Skechers To Become Pickleball Sponsor
Intersport and the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP) Tour, USA Pickleball and Major League Pickleball (MLP) have entered into multi-year agreements that makes Skechers the Official Footwear Company of each pickleball organization.
Hibbett Reiterates FY Guidance After Challenging First Quarter
Hibbett Inc., as expected, reported first-quarter results well below year-ago levels that were also just short of Wall Street’s consensus targets. Hibbett said results were in line with internal plans while reiterating full-year guidance. Comps were down 18.9 percent year over year but ahead 22.9 percent against the pre-pandemic first quarter of 2019.
Amazon Style Opens In Los Angeles
Last January, Amazon announced it planned to open physical retail stores. On Wednesday, May 25, the retailer opened its first store, Amazon Style, in the Glendale area of Los Angeles.
BikeExchange CEO Resigns
BikeExchange Limited, based in Melbourne, Australia, said Mark Watkin has resigned as global CEO of BikeExchange, effective immediately.
Gap Slashes Outlook On Old Navy Challenges
Gap, Inc. significantly reduced its earnings guidance for the year due to ongoing challenges at Old Navy as well as broader macroeconomic pressures. In the first quarter ended April 30, same-store sales tumbled 22 percent at Old Navy while also sliding 11 percent at the Gap chain and 7 percent at Athleta.
Gymshark Sees 54 Percent Hike In Revenue In Fiscal 2021
Gymshark, the UK-based activewear brand, reported a 54 percent increase in revenue in its fiscal year ending July 31, 2021, according to accounts filed to the UK’s Companies House.
Callaway Golf Announces $100 Million Stock Repurchase Program
Callaway Golf Company announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $100 million of the company’s common stock in the open market or in private transactions.
JD Sports Founder And Chairman Steps Down
J.D. Sports Fashion Plc announced that due to an ongoing review of its internal governance and controls, it is accelerating the separation of the roles of chair and CEO. As a result, Peter Cowgill, executive chairman, will step down effective immediately.
On Appoints Board Member
On, the Swiss running brand, announced the election of Dennis Durkin as an additional independent member of its Board of Directors.
Adidas Revamps Portland Headquarters
Adidas unveiled its upgraded and expanded Adidas North America HQ in Portland, OR. Since the start of the project in 2018, nearly 220,000 square feet has been added, including three new buildings, a new gym, new cafes, additional parking and a sustainable soccer pitch.
Golf Rounds Played Decline 13 Percent In April
Golf Datatech’s National Rounds Played Report for April shows that U.S. rounds were down 12.9 percent in the month and off 9.8 percent year-to-date year-over-year.
Omorpho Closes $6 Million Investment
Omorpho, the micro-weighted Gravity Sportswear collection, closed a $6 million seed funding round at a $26 million valuation. The investment was led by KB Partners with participation from Greenchain Capital and Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports).
Dick’s SG Lowers FY Guidance Despite Q1 Beat
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported earnings and sales in the first quarter topped Wall Street expectations but reduced its guidance for the year due to “macroeconomic” challenges.
Evnroll Moves To Expanded Corporate Offices
To support global growth, putter manufacturer Evnroll has moved its headquarters to Aston Avenue in Carlsbad, CA.
Varsity Brands’ Debt Ratings Upgraded
S&P Global Ratings upgraded the debt ratings of Varsity Brands Holding Co. Inc. as the company’s financial performance continues to improve as it recovers from COVID-19 pandemic lows.
