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Acushnet Q4 Boosted By Robust Golf Club Sales
While the bankruptcy and liquidation of Golfsmith impacted U.S. sales, Acushnet Holdings Corp. still managed to show a modest gain in sales in the fourth quarter while improving profitability.
Nike Grapples With Promotional North American Climate
Said Andy Campion, EVP and CFO, on the company’s third-quarter conference call with analysts, “Digital disruption and other dynamics are resulting in more aggressive promotional activity than we expected 90-days ago. So we are going to remain tight, with respect to the supply that we are putting into the North America market in the short-term.”
Nike Accelerates Efforts To Reach Digital Consumers
Said Mark Parker, president and CEO, “The consumer has decided digital isn’t a just part of the shopping experience. Digital is the foundation of it. This and other factors have shifted consumer patterns, especially in North America, impacting traffic, the economics of brick-and-mortar retail and is driving a more promotional environment in the near term.”
Nike Q3 Boosted By International Gains
Beyond double-digit gains in double-digit growth in Western Europe, Greater China, the Emerging Markets as well as DTC overall, Nike’s better-than-expected earnings were helped by expense leverage, higher other income and a lower effective tax rate.
SIMA Study Reveals Online’s Disruption Of Surf Retail
In its first consumer study, SIMA (Surf Industry Manufacturers Association) found that nearly one-third of Americans are inspired by surfing. But it also showed how Amazon and online shopping have completely disrupted the marketplace for surf-inspired consumer access to surf industry brands.
L.L.Bean Weathers Boycott Threats
Apparently skirting any major impact from calls for a boycott over political contributions, L.L.Bean was able to deliver sales in 2016 that were flat against the prior year.
Jeff Phillips Out At Fleet Feet Sports
Jeff Phillips has stepped down as president and CEO of Fleet Feet Sports. In a statement, Joey Pointer, CFO of Fleet Feet Sports, said he will be partnering with the Fleet Feet Sports board of directors “to lead the company through this change.”
MC Sports To Wind Down Headquarter Operations Starting March 31
While still seeking a buyer for the business as a going concern as part of its bankruptcy recovery efforts, MC Sports plans to wind down operations at its headquarters and distribution center starting March 31.
Aisle Talk, Week Of March 13
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Caleres’ Stock Sinks On Weak Outlook
Caleres Inc. reported a healthy profit gain in the fourth quarter on adjusted basis. But those earnings still reached the low end of guidance with a significant drop in profits at Famous Footwear, its net results were dragged down by a number of impairment charges, and a soft near-term outlook was given for the current year.
REI Delivers Robust Year In 2016
Earnings climbed 8.2 percent in 2016, helped by a 5.5 percent revenue gain and improved gross margin rate.
DSW To Add Under Armour
While reporting fourth-quarter earnings that were well above year-ago levels due to improved margins and expense controls, DSW Inc. said it was adding Under Armour to its mix in time for back-to-school season.
Gander Mountain Details Liquidity Crisis
In an affidavit urging the U.S. Bankruptcy Court District Of Minnesota to support its financing needs, Gander Mountain indicated that it has accumulated “substantial operating losses over the past two fiscal years” as a result of many of the challenges faced by other chains entering bankruptcy proceedings over the last year.
Tilly’s Shares Slide On Weak Outlook
Said Ed Thomas, president and CEO, “We made progress but need to keep finding ways to drive sales and improve profitability in the absence of significant store growth.”
Camping, Firearms, Classic Footwear Drive 2016 Sporting Goods Revenues
Camping, firearms, classic footwear, soccer and lacrosse were among the strongest selling categories for the sporting goods industry last year, according to the just-released 2017 Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) Manufacturers’ Sales by Category Report.
