inc.’s first-quarter results topped expectations, driven by a 117 percent hike in smartwatch sales. Another encouraging development was tracker device sales rising for the first time since the third quarter of 2016.
K-Swiss Sold To Xtep International
China-based sports brand Xtep International Holdings Ltd announced plans to acquire E-Land Footwear USA Holdings Inc., the parent of K-Swiss, for $260 million in an all-cash deal, according to Reuters.
Under Armour Swings to Profit, Boosts 2019 Outlook
Under Armour Inc reported stronger-than-expected first quarter earnings while boosting its full-year earnings guidance, as solid overseas demand offset a fall in North American sales.
Champion Drives HanesBrands’ Q1 Gains
HanesBrands Inc. reported net sales in the first quarter increased 8 percent on strength of 10 percent constant-currency organic growth, including global Champion constant-currency sales growth of 75 percent.
Garmin CEO Talks Tacx Acquisition, Strong Q1
Garmin Ltd. President and CEO Cliff Pemble spent only a little time on Wednesday’s Q1 earnings call with analysts discussing the company’s acquisition of Tacx, but he did shed some more light on how Garmin would go to market with its newly acquired Dutch business, which designs and manufactures indoor bike trainers, tools and accessories, as well as indoor training software and applications.
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