Heikki Takala, president and CEO, told analysts Amer saw strong growth in most of its strategic priority areas. These include apparel, up 22 percent; owned retail, up 25 percent overall with same-store sales growth of 7 percent; e-commerce, vaulting 45 percent; and China, up 20 percent.
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Amer Sports Sees Modest Q2 Growth
Amer Sports widened its loss in the second quarter as sales inched up 2.1 percent. On the positive side, strong double-digit growth was seen in its strategic priority areas of apparel, own retail, e-commerce and China.
Luxottica Sees North America Return To Growth In Q2
On a conference call with analysts, Stefano Grassi, CFO, said the wholesale gains were driven by sales to independent opticians and key accounts that more than offset the weakness of the department store and sports channels.
Federal Premium and CCI Sponsors Boy Scouts Of America
Federal Premium and CCI, both owned by Vista Outdoor, are now the Official Shooting Sports Partners of the Boy Scouts of America.
Accell Group Sees Steep Revenue Decline in North America
The decline was due in part of the sale in April 2016 of Seattle Bike Supply, its parts & accessories activities in the region, as well as disappointing sales to multi-sports chains.
Thule Sees European Momentum Offset Softer Americas In Q2
Thule Group’s sales in the Americas region rose 2 percent adjusted for currency fluctuations in the second quarter “in a challenging market,” according to Thule CEO and President Magnus Welander.
Jabra Hires Cheryle Walline As North American Head Of Channels
Jabra, the audio and communications technology specialist, announced the launch of the Jabra One Partner Program and appointment of Cheryle Walline as head of channels, public sector and SME in North America.
Vista Outdoor Announces Extensive Partnership With Boy Scouts Of America
Vista Outdoor is now the official conservation sponsor of the Scouts, while Vista Outdoor brands Federal Premium, CCI, Savage, Gold Tip, CamelBak and Bell have become official partners with the Scouts for Shooting Sports, Archery, Hydration and Wheeled Safety.
American Outdoor Brands To Acquire Bubba Blade
American Outdoor Brands Corporation announced that its accessories business, Battenfeld Technologies Inc., has agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of Fish Tales, LLC, a provider of premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting, including the premium knife brand, Bubba Blade.
Craghoppers North America Appoints Bill Lockwood CEO
Starting his career in the outdoor industry as a sales rep, Lockwood transitioned to brand management, working with brands such as Mountain Hardwear, The North Face, Sierra Designs and Kelty.
2XU Opens New North American Headquarters In Santa Monica
2XU, the compression apparel company, announced the establishment of its North American headquarters in Santa Monica.
American Whitewater Urges EPA To Protect Clean Water
“Paddlers know that healthy rivers attract and inspire new businesses, revitalize communities and create boons to public health, fitness, and happiness,” said Evan Stafford of American Whitewater.
American Outdoor Brands Sees Steep Earnings Drop In Fiscal 2018
The parent of Smith & Wesson warned that earnings would decline sharply due this fiscal year due to still elevated firearms inventory levels in the marketplace and its intention to remain aggressive in maintain market share.
American Sportfishing Association Elects Board Of Directors Members
Four members of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) were elected to fill two regional seats and two At-Large seats on the board of directors.
Rossignol North America Appoints President
On July 17, 2017, Francois Goulet will assume the role of president of Group Rossignol in North America. Most recently Goulet worked for the VF Corporation as its Vice President, GM for The North Face Americas Division.