SGB Update

Delta Apparel Sees Double-Digit Gains In Q1

Delta Apparel said it expects pre-tax profitability in the fiscal 2018 first quarter, which is typically its most challenging quarter, compared to a net loss of 8 cents per diluted share in the prior year period.

Lululemon Lifts Guidance On Sales Uptick

Lululemon now expects same-store sales to climb in the high-single digits in the quarter versus mid-single digits previously. Earnings are expected in the range of $1.24 to $1.26, up from $1.18 to $1.21 under its former guidance.

Crocs Increases Q4 Guidance

Crocs is increasing its previous fourth quarter revenue guidance from between $180 and $190 million to between $195 and $198 million, which approximates 5 percent growth over the prior year’s fourth quarter revenues of $187.4 million.

Grassroots Fall Connect Show Moving To Denver

The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance will be moving its Fall 2018 buying show, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, to Colorado Convention Center in Denver, starting in November. The first expo will take place November 4 to 7.

Billabong To Merge With Quiksilver

The parent of the Quiksilver, DC Shoes and Roxy, B0ardriders Inc., agreed to acquire rival Billabong International Ltd.,  creating combining two of the largest active sports brands worldwide.

Nike Golf Signs Patrick Reed

Nike Golf added a number of golf ambassadors, including Patrick Reed, the five-time PGA Tour winner.

TYR Sport Partners With Competitor Swim

As a recognized manufacturer of pool products for races around the globe, Competitor Swim has partnered with industry leader and series title sponsor, TYR Sport, to provide each of the six stops within the 2018 TYR Pro Swim Series with world class lane lines.

All Good Adds Ambassadors

All Good, makers of organic skincare and reef-friendly sunscreens, announced professional athletes Sensi Graves and Moona Whyte as the newest members of its brand ambassador team.

Yeti Partners With Ski Resorts

Yeti announced new partnerships with some of the nation’s most historic mountain resorts, including: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Copper Mountain, Killington Resort, Mt. Bachelor Village Resort, and Steamboat Resort.

Active Ego Launches Plus Size Fan Apparel Division

Active Ego, the plus-size active and leisure wear brand, announced the launch of Active Ego Sport, a new division of the company that will focus exclusively on creating apparel for the curvy female sports fan.

Garmin Signs Fishing Pro Jason Christie

Garmin International Inc. announced its title sponsorship of professional Bassmaster Elite series angler and longtime Garmin pro, Jason Christie.