SGB Update

UPS Forecasts Another Record-Breaking Holiday Shipping Season

UPS plans to deliver more than 750 million packages globally in the 25 days between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. The record-breaking seasonal global delivery volume is approximately 5 percent above last year’s holiday peak shipping season volume.

NRF: Holiday Sales To Rise 3.4 Percent

Consumers will spend an average $967.13 during the holiday season this year, according to the annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics for the National Retail Federation. That’s up 3.4 percent from the $935.58 consumers said they would spend when surveyed at the same time last year.

Garmin Acquires Navionics

Garmin Ltd. has acquired Navionics S.p.A., a privately-held worldwide provider of electronic navigational charts and mobile applications for the marine industry.

Gilbert Rugby To Sponsor World Rugby

World Rugby appointed Gilbert as official ball supplier for its premier 15s tournaments, including the men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups.

Remington Outdoor Company Appoints CEO

Remington Outdoor Company said its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Anthony Acitelli Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and to the Board of Directors.

High Intensity Interval Training Leads Fitness Trends Survey

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is forecast as next year’s most popular trend in fitness, according to a survey from American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Also in the top five were group training, wearable technology, body weight training and strength training.

Columbia Sportswear’s Q3 Tops Estimates

Columbia Sportswear’s third-quarter earnings improved 5 percent on flat revenues. Sales were boosted by its European wholesale and U.S. direct-to-consumer businesses. Improved operating profitability outside the U.S. supported earnings gains.

Deckers Brands Lifts Guidance On Strong Q2

Deckers Brands reported earnings and sales that came in well ahead of guidance in its second quarter ended September 30. Ugg’s sales were down 2.9 percent while Hoka One One jumped 34.4 percent and Teva grew 24.9 percent.