SGB Update

Solo Brands Logs Deep Q3 Loss on Terminated Marketing Contract, Impairment Charges

Solo Brands, Inc. posted a net loss of $111.4 million in the third quarter due to costs related to the termination of an underperforming marketing agreement, impairment charges for IcyBreeze and an impairment charge related to its declining stock price—results excluding the adjustments aligned with expectations with sales down 15 percent.

Merrell and Saucony Post Above-Plan Q3 Sales; Parent Lifts FY Guidance

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. raised its revenue and earnings guidance for the year after sales in the third quarter, which exceeded company expectations, driven by above-plan performances from Merrell and Saucony. Gross margins expanded 450 basis points on significantly lower inventory levels.

Vista Outdoor’s Q2 Sales Slide 1.6 Percent as Ammo Growth Offsets Outdoor Declines

Vista Outdoor Inc. reported sales declined 1.6 percent in the fiscal second quarter ended September 30 as sales declined 3.9 percent at its Revelyst outdoor products segment and inched up 0.5 percent at Kinetic Group. Results were in line with expectations with Revelyst exceeding plan. Vista’s board again unanimously recommended shareholders vote for a deal to sell Kinetic Group with Czechoslovak Group (CSG). 

Allbirds’ Sales Decline 25 Percent In Third Quarter

Allbirds, Inc. logged a loss of $67.6 million in the third quarter as sales fell 25 percent, in line with guidance. The footwear maker slightly improved its earnings guidance for the year while lowering its sales targets.

Wattbike Appoints Commercial Sales Director

Sam Theyers has over 25 years of experience working with Life Fitness, Fitness First, Ezdihar Sports, and LA Fitness and reportedly brings a deep understanding of the fitness category and a wealth of international connections.

Kizik Appoints Nike Veteran as Design Chief

Andreas Harlow, a 22-year Nike veteran, joins the hands-free footwear brand after serving as VP/global footwear creative director for Jordan Brand for the last three years.