Dick’s SG Receives Baa3 Rating On New Debt Issue
Moody’s Investors Service assigned a Baa3 senior unsecured rating to Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. proposed $1 billion unsecured notes. The proceeds will be used to repay the company’s $575 million convertible debt, add cash to the balance sheet and for general corporate purposes.
BSN Sports Acquires Fort Wayne Team Dealer
BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands, announced that it has acquired SportsCenter Inc. based in Fort Wayne, IN.
Lululemon Lowers Q4 Outlook Due To Omicron
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. said it expects sales and earnings from the holiday quarter to come in near the low end of its previous forecasts amid renewed COVID-19 challenges.
Crocs Debt Downgraded Following Hey Dude Acquisition
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Crocs, Inc.’s senior unsecured notes rating to B2 from B1 due to debt taken on from its acquisition of Hey Dude.
SFIA Elects New Chairman
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the election of Jonathan Ram, group president, Global Activewear, HanesBrands Inc., as chairman of the SFIA Board of Directors from 2022-2023.
Trek Bicycles Acquires Race Pace Bicycles
Maryland’s Race Pace Bicycles has been sold to Trek Bicycles, with the transition set to occur in March.
Boot Barn Sees Q3 Results Above Wall Street Targets
Boot Barn Holdings reported preliminary results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 ended December 25 that were ahead of Wall Street consensus targets.
Under Armour And BSN Sports Named Official Outfitters Of ABF Athletics
The ABF Academy Athletic Department announced that Under Armour in partnership with BSN Sports will become the official outfitter of ABF Athletics effective immediately.
Retail Import Growth Levels Out But Volume Remains High
After a year of unprecedented increases, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to return to normal growth rates in 2022 but volumes will remain high, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Mastercard: Sales Grew 7 Percent In December
Retail sales excluding auto in December rose 6.9 percent compared to December 2020 and gained 8.1 percent against December 2019, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.
Solo Brands Raises Full-Year 2021 Revenue And EBITDA Guidance
Solo Brands raised its full year 2021 revenue guidance to a range of $400 million to $402 million, well above the high-end of its previous guidance.
Delta Apparel Announces Stronger Than Expected First Quarter Sales
Delta Apparel expects stronger than anticipated sales growth in the first quarter ended January 1. Delta Group and the Salt Life Group each achieved double digit growth in the quarter.
Caleres Raises Fiscal Year 2021 Earnings Per Share Guidance
Caleres announced that it’s raising its previously issued earnings per share outlook for fiscal year ending January 29, 2022.
Crocs Raises 2021 Sales Outlook
Crocs Inc. announced it expects record 2021 revenues with approximately 67 percent growth compared to 2020 up from its previous outlook for 62 percent growth. For 2022, revenue growth for the Crocs brand, excluding HEYDUDE, is projected to exceed 20 percent.
