Dick’s Sporting Goods Boosts 2022 Outlook As Q2 Tops Analyst Targets
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street estimates. The retailer raised its full-year EPS guidance and also increased the low end of its full-year comparable store sales guidance. Ed Stack, executive chairman, said in a statement, “The state of our industry is strong, and we remain in a great lane.”
Sportsman’s Warehouse Adds Board Member
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. appointed Nancy Walsh as an independent Class III director to its Board of Directors and a member of its Audit and Compensation Committees.
Sqairz Appoints VP Of Operations
Sqairz, the golf shoe company based in Windham, NH, hired industry veteran Brad Mills as vice president of operations.
PlayOn! Sports Appoints CFO, Adds Board Member
PlayOn! Sports, which operates the NFHS Network, hired Susan Young as CFO and elected former Turner Sports COO Matt Hong to its Board.
Seawall Capital Acquires Majority Stake In Sports Endeavors
Seawall Capital has attained a majority stake in Sports Endeavors Inc., the owner of online retailer soccer.com, worldsoccershop.com and 431sports.com. The founding Moylan family of Sports Endeavors remains a minority investor and will continue to lead the North Carolina company.
New Balance To Sponsor First Division III University
Babson College Department of Athletics and Recreation and New Balance announced an apparel deal with current provider BSN Sports and additional ancillary benefits with the Boston-based firm.
USA Triathlon Appoints Board Member
USA Triathlon announced that Yvonne Spencer has been appointed as a general director of the USA Triathlon Board of Directors. Her term goes until December 31, 2025.
Hanesbrands’ Debt Ratings Revised To Negative
S&P Global Ratings revised its debt ratings outlook on Hanesbrands, Inc. to negative. The rating agency said Hanesbrands reported second quarter 2022 earnings below S&P’s expectations, specifically leverage of about 4.2x, compared to prior expectations of mid-3x, and due to the underperformance at its key growth brand Champion.
Wolverine World Wide’s Debt Ratings Lowered
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Wolverine World Wide, Inc.’s debt ratings. The downgrade reflects Wolverine’s elevated leverage compared to Moody’s original expectations and similarly rated peers and risks to the pace of deleveraging given macroeconomic, foreign currency, supply chain pressures, and the more promotional retail environment.
Stella International Sees 19 Percent Growth In First Half
Hong-Kong-based Stella International Holdings Ltd’s revenue increased by 18.9 percent in the six months to U.S.$827.2 million with support from 9.4 percent growth in shipment volume.
The Buckle’s Q2 Profits Slip 2.5 Percent
The Buckle Inc. reported earnings in the second quarter that were slightly down year over year although same-store sales showed a modest gain.
Foot Locker’s Q2 Tops Wall Street Targets, Outlook Slightly Lowered
Foot Locker Inc. reported second-quarter earnings declined sharply versus year-ago levels but topped Wall Street’s consensus estimate. The sneaker giant now sees full-year results arriving at the lower end of previous guidance.
Foot Locker Appoints New CEO, Dick Johnson To Retire
Foot Locker, Inc. announced that, as part of a planned succession process, Richard Johnson will retire as president and chief executive officer, effective September 1. Mary Dillon, former executive chair and CEO of Ulta Beauty, Inc., has been appointed president and chief executive officer and a member of the Foot Locker Board, also effective September 1.
Ross Stores’ Q3 Comps Decline 7 Percent
Ross Stores, Inc. reported profits declined 22.1 percent in the second quarter due to higher markdowns and a 7 percent same-store drop. The off-pricer downwardly adjusted its outlook for the year.
Nike And Adidas Settle Flyknit Infringement Lawsuit
According to the Portland Business Journal, Nike filed paperwork with the U.S. District Court in Portland, OR, to settle its patent infringement lawsuit against Adidas over the alleged use of Nike’s knitted footwear technology. The filing does not disclose the settlement terms.
