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Black Diamond Sees Climbing Sales Vault 17 Percent In Q3

The climbing gain was driven by newly-launched Momentum rock shoe as well as ropes, climbing accessories, helmets and harnesses. Apparel grew 10 percent, aided by improved fulfillment rates. Ski increased 9 percent,

Newell’s Play Segment Sees Strong Earnings Uptick

On a conference call with analysts, Michael Polk, Newell’s CEO, highlighted mid-single-digit growth from the Fishing and Team Sports segments although the improved earnings largely reflects the absence of year-ago inventory writeoffs post-acquisition.

Garmin Q3 Boosted By Strong Outdoor Sales

Garmin’s Outdoor segment rose 31.2 percent, led by demand for its fēnix 5 watches as well as solid growth in its inReach devices and subscription services. The Fitness segment decline 11.6 percent, primarily driven by the decline of the basic activity tracker market and the timing of recent product introductions.

Big 5 Gaining Market Share Out West

Shares of Big 5 Sporting Goods jumped on Wednesday after the West Coast-based chain indicated it’s holding onto market share gained from the exit of older competitors (Sports Authority, Sports Chalet) while faring well against a newer competitor (Dick’s).

Bogs Q3 Impacted By Later Winter Deliveries

“As a result of the late winter weather the nation experienced the last two winters retailers continued to bring in inventory later and also maintain conservative models,” said Tom Florsheim, Jr., chairman and CEO of Weyco Group.

VF Corp. Upbeat For Holiday

In an interview with SGB. Steve Rendle, president and CEO of VF Corp., said that while October started “a little slow,” sales have picked up as “the weather began to become more fall like” and the company remains optimistic about holiday selling. He also said he remains bullish on The North Face and Timberland regaining top-line momentum.

Columbia Sees U.S. Wholesale Returning To Growth First Half Of 2018

Columbia Sportswear’s third-quarter results came in better than expected as growth overseas and in its U.S. DTC business offset another steep decline in U.S. wholesale revenues. But officials predicted U.S. wholesale growth would resume in the first half of 2018.

Amer Sport Sees Sales Picking Up

Driven by apparel, direct-to-consumer and China, Amer Sports reported sales on a currency-neutral basis rose 3 percent in the third quarter, accelerating from a 1 percent gain seen in the second quarter. Strong growth in apparel, Fitness, and Winter Sports offset declines in cycling, sports equipment and ball sports.

Rocky Brands Q3 Impacted By Holiday Orders Shifting Into Q4

On a conference call with analysts, Jason Brooks, president and CEO, said retailers are “buying closer to need as they move more of their business online and don’t need the additional time to flow product to their stores.”