EXEC: Berghaus Parent Outlines British Outdoor Brand’s Expansion to North America
EXEC: The BasicNet Group Adds Woolrich to Brand Family in €40 Million Acquisition
EXEC: Goldwin’s Q2 Boosted by The North Face Recovery
EXEC: Black Diamond’s President Talks NA Wholesale Momentum, Full-Price Focus, Q4 Caution
EXEC: Merrell and Saucony Can Only Watch as Parent’s Stock Falls on Soft Outlook
SGB Update
Circana Sees 2 Percent Growth In October U.S. Retail Revenue
Noticing U.S. continued consumer resilience “to demonstrate their resiliency and flexibility in navigating the challenges facing them,” Circana, LLC. reported U.S. retail dollar sales revenue grew 2 percent while unit demand remained flat during the four weeks of November compared to the same time in 2024.
Johnnie-O Opens West Palm Beach Store
Johnnie-O opened a new store at CityPlace in West Palm Beach, FL, the 14th branded store for the company and first standalone location in the city.
Perfect Moment’s Q2 Sales Expand 24 Percent
The London-based luxury skiwear maker’s sales rose 24 percent in the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, to $4.8 million from $3.8 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA loss shrunk to $800,000 from a loss of $2.0 million.
3D-Printing Tech Company, Carbon, Closes on $60M Funding
Carbon, Inc., a Silicon Valley–based additive manufacturing company that has worked with Adidas, Riddell, and cycling brands, raised $60 million in new funding. The round was headlined by current investors Sequoia Capital, Silver Lake, Adidas, Baillie Gifford, Madrone, and Northgate.
CNBC/NRF Retail Report Sees Continued Solid — But More Moderate — Trends in October
The National Retail Federation reported that retail sales grew again on a month-over-month (m/m) basis in October, but year-over-year (y/y) sales increases remained healthy, albeit moderated, as retailers prepare for the Holiday selling season.
SGB Executive
EXEC: Patagonia Publishes Fiscal 2025 Sales Figures, Spot Checks Business Against Key Goals
According to Patagonia’s first Impact Report, “Work in Progress Report 2025”, Patagonia had sales of $1.47 billion in its fiscal year ended April 1, 2025, with 61 percent of sales sold in the U.S. versus 39 percent internationally.
BMC Switzerland Promotes Sales Chief John Glett to CEO, Effective January 1
Glett will reportedly lead the next phase of development for the Swiss premium cycling brand, continuing the strategic initiatives set by outgoing CEO David Zurcher, who will continue supporting BMC as a member of the Board.
EXEC: Berghaus Parent Outlines British Outdoor Brand’s Expansion to North America
Shane Wallace, Pentland Brands’ North American VP of Portfolio Brands, recently talked with SGB Executive about the Berghaus brand’s North America retail debut through REI, Canada’s Altitude Sports, JD Sports, Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co., and other limited distribution points.
EXEC: The BasicNet Group Adds Woolrich to Brand Family in €40 Million Acquisition
The operation involves the acquisition through a company wholly owned by BasicNet, of the rights to the Woolrich brand for Europe and of 100 percent of Woolrich Europe SpA, the company that handles its distribution and retail. Revenues for the 2025 financial year are forecast be ~€90 million and total Enterprise Value is set at €90 million.
EXEC: Goldwin’s Q2 Boosted by The North Face Recovery
Goldwin, which owns the rights to The North Face in Japan and Korea, reported strong improvements in operating earnings for the second quarter and six months, boosted by a pickup in sales from The North Face. The North Face’s apparel sales grew 2.9 percent while gear sales advanced 8.1 percent.
