SGB Update Outdoor

Fitch Downgrades Newell Brands To Junk Status

Fitch Ratings  downgraded Newell Brands Inc.’s long-term issuer default rating to BB-plus from BBB-minus, lowering it to speculative-grade, or “junk” status, from investment grade.

Arc’teryx’s Sales Grew 11 percent In 2018

Amer Sports issued its annual report review for 2018 that showed Arc’teryx’s sales grew 11 percent last year to drive growth across Softgoods, a strategic growth priority for the company.

Report: U.S. And China Trade Talks Making Significant Progress

The U.S. and China have made the most significant progress to date in their trade talks, outlining commitments  in areas such as intellectual property rights, services, currency and agriculture barriers to trade, Reuters reported.

Wolverine’s Q4 Boosted By Momentum At Merrell And Sperry

Wolverine World Wide reported earnings on an adjusted basis grew 27 percent in the fourth quarter, helped by improving margins and a sharp reduction in operating expenses. Revenues inched up 0.2 percent and benefited from accelerated revenue growth from Merrell and Sperry.

Newell Brands’ Q4 Earnings Hit By Impairment Charge

Newell Brands reported a sharp decline in operating earnings in the fourth quarter as it absorbed a $157 million impairment charge. The Home & Outdoor Living segment saw a core sales decline of 3.0 percent, largely driven by lost distribution for Coleman at a key U.S. retailer.

Yeti Holdings Q4 Profits Jump

Yeti Holdings Inc. reported a sharp jump in net earnings in the fourth quarter as revenues climbed 19 percent. The company expects sales to climb between 11.5 percent and 13 percent in 2019.

Emerald Expositions Posts Q4 Loss On Impairment Charges

Emerald Expositions, the parent of the Outdoor Retailer trade show, reported a net loss of $90 million in the fourth quarter as it took $104.3 in impairment charge related to certain trade names and customer-related intangible assets.