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WFSGI Sets CEO Succession Plan
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) said Emma (Mason) Zwiebler will replace Robbert de Kock as CEO of the organization effective November 1.
Traeger’s Q2 Revenues Decline 14 Percent, Lifts Outlook
Traeger, Inc. reported sales declined 14.4 percent in the second quarter that ended June 30 due to inventory destocking in the marketplace and lower demand, but it raised its outlook for the year as results topped expectations. The grill maker narrowed its loss in the period.
Gildan Lowers Full-Year Outlook as Negative Market Forces Threaten Upside
While net sales for Q2 were said to be above the company’s expectations at $840 million, Gildan said it sees current market conditions unfavorably impact activewear product mix, both in North American and International markets, as customers focus on lower-priced products.
Canada Goose’s Q1 Sales Expand 21 Percent, Topping Expectations
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc. reported a slightly wider loss in the fiscal first quarter ended July 2 despite 21 percent sales growth. Both sales and earnings topped guidance, and the outerwear maker reiterated its outlook for its fiscal year.
Solo Brands Sees DTC Business Shrink in Q2 as Wholesale Sets Growth Pace
Solo Brands, Inc. saw second-quarter net sales decrease 3.7 percent to $130.9 million. Continued expansion of the wholesale network reportedly led to an increase in Wholesale channel revenue, offset by a decrease in the DTC channel.
Johnson Outdoors Sees Fiscal Q3 Sales Decline as Camping and Watercraft Contract
Total company net sales in the third quarter ended June 30 declined 8 percent to $187.0 million compared to $203.8 million in the prior-year third fiscal quarter. Net income improved for the period year-over-year.
Boot Barn Posts Mid-Singles Q1 Sales Growth Despite Comp Store Decline
The increase in net sales was said to be the result of the incremental sales from new stores opened over the past twelve months and higher average unit retail prices, driven in part by inflation, partially offset by a decrease in consolidated same-store sales.
Compass Diversified Gets Q2 Lift from Primaloft Addition
The 2 percent increase in Q2 was said to be primarily due to the acquisition of PrimaLoft, the strong performance at Lugano and Marucci, partially offset by lower sales at BOA and lower sales at Velocity in the second quarter of 2023.
Krimson Klover Hires New Director of Sales
Krimson Klover hired Phebe Rosenthal as director of sales. She joins the company from Indosole, where she worked for the last few years, and, most recently, as general manager of its North American business.
Farfetch Limited Hires New CFO as Elliot Jordan Departs
Farfetch Limited hired Tim Stone as chief financial officer, effective September 1, succeeding Elliot Jordan, whose departure was announced by the company in February.
Survey: America’s Best Retailers 2023 Recognizes Active-Lifestyle Chains
Bass Pro, Golf Galaxy, Puma, and L.L. Bean were among the active lifestyle retailers that Newsweek honored in its 2023 America’s Best Retailers based on a consumer survey it conducted with Statista.
Steve Madden’s Q2 Sales Drop 17 Percent
Steven Madden, Ltd. reported earnings slid 28.9 percent in the second quarter ended June 30 as sales fell 16.8 percent on reduced wholesale revenues. Results were in line with expectations and the trendy footwear manufacturer maintained its outlook for the year.
Emerald Holding Delivers 21 Percent Growth In Q2
Emerald Holding Inc., the operator of Outdoor Retailer and other trade shows, reported revenues of $86.5 million for the second quarter, an increase of 21.1 percent year-over-year, primarily due to growth in staged events.
Katadyn Group Hires Five U.S. Sales Agencies with Focus on Specialty Retailers
Katadyn Group has hired five sales agencies to cover the specialty outdoor retailers in the Northeast, Central, Rockies, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The agencies are as follows: Northeast: Velocity Sales Management, Michael Schmidt and Bill Bruzzese Central: Palisade Trading, Luke Olson and Ben Boynton Rockies: Alpin Sales, Mark Vaughn, Meg Fogg, James […]
Kelty Engages ORO Sales Group
Kelty hired On the Road and Off (ORO), a Southeast sales and marketing group, to grow sales for the brand’s camping, backpacking and lifestyle gear in the Southeast U.S.
