SGB Update

Gildan Activewear Returns To Growth In Q2

Gildan Activewear Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis grew 3.1 percent in the second quarter as sales increasd 5 percent. The guidance was reaffirmed for the year.

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Revenue ‘Flat’

Emerald Expositions Events Inc.’s second quarter benefited from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market’s calendar shift into June from July, but revenue for the show was “flat,” the company said Thursday.

Dick’s Launches DSG Brand

Dick’s Sporting Goods announced the launch of DSG, its newest athletic gear and apparel line that offers athletes an expanded assortment of styles and sizes for women, men and youth.

HanesBrands Submits Data For 2019 CDP Climate Change Report

HanesBrands has voluntarily disclosed its carbon emissions and related information for the CDP 2019 Climate Change Report for the 10th year. The disclosure shows progress toward the company’s 2020 goals for use of renewable energy, total energy use and carbon emissions.

Nike And Jordan To Outfit Basketball Africa League

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) announced Nike and Jordan Brand will be the exclusive outfitter of the new professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa and scheduled to begin play in March 2020.

True Sports Acquires Accra Golf Shafts

True Sports, parent company of True Temper, the leading golf shaft manufacturer in the world, announced the acquisition of Accra Golf Shafts and its parent company Premium Golf Management Co. (PGMC).

Sturm, Ruger’s Q2 Revenues Drop 25 Percent

Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. reported sales in the second quarter slumped 25 percent to $96.3 million from $128.4 million.  Earnings fell 58.9 percent to $6.2 million, or 35 cents a share, from $15.2 million, or 86 cents, a year ago.

Yeti Q2 Earnings Improve On DTC Momentum

Yeti Inc. reported earnings on an adjusted basis increased 23 percent in the second quarter ended June 29 on a 12 percent revenue gain. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales jumped 43 percent while wholesale revenues were flat. The company slightly raised its EPS guidance for the year.

Fitbit Lowers Revenue Guidance For Year

Fitbit Inc. reduced its loss in the second quarter as sales improved 4.8 percent but reduced its overall revenue guidance for the year due to soft Versa Lite sales.