SGB Executive Outdoor
EXEC: Zumiez to Stop Store Expansion to Focus on Profitable Growth, Brand Expansion
In 2023, Zumiez closed 20 underperforming North American stores and expect to close an additional 20 to 25 locations in 2024, should results continue to be challenged. The retailer said it will pivot from new stores to profitable growth in Europe.
EXEC: Dick’s Sporting Goods on Path for Biggest Expansion Since 2017
After a strong finish to the fiscal year and posting its largest Q4 ever, the company has already put its stake in the ground for the next chapter (or chapters) in the story of the 75-year-old sporting goods retailer.
EXEC: The Apparel Brands Bringing the Brand Heat in 2024
The third annual Brand Heat Index from L.E.K. Consulting identified the brands that are gaining in popularity, or increasing their brand “heat,” across major product categories and generations in women’s and men’s footwear and apparel.
EXEC: The Footwear Brands Bringing the Brand Heat in 2024
The third annual Brand Heat Index from L.E.K. Consulting reveals the brands that are gaining in popularity, or increasing their brand “heat,” across major product categories and generations in women’s and men’s footwear and apparel.
EXEC: Adidas Cites Argentine Peso Issue, Lack of Yeezy Sales for Q4 Sales Decline
The two percent decline in Q4 included a drag of around five percentage points related to the devaluation of the Argentine Peso. In addition, the lack of any Yeezy business weighed on the year-over-year comparison in an amount of around €100 million.
EXEC: Giant Group’s February Revenue Decline Worsens Sequentially
The February revenue decline of 27.2 percent is the largest since November 2023 when revenues were down 28.1 percent.
EXEC: Clarus Files Suit to Recover Shareholders’ Short-Swing Profits
The company seeks to “disgorge profits from certain shareholder transactions” in Clarus’ common stock in violation of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
EXEC: Inside the Turnaround Plan at Journeys, Pain Continues Into 2024
Journeys’ comps are expected to be down in the mid- to high-single-digits for the fiscal first quarter, and Genesco plans to close an additional 50 Journeys stores this year.
EXEC: Rapala VMC Posts Wider 2023 Net Loss on Double-Digit Sales Decline
The Finland-based fishing equipment and nordic ski manufacturer said de-stocking continued throughout 2023 but started to ease in the latter part of the year. Consumer spending remained tight due to high inflation and impacted especially higher ticket item sales.
EXEC: Intersport Spain’s Director General Exits at Board Request
The company said that Ángel Solores, under mutual agreement, is leaving as director general and head of Intersport Spain. However, European media reported that the company had terminated Solores.
EXEC: Amer Sports Expanding Winter Sports Production in Europe
The parent of the Salomon, Atomic and Armada ski brands noted a new Nordic ski factory is nearing completion in Bulgaria, while preparations have started on an Alpine binding factory in Romania.
EXEC: Amer Sports Sees Q4 Growth Slow as Wholesale Declines; Posts Adjusted Net Loss
The parent of Wilson Sports, Salomon and Arc’teryx said they saw an expected deceleration from third quarter and year-to-date comparative trends due to the supply chain related sales shift that occurred from the third quarter into the fourth quarter in 2022.
EXEC: Fenix Outdoor Acquires 30 Percent of Fjällräven Retail Partner
Arctic Fox s.r.o. Artic Fox runs six Fjällräven Stores and online businesses in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Fenix Outdoor has an option to increase its ownership over time.
SMC and SSL Merge to Form Winter Sports Retailers, Inc.
Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC) and Sports Specialists Ltd (SSL) merged to form Winter Sports Retailer, Inc. (WSR), creating the largest network of U.S. specialty retailers.
EXEC: Deckers Brands Moving to S&P 500 Index
The parent of the Hoka, Teva and Ugg brands is moving to the S&P 500 Stock Index, effective prior to the open of trading on March 18. DECK shares were previously included in the S&P Midcap 400.
