WFSGI July Survey Finds Some Optimism Amid Pandemic
The July Edition of the COVID-19 Impact Survey from the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) finds that COVID-19 is forecast to impact 86 percent of survey respondent’s business, slightly more compared to last month. But the survey indicated some optimism going forward.
Adidas Obtains Investment-Grade Rating By S&P And Moody’s
Following a thorough assessment by rating agencies S&P and Moody’s over the past months, Adidas has received strong first-time investment-grade ratings by both rating agencies. The ratings make Adidas one of the highest-rated companies both in Germany and in the global sporting goods industry.
Designer Brands Bolsters Financial Flexibility
Designer Brands Inc., the parent of DSW and Camuto Group, announced steps taken to enhance the company’s financial flexibility, including replacing its $400 million revolving credit facility with an equally-sized, asset-based revolving credit facility and completing a $250 million privately placed senior secured term loan. The company also provided further details on recent employee base restructuring actions and an update on store operations.
Callaway Hit By Q2 COVID-19 Restrictions; Takes Wolfskin Charge, Cancels Dividend
Callaway Golf company’s net sales decreased 34 percent to $297 million in the second quarter ended June 30, compared to $447 million for the comparable period in 2019.
Christy Sports Hires VP Of Digital
Christy Sports LLC has hired Harvey Bierman as their new VP of digital. In this newly created role, Bierman will lead the development and acceleration of e-commerce and digital marketing to enable the company’s growth strategy.
Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening Of 11 Stores In Nine States
Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its national footprint with the opening of four Dick’s Sporting Goods stores, one combination Dick’s and Golf Galaxy location, five Dick’s Sporting Goods Warehouse sale stores and one Overtime by Dick’s Sporting Goods location in August.
Unifi Posts Loss In Q4
Unifi Inc. reported sales fell 52.1 percent in its fiscal fourth quarter ended June 28 although monthly sales have improved sequentially throughout the period. The fiber manufacturer lost $20.2 million in the period.
Canadian Tire Posts Solid Retail Sales Growth In Second Quarter
Canadian Tire Corporation, parent company of SportChek, Helly Hansen and Sports Experts, among others, posted retail sales growth of 9.3 percent (excluding Petroleum) in the second quarter ended June 27.
Retail Council Of Canada And Association of Footwear + Apparel Canada Form New Partnership
Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and Association of Footwear + Apparel Canada (AFA) announced a partnership with a strong mandate to build a united platform for the retail and supplier community.
The Buckle Sees Fiscal Q2 Sales Up 6 Percent As Online Sales Double
The Buckle, Inc. reported total net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended August 1 increased 3.8 percent to $70.0 million from net sales of $67.5 million for the year-ago comp period.
TIA Report Finds Most Tennis Businesses Have Reopened
The Tennis Industry Association’s latest “2020 Tennis Industry COVID-19 Impact Studies” report for July finds approximately 85 percent of tennis retailers and facilities operators said they were open in the July survey, up from about 36 percent in the May survey.
Adidas Group Posts Q2 Loss On COVID-19 Impact; E-Commerce Nearly Doubles
Adidas Group second-quarter revenues decreased 34 percent in currency-neutral terms. Sales at brand Adidas declined 33 percent in the second quarter, and Reebok revenues were down 42 percent reflecting the brand’s higher exposure to the U.S. market.
The VF Foundation Announces $7.3 Million In Community Investments
The VF Foundation, the private grantmaking organization funded by VF Corp., announced the recipients of its gifting cycle totaling $7.3 million in investments to 80 organizations around the world.
Wolverine Worldwide Sees Q2 Results Exceed Plan On Online Momentum
Wolverine Worldwide reported sales dropped 39 percent in the second quarter but came in better than expected with a boost from almost triple-digit owned e-commerce growth. The parent of Merrell, Sperry, Saucony and other footwear brands also managed to post a profit in the period and “exceptional cash flow”.
Acushnet Holdings’ Q2 Revenues Slump 35 Percent
Acushnet Holdings Corp., the parent of Titleist, FootJoy and KJUS, reported second-quarter net income down 94.0 percent, adjusted EBITDA fell 56.3 percent and sales slid 35.1 percent.
