SGB Update Sports & Fitness

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). 

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.

Vulcabras’ Q3 Sales Expand 7 Percent

Brazil’s Vulcabras reported sales increased 7.3 percent to R$784.6 million ($135 mm) in the third quarter with growth seen at its owned Olympikus brand as well as licensed Mizuno and Under Armour athletic footwear brands.

Primo Water to Merge with Bluetriton Brands

The closing is expected on or about Friday, November 8, 2024. The combined company name was declared Primo Brands Corporation, trading on the NYSE as “PRMB” on November 11.