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Intersport France Set To Acquire Go Sport Out Of Receivership
The Grenoble Commercial Court in France has ruled that Intersport France will acquire French retailer Go Sport in partnership with Qatari firm Al-Mana. The Court’s unanimous opinion supported an Intersport/Al-Mana bid valued at €35 million.
St. Croix Rod Hires New England Reps
St. Croix Rod announced that Justin Sterner and the team at Outdoors East have taken over sales representation throughout New England for conventional rods and fly fishing in the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Yeti Board Member Resigns
Yeti, Inc. said in a regulatory filing that Tracey Brown gave notice of her resignation from its Board of Directors effective May 4 for reasons related to her other professional responsibilities.
Thule’s First-Quarter Sales Decline 27 Percent
Thule Group reported earnings fell 48 percent in the first quarter as sales fell 27 percent on weakness in the bike category tied to high inventory levels in the channel.
Newell Brands Outdoor & Recreation Core Sales Fall 27 Percent In Q1; Swings To Loss
The Newell Brands Outdoor & Recreation segment, home to Marmot, Ex Officio, Stearns, Bubba, Coleman, and Contigo, generated net sales of $270 million in Q1 compared with $388 million in the prior-year period. Normalized operating income was $13 million, or 4.8 percent of sales, compared with $50 million, or 12.9 percent of sales, in the prior-year period.
Dickies Makes Three Key Product Leadership Appointments
Dickies has made two new appointments and one internal promotion to their product leadership team. The appointments come on the heels of the early April announcement that saw Todd Dalhausser, previously president of VF Corp’s Altra footwear brand, named as the new president of Dickies.
Columbia Sportswear Narrows 2023 Profit Outlook As Q1 Profits Contract Over 30 Percent
Columbia Sportswear Company reported that net sales increased 8 percent (10 percent constant-currency) to $820.6 million in the 2023 first quarter as net income decreased 31 percent. Inventories increased 34 percent at quarter-end on elevated carryover inventory, earlier receipt of current season inventory.
The Rossignol Group Posts 28 Percent Growth For 2022/23 Financial Year
The Rossignol Group, parent of the Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange, Look, and Kerma brands, reported that revenue increased 28 percent to €401 million for the 12-month financial year period ended March 31, 2023, compared to €313 million in revenue for the prior year.
REI To Open Store On Tribal Land In Arizona
REI Co-op will open a store in Prescott, AZ in Fall 2023, leased from the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe and located on tribal land at Frontier Village Center.
Academy Names New CEO And New President As Hicks Moves To Executive Chairman Role
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. announced that, as a result of a planned succession process, the following changes to its executive leadership team will be effective on June 1, 2023.
Brunswick Posts Solid First Quarter Sales and Adjusted Profits
Brunswick Corporation reported consolidated net sales of $1.74 billion for the first quarter of 2023, up 2.8 percent from $1.70 billion in the first quarter of 2022. Diluted EPS for the quarter was down 30.7 percent to $1.56 a share on a GAAP basis but up 1.6 percent to $2.57 a share on an adjusted basis.
Velous Footwear Inks Sales Rep Deals Across Four Regions
Velous Footwear reportedly signed with four sales organizations in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Southeast Asia to expand its sales channels and increase worldwide product availability.
Tractor Supply Sees Q1 Profit Decline As Comps Fall Short Of Plan On Weather Issues
Tractor Supply Company reported that net sales for the first quarter increased 9.1 percent to $3.30 billion from $3.02 billion in the first quarter of 2022. Comparable store sales increased 2.1 percent, as compared to an increase of 5.2 percent in Q1 last year first.
Osprey, Hydro Flask Parent Sees Flattish Q4 Growth From Home & Outdoor Segment
Helen of Troy reported sales in the Home & Outdoor segment, which includes OXO, Hydro Flask and Osprey, increased 0.5 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter ended February 28, to $211.9 million. Helen of Troy also gave soft guidance for the segment in the current fiscal year, expecting sales to range from a decline of 1.7 percent to growth of 1.0 percent.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Dips To Lowest Level Since July
According to the Conference Board, U.S. consumer confidence dropped in April to the lowest since July on more pessimistic views about the economic outlook, even as current conditions improved.
