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Category: Sports/Fitness
Wahoo Fitness Finds investor
Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) has made a significant investment in Wahoo Fitness, a technology-focused fitness company that specializes in smart training products such as indoor bike trainers, GPS bike computers, apps and sensors for cyclists, runners and fitness enthusiasts.
SFIA Announces 2018 Future Industry Leaders Scholars
Winners include Jordan Buchsbaum (sports marketing manager, Under Armour), Doug Buser (senior director of marketing & business development, Volt Athletics), Ben Connery (director of specialty sports, BSN Sports), Michael Lysaught (strategic account manager, SKLZ), Karen Menez (director of communications, Asics America) and Gabe Nagelkirk (senior product manager, Xenith).
Mitre Replaces Nike As FA Cup Ball Supplier
The English Football Association has entered into a partnership with British football equipment manufacturer Mitre. Mitre replaces Nike.
Acushnet’s Raises Revenue Outlook As Growth Accelerates In Q2
Acushnet Holdings Corp., the parent of Titleist and Footjoy, lifted revenue guidance for the year after reporting a return to double-digit growth in the second quarter.
Callaway Golf Hikes Outlook On Above-Plan Q2
Callaway Golf Company lifted guidance for the year after reporting second-quarter results came in well above expectations.
Respect Your Universe Opens First U.S. Store
RYU Apparel Inc., creator of urban athletic apparel, announced the opening of the company’s first U.S. retail store and the debut of ‘Your Universe’ campaign.
Garmin Raises Wearable Stakes With Expanded Sensor Technology
Garmin Ltd.’s ability to meet growing customer demands for better technology in wearables was on display in the company’s Q2 earnings report. Garmin reported better-than-expected quarterly profit in the second quarter ended June 30 and raised its full-year forecast in the process.
Gildan Activewear Raises Outlook On Improving Q2
Gildan Activewear reported an earnings gain of 1.2 percent in the second quarter as a 6.8 percent sales gain and expense controls offset lower gross margins. The company slightly raised its outlook for sales and earnings for the year.
Acushnet Sees Double-Digit Gains In Q2
Acushnet Holdings Corp., the parent of Titleist and Footjoy, reported earnings rose 20.9 percent in the second quarter ended June 30 on an 11.7 percent revenue gain.
Can Champion Offset Loss Of Target Mega-Deal?
Shares of HanesBrands fell $4.30, or 19.3 percent, to $17.96 on Wednesday after management said the wildly-successful C9 by Champion line would be exiting Target once the contract expires in January 2020. Gerald W. Evans Jr., Hanesbrands CEO, said the brand is close to maturity on Target’s selling floors and the company was sticking to its target for Champion’s global sales to reach over $2 billion by 2022.
Versa Sales Help Drive Fitbit’s Q2 Income, Revenue Beat
Fitbit Inc. rode the strength of the company’s Versa smartwatch—which sold out during the second quarter—to beat analysts’ estimates on income and revenue. For the quarter ended June 30, the wearables company reported a net loss of $54 million, or (22) cents per share, beating analysts’ expectations by 2 cents. Fitbit also reported revenue of $299 million, beating consensus estimates by $$13.9 million
Weakness In Camping, Water Sports Sinks Big 5 Sporting Goods’ Q2
Poor weather around the country stymied the sales of camping and water sports products at Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. stores in the back half of the second quarter, driving down income and revenue for the company during the period.
Vicis Partners With Visalia Unified School District In California
Visalia Unified School District announced the district will equip varsity football programs at all four of the district’s high schools with the Vicis Zero1 helmet for the 2018 football season.
Alta Gracia Acquired By Seasoned Team
Alta Gracia, a certified Living Wage apparel company, announced the company’s recent acquisition by Atlanta-based investment group AG Triada, along with lead investor TripleStone Partners. Alta Gracia designs and manufactures athletic lifestyle products licensed for collegiate and professional sports.
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