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VF’s Q1 Sales Fall 48 Percent, But Bounce Back In China
VF Corp. reported a net loss of $285.6 million, or 73 cents a share, in the first quarter ended June 30 as revenues tumbled 48 percent. The loss was 10 cents better and sales were slightly above Wall Street’s targets. VF said it has seen recovery in China and expects revenues for the current quarter to be down less than 25 percent.
Johnson Outdoors Sees Fiscal Q3 Revenues Sink 21.5 Percent
Johnson Outdoors reported net profits in the fiscal third quarter ended June 26 fell 41.6 percent as revenues declined 21.5 percent.
Deckers Brands Posts Solid Quarter On Strong DTC, Hoka and Domestic Gains
Deckers Brands reported that net sales for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30 increased 2.3 percent to $283.2 million compared to $276.8 million for the comparable period last year. The basic loss per share was 28 cents a share compared to a basic loss per share of 67 cents in the comp period last year.
Delta Apparel Fiscal Q3 Results Improved As Period Progressed
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported net sales for the fiscal third quarter ended June 27 were $71.8 million, or approximately 60 percent of prior-year quarter net sales of $119.3 million. DLA said monthly sales performance sequentially accelerated throughout the third quarter from April sales at 33 percent of prior-year levels to June sales at nearly 90 percent of prior-year levels. Net sales in the Delta Group segment and Salt Life Group segment decreased 39.0 percent and 47.2 percent, respectively, from the prior-year period.
Columbia Sportswear Releases 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report
Columbia Sportswear Company released its 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report, which includes highlights from the progress made throughout 2019 in the three main areas of focus in its corporate responsibility strategy – empowering people, sustaining places and responsible practices.
Columbia Sportswear’s Q2 Revenues Slump 40 Percent
Columbia Sportswear Co. joined a number of industry players reporting a loss in the second quarter amid significant sales declines due to the fallout from COVID-19, but results came in better than Wall Street targets. Among brands, sales declined 42 percent at Columbia, 12 percent for Sorel, 28 percent for Prana, and 44 percent at Mountain Hardwear.
Compass Diversified Posts Q2 Loss on Flattish Sales Decline
Compass Diversified Holdings, the parent company of 5.11 Tactical, Liberty Safe, Velocity Sports and Marucci Sports, reported that net sales for the second quarter ended June 30 were $333.6 million, essentially flat to the $336.1 million reported for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The net loss for the quarter was $7.4 million, compared to net income of $218.2 million in the year-ago quarter, which included a $206.5 million gain on the sale of its Clean Earth subsidiary. Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $49.5 million versus $52.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019.
REI Ranked Best Employer For Women
REI ranked first in Forbes America’s Best Employers For Women list. Other firms participating in the active lifestyle space on the Top 200 ranking were Designer Brands, the parent of DSW, at 14; JCPenney, 92; Vail Resorts, 109; Hibbett Sports, 114; Nordstrom, 139; Topgolf, 149; Foot Locker, 163; and Nike, 177.
Shimano’s Sales Slide 12 Percent In Six Months
Shimano Inc.’s sales were down 11.9 in the first half ended June 30. Sales fell 14.6 percent in the Bicycle Components segment and 1.8 percent in the Fishing Tackle segment.
Garmin Tops Wall Street On Fitness Segment Strength
Garmin Ltd. reported sales fell 9 percent and earnings were also down in the second quarter ended June 27 but results came in well above Wall Street’s targets. Revenues jumped 17 percent in the Fitness segment and increased 4 percent in the Marine segment while sliding only 4 percent in the Outdoor segment.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Sponsor Archery Hunting Show
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. signed an agreement with The Outdoor Group, LLC to sponsor the archery hunting show, “Respect the Game,” for one year starting December 28, 2020.
Rocky Brands Q2 Revenues Dip 9.4 Percent
Rocky Brands Inc. reported second-quarter earnings fell 25.0 percent on a 9.4 percent slide in sales. Earnings were up slightly excluding expenses related to the temporary closure of the company’s manufacturing facilities.
Canada Goose Journeys Into Footwear With Strategic Hire
Canada Goose today announced the appointment of Adam Meek to the new role of GM Footwear & Accessories. Most recently, he served as Senior VP of Product at Sperry–Wolverine Worldwide.
Moncler’s Revenues Drop 29 Percent In First Half
Moncler SpA reported \a net loss of €31.6 million in the first six months of the year as sales declined 29 percent to €403.3 million.
The Complete Paddler Acquired By Nova Craft Canoe
Chris Rath, president of Nova Craft Canoe, purchased a majority stake in The Complete Paddler, the Toronto-based paddle sports retailer.
