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EXEC: Lowa’s Peter Sachs Talks Retirement, Outdoor Industry Changes
Peter Sachs, the longtime U.S. general manager at Lowa, sat down with SGB Executive to talk about his 29-year career building the German boot maker’s U.S. business, the current state of the outdoor industry, and semi-retirement plans.
EXEC: Boot Barn CEO Expects Little China Tariff Impact on Exclusive Goods
The company will only have 5 percent on order from China in the second half of the year, with China exclusive brand product ~$2.3 million of “tariffable product” for the remainder of fiscal 2026.
EXEC: Dick’s SG and Foot Locker Confirm $2.4 Billion Merger Deal
After seeing the global ambitions grow for JD Sports and Sports Direct, now comes the colonists, with Dick’s Sporting Goods fighting the good fight to protect the motherland from the ambitions of the crown while offering a new global vision for the Dick’s Sporting Goods and Foot Locker brands.
EXEC: Under Armour’s Turnaround On Track, Forgoes FY Guidance on Tariff Uncertainty
Under Armour, Inc. saw another quarter of progress in its turnaround efforts but refrained from providing guidance for the full year due to the tariff situation. Officials told analysts they’re exploring “a range of mitigation strategies” to offset tariffs, including cost sharing, sourcing diversification and potential price adjustments.
EXEC: Yonex Sees Racquet Sports Boost from Summer Olympics
Japan-based racquet sports and golf equipment manufacturer Yonex Company, Ltd. reported revenues expanded 18.8 percent in its fiscal year ended March 31 to ¥138.2 billion ($936 mm). Sales for Badminton and Tennis increased in Japan and overseas due to strong demand.
EXEC: U.S. and China Agree to 90-Day Tariff Pause
In announcing a pause on the tariff war, the U.S. tariffs were cut to 30 percent from 145 percent, and the China tariffs on U.S. goods were cut to 10 percent from 125 percent as the two countries work to develop a long-term deal.
EXEC: Merrell Parent’s CEO Lays Out Q1 Results, Tariff Plans and Q2 Growth Estimates
Wolverine Worldwide first quarter revenue grew by over 5 percent on an ongoing basis and nearly 7 percent on a constant-currency basis, with the results driven by the company’s two biggest brands: Saucony and Merrell.
EXEC: Yeti Slashes Guidance on Product Delays, Tariffs Fallout
Yeti’s moves to shift production out of China are ahead of plan with 90 percent of its U.S. drinkware capacity expected to be ex-China by the end of the year. However, delays caused by the sourcing shifts as well as the tariffs themselves caused the Yeti to ax its guidance for the year.
EXEC: SportChek’s Q1 Same-Store Sales Expand 6.3 Percent at CTC
Canadian Tire Corp. reported SportChek delivered a third consecutive quarter of comparable sales growth, up 6.3 percent, driven by strong sales across corporate and franchise stores. Skiing, snowboards, hockey, and outerwear were the top-performing categories in the quarter.
Lowa Revenues Inched Up in 2024 Led by Kids, Winter Shoes and Trail Running
Lowa Sportschuhe GmbH reported sales grew 1.9 percent in 2024 to €233.9 million ($246 mm), marking the second-best result in the German company’s history. Kids, winter shoes and trail running segments led the gains.
EXEC: Johnson Outdoors Cites Strong Demand for New Product Despite Market Woes
Camping & Watercraft Recreation sales were down 12 percent, with growth in Jetboil partially offsetting the declines in Watercraft and the exit of the Eureka! business.
EXEC: Columbia Brand Set to Take Market Share Back in 2025; Q1 Exceeds Outlook
First-quarter net sales and earnings exceeded guidance, driven by late-season demand for winter products and strong early-spring shipments. International markets, which contributed 40 percent of annual sales, performed well, with double-digit growth in the LAAP region and high-single-digit growth in EMEA.
EXEC: Coleman, Marmot Parent Shrugs Off Tariff Impact as Q1 Beats Estimates
On a quarterly call Wednesday, Chris Peterson, CEO of Newell Brands, parent of Coleman, Marmot and other outdoor brands, said he expects the company to be able to largely withstand and possibly benefit from a higher-tariff environment while predicting a larger decline in core sales for the year.
EXEC: Big 5 CEO Expects Little Near-Term Tariff Impact Due to Early Q2 Receipts
Second quarter-to-date sales are reportedly down in the high-single-digit range, in part reflecting an approximate negative 400 basis point impact from one less sales day in the period-to-date due to the Easter calendar shift.
EXEC: Rocky Brands CEO Sees Tariff-Based Price Increases Coming in June
The Xtratuf brand continues its recent momentum and delivered another exceptional quarter with double-digit growth in Q1, with the most popular new spring styles being the women’s duck camo and ivory colored ankle deck boots.
