Xponential Fitness Sees Wider Q4 Net Loss on Charges and One-Time Costs
The higher net loss was said to be the result of an increase in restructuring costs from the company-owned transition studios, lower overall profitability, and an increase in impairment of goodwill and other assets, partially offset by other one-time items..
St. Croix Rod Has Eyes On the Rockies and PNW with New Sales Agency Hire
The company has tapped HM Outdoors to represent the company’s fly fishing brand and products in the Northern Rocky-Mountain and Pacific Northwest states of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
Black Diamond Parent Closes on Sale of Ammo Business
Clarus Corporation has completed the sale of its Precision Sport segment, which is comprised of Sierra Bullets, LLC and Barnes Bullets – Mona, LLC, to Bullseye Acquisitions, LLC, an affiliate of JDH Capital Company.
PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball Close Merger
The professional pickleball organizations Carvana PPA Tour (PPA Tour) and the MLP by Margaritaville (MLP) announced today the completion of the company’s previously announced merger and the formation of a singular pro pickleball holding company.
Orangetheory Fitness and Self Esteem Brands to Merge in All Stock Deal
The combination of Orangetheory Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, Basecamp Fitness/SUMHIIT Fitness, The Bar Method, and Stronger U Nutrition will represent $3.5 billion in systemwide sales and approximately 7,000 franchise locations across 50 countries.
Surf Expo and OR Parent Posts Net Loss for Q4 and Full Year
Emerald Holding, Inc., parent of the Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo trade shows, reported fourth quarter 2023 revenues were $101.5 million, an increase of 8.4 percent versus the fourth quarter 2022.
Birkenstock Narrows Fiscal Q1 Loss as Smaller Regions Surge
Reported direct-to-consumer revenues increased 24 percent to €160.7 million, while Wholesale, or B2B revenues rose 19 percent to €140.4 million in the prior-year quarter.
Xponential Fitness Partners with Kinrgy to Launch Brick & Mortar Experience
The dance and fitness platform founded by dancer Julianne Hough, will open its first brick & mortar Kinrgy studio in West Hollywood, CA on March 1.
Rocky Brands Weathers Q4 Headwinds to Deliver Flattish Bottom Line Gain
Wholesale segment sales decreased 13.3 percent in Q4 and Contract Manufacturing segment sales decreased 14.9 percent, while Retail segment sales increased 1.5 percent. EPS was 91 cents a share in Q4 vs. 89 cents in Q4 2022.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Adds Seven New Members
The ORR recently added seven new members, expanding its coalition across a broad spectrum of the outdoor recreation economy, including universities, state offices of outdoor recreation, other conservation non-profits, and brands.
Asics Releases Findings from Gender Exercise Gap Study
Focus group participants frequently described how societal expectations about gender roles, including that women should bear the majority of family caregiving and household responsibilities played a major part in their stopping exercise.
Steve Madden Ltd. Misses Lowered EPS Forecast for 2023
SHOO had updated its fiscal 2023 guidance in November after a tough Q3 quarter and lowered its diluted EPS forecast to approximately $2.35 a share and Adjusted diluted EPS to approximately $2.40 for the year.
Sierra Parent TJX Sitting Pretty as Most Others Deal with Market Turmoil
The parent of TJ Maxx and Marshalls said it is well-positioned to take advantage of the outstanding availability of quality, branded merchandise in the marketplace and flow fresh goods this spring. TJX had 95 Sierra stores at year-end 2023.
Urban Outfitters Hits Trifecta in Q4, Full Year as Sales, Margins and EPS All Pop
The parent to the Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Urban Outfitters, and Nuuly brands reported total company net sales for fiscal Q4 increased 7.3 percent to a record $1.49 billion.
Swrve Apparel Calling It Quits After 20 Years
Founders Muriel Bartol and Matt Rolletta, who started the LA-based brand in 2005, said the move comes as the industry landscape continues to change.
