Superfeet Hires New CFO
As chief financial officer, Kathryn McKenzie is expected to have a key role in “activating Superfeet’s expansion into medical and industrial/work communities, supporting its mission to be the life-changing shape under every foot.”
Adobe: U.S. E-Commerce Spend Expands 7 Percent Through April
Adobe released its online shopping data for the first four months of 2024, showing sales rose 7.0 percent year-over-year to $331.6 billion. The company’s research found that consumers have traded down to less expensive goods across major e-commerce categories.
Hydrow Acquires Majority Stake in Speede Fitness
The acquisition supports Hydrow’s mission to “expand as a whole-body health company by incorporating a critical modality to diversify its product lineup.”
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Shows Growth in April Retail Sales
The Retail Monitor uses actual, anonymized credit and debit card purchase data compiled by Affinity Solutions and does not need to be revised monthly or annually.
Unifi Shrinks Q3 Loss on Sales Recovery
Unifi, Inc. lowered its losses year-over-year in the fiscal third quarter ended March 31 as sales for the maker of recycled and synthetic yarns improved 9 percent.
The Buckle Posts 9.0 Percent Comp Sales Decline for Fiscal First Quarter
Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended May 4, 2024 decreased 7.2 percent to $262.5 million compared to net sales of $282.8 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended April 29, 2023.
HanesBrands Sees Global Champion Brand Sales Fall 25 Percent in Q1
Champion U.S. sales decreased 35 percent, with approximately 900 basis points of the decrease said to be from the shift of the kids’ business to a license-model and the remainder driven by the continued challenging activewear market dynamics.
Planet Fitness Lowers Guidance As Sales Weaken
Planet Fitness, Inc. reduced its guidance for both sales and earnings for the year as the first quarter ended March 31 saw a “shift in consumer focus in the New Year to savings and concern over the increase in COVID infections and other illnesses.” The fitness chain also cited the underperformance of an advertising campaign.
Yeti Inc. Lifts Fiscal Year EPS Guidance After Q1 Sales and Earnings Beat
Yeti, Inc. raised its earnings guidance for the year after reporting first-quarter earnings easily topped analysts’ expectations. Earnings on an adjusted basis surged 89 percent while sales grew 13 percent, boosted by a re-acceleration in domestic growth with balanced growth across drinkware and cooler segments.
Report: U.S. Economy Bolstered by $22.4 Billion Health and Fitness Industry
New economic impact data outlines the size and impact of the industry for the first time as it relates to jobs, wages and taxes.
Beachbody’s Q1 Sales Decline 17 Percent
The company Inc. reported a loss on a 17.2 percent decline in sales in the first quarter but said results were above its internal plan and it’s gaining traction on its turnaround plan.
Allbirds Inc. Sees First Quarter Revenues Drop 28 Percent
Allbirds, Inc. posted a loss in the first quarter as sales skidded 27.6 percent; however, the manufacturer of eco-footwear reported revenues were in line and adjusted earnings above guidance and cited progress with its restructuring efforts. Allbirds reiterated its outlook for 2024.
Vista Outdoor’s Quarterly Sales Slide as Ammunition Declines Offsets Outdoor Gains
Vista Outdoor reported adjusted EBITDA decreased 7.5 percent in the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31 as sales declined 6.4 percent. The Revelyst outdoor segment returned to organic growth for the first time in nine quarters but the Kinetic ammunition business saw a double-digit drop.
Topgolf Callaway Lowers FY Sales Outlook on Wolfskin Softness, FX Headwinds
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. reported sales were in line and earnings topped expectations in the first quarter as strength at Topgolf and in the Golf Equipment segment offset double-digit declines in its Active Lifestyle. Full-year guidance was maintained for adjusted earnings but lowered for sales due to currency headwinds and weakness at Jack Wolfskin.
Delta Apparel Posts Steep Q2 Loss On Production Curtailment
Delta Apparel reported a net loss of $36.3 million in the fiscal second quarter ended March 30 due to significant production curtailments in the Delta Group segment. Sales were down 28.5 percent.
