SGB Update

GoPro’s Q3 Sales Jump 37 Percent

GoPro’s results in the latest quarter exceeded Wall Street’s targets although its fourth-quarter guidance was below Wall Street estimates.

HanesBrands Shows Meager Activewear Gain In Q3

HanesBrands reported Activewear sales increased 1 percent in the third quarter due to a “muted back-to-school season at retail.” Online sales of Activewear increased by more than 30 percent and Champion sales in the midtier, sporting goods and college bookstore channels achieved double-digit growth.

Zumiez Comps Increase 6.6 Percent In October

The action sport’ chain’s comparable sales increased 6.6 percent for the four-week period compared to a comparable sales increase of 10.2 percent in the year ago period.

Darby Communications Stand Up Initiative Accepting Applications

The initiative, launched in November 2016, provides pro-bono PR related services to awarded environmental non-profits with projects focusing on environmental and sustainable advocacy, or the preservation and protection of public lands.

Garmin Raises Outlook After Q2 Tops Estimates

Garmin Ltd. raised its full-year guidance after reporting that double-digit revenue and operating profit growth in outdoor, aviation and marine led to an above-plan second quarter. Fitness segment sales declined 12 percent.

Adidas Signs Southern Miss

Adidas signed the University of Southern Mississippi (Southern Miss). The new eight-year apparel deal through the 2024-25 season replaces the university’s contract with Russell Athletic.

Big 5’s Earnings Drop On Firearms And Broader Retail Weakness

Big 5 Sporting Goods reported third-quarter earnings declined 26.8 percent but arrived at the high end of guidance. The retailer continues to be impacted by reduced demand for firearms and had already warned it would face challenges cycling some of the benefit from competitor store closures that occurred last year.

New Balance Unveils ‘All Roads Lead to NYC’ Campaign

New Balance unveiled its All Roads Lead to NYC campaign to mark its first year as the footwear/apparel sponsor of the TCS NYC Marathon. The campaign also includes the opening of a Run Club pop-up in the West Village, NYC VictoryPose locations installed throughout the city, and four Run Concierge spots offering runners opportunities for customization and gifts.

Adidas Reveals David Beckham Capsule Collection

The collection celebrates the over two-decades of partnership between Beckham and Adidas, including a remastered version of the Predator Accelerator, the ‘cleat of a generation’.