Yue Yuen Sees Footwear Manufacturing Decline Accelerate in July
The Manufacturing business tallied a 23.9 percent decrease in July and a 20.0 percent decrease for the seven-month year-to-date period, an acceleration of the decrease posted in the first half reported through June.
Yue Yuen Footwear Manufacturing Sees Pairs Shipped Fall Nearly 24 Percent in First Half
First half revenue attributed to footwear manufacturing activity, including athletic/outdoor shoes, casual shoes and sports sandals, decreased by 18.1 percent to $2.38 billion, compared with the corresponding period of last year.
EXEC: Leatherman Tool Group’s CEO Talks 40 Years of Multi-Purpose Innovation
Ben Rivera joined Leatherman Tool Group after college graduation in 1983. He was appointed CEO in 2018. Rivera talked with SGB Executive about the company’s expansion across the multi-tool category, the reasons for its longevity and building a corporate culture of innovation.
Iron Valley Supply Promotes Wells to Senior Merchandiser/Business Analyst
Cary Wells joined Iron Valley Supply as a merchandiser in May 2022, where he played a key role in building its brand offerings and expanding and maintaining current lines.
Dead Air Silencers Names Accessory Product Manager
Dead Air Silencers named Chris Wiggins as the accessory product manager. He brings to the position 12 years of firearms industry experience.
Rise Armament Appoints Director of Firearms Division
Rise Armament hired industry veteran William Smalley as director of its Firearms Division, including the Watchman and 1121XR rifle lines.
EXEC: New Wolverine Worldwide CEO to Focus on Building Brands After Q2 Results Disappoint
The new CEO said that while he is excited about the future, the company’s financial update that same morning is “well short of expectations.” He said they have seen softness in the marketplace and headwinds impacting the business that they now expect to continue to the second-half of the year.
Vista Outdoor’s Sporting Products Business To Be Rebranded as The Kinetic Group
Vista Outdoor, Inc. announced its new name and identity that will be effective following the planned spinoff of Vista Outdoor’s Outdoor Products business. Post-spin, Vista Outdoor will be rebranded as The Kinetic Group, a name “that surfaced among employees during the naming process and represents the energy behind the company and its leading ammunition brands,” […]
EXEC: Sport Chek, Helly Hansen Parent Pulls Growth Targets Amid Consumer Spending Retreat
Canadian Tire Corp, the parent of the Canadian Tire chain and Sport Chek, reported a drop in quarterly revenue, as demand for sporting goods and home improvement items slowed at its stores. The retailer also said it was withdrawing its previously disclosed financial targets for 2022-2025 as it battles high inventory costs and strained consumer spending.
EXEC: Yeti CEO Talks Return to Double-Digit Growth in Fourth Quarter
Shares of Yeti Holdings rose about 17.3 percent Thursday after the drinkware and cooler maker raised its guidance for the year after second-quarter results handily topped Wall Street targets. Speaking to analysts, Matt Reintjes, president and CEO of Yeti Holdings, predicted a return to double-digit growth in the fourth quarter as the firm recovers from a massive recall and taps success with newer product families and line extensions.
SportChek’s Sales Flattish in Second Quarter
Canadian Tire Corporation, Ltd. reported SportChek’s comparable sales were up 0.1 percent in the second quarter ended July 1. Team sports and lifestyle footwear grew, while athletic clothing and outerwear were down. Canadian Tire’s overall comps were up 0.1 percent.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Opens 9th Store in Colorado
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. opened its second location in Colorado Springs, marking its ninth in Colorado.
Yeti Holdings Lifts EPS Outlook On Margin Improvement
Yeti Holdings, Inc. reported earnings and sales declined in the second quarter in part due to its soft cooler recall. Sales on an adjusted basis increased 2 percent and both earnings and sales topped analyst targets. Yeti raised its EPS guidance for the year and predicted a return to double-digit growth in the fourth quarter.
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Cuts 2023 Outlook After Disappointing Q2 Results
Revenue for Q2 declined 17.3 percent in constant-currency terms to $589.1 million, compared to $713.6 million in the year-ago quarter. Revenue from the ongoing business was $578.2 million, declining 13.8 percent on a constant-currency basis.
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints New CEO as Brendan Hoffman Departs
The Board of Directors appointed Chris Hufnagel as president and CEO of the company and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. He succeeds Brendan L. Hoffman, who is no longer with the company
