SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Leatt Corp. Q2 Hurt by Body Armour Decline Offsetting Continued Helmet Growth
The company said 2023 continues to be challenging for the entire MOTO and MTB industry due largely to post-Covid stocking and sell-through dynamics. DTC sales grew as a percent in the quarter.
Hanesbrands Sees Champion Brand’s Continued Slide in Q2 Offset Gains Elsewhere
On a constant-currency basis, net sales decreased 4 percent, with growth in U.S. Innerwear and Champion in Asia more than offset by a decline in U.S. Activewear and the continued macro-driven slowdown in consumer spending impacting Australia.
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Cuts 2023 Outlook After Disappointing Q2 Results
Revenue for Q2 declined 17.3 percent in constant-currency terms to $589.1 million, compared to $713.6 million in the year-ago quarter. Revenue from the ongoing business was $578.2 million, declining 13.8 percent on a constant-currency basis.
Wolverine Worldwide Appoints New CEO as Brendan Hoffman Departs
The Board of Directors appointed Chris Hufnagel as president and CEO of the company and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. He succeeds Brendan L. Hoffman, who is no longer with the company
ThredUp Inc. Narrows Q2 Loss on Revenue Increase, RaaS Ramp-Up
The company reported 1.7 million Active Buyers and Orders of 1.8 million in the second quarter, representing a decrease of 0.8 percent and an increase of 5 percent, respectively, year-over-year.
Nautilus, Inc. Shrinks Loss in Q1 but Sales Drop 24 Percent
Nautilus, Inc., the parent of Bowflex, slashed its loss in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 due to an uptick in gross margins and a steep reduction in expenses with the year-ago period including a $27.0 million asset impairment charge. Sales were down 23.8 percent with a decline of 17.5 percent in the Direct segment and 29.0 percent in the Retail segment.
YogaSix Hits Key Milestone with Over 600 Signed Franchise Agreements
The company said expansion in key markets such as Alexandria, VA; Los Angeles, CA; Boston, MA; and Long Island, NY would fuel the brand’s yoga experience that includes six core formats.
WellnessSpace Brands Hires Fitness Industry Vet as VP of Sales
WellnessSpace Brands, a developer of experiential wellness products, hired industry veteran Eric Jaworsky as VP of sales.
Cordura Brand Appoints European Business Development Manager
Invista’s Cordura brand hired Ruud Vermeij as European business development manager for the Cordura brand, responsible for developing and executing the commercial strategy for growing its consumer business in Europe.
Beachbody’s Q2 Revenues Decline 25 Percent
The Beachbody Company, Inc.’s adjusted operating loss widened in the second quarter ended June 30 despite sales sliding 25.0 percent. The fitness subscription company said it made progress in restructuring its financial covenants while hiring Mark Goldston as executive chairman of its Board of Directors to support its turnaround efforts.
Topgolf Callaway Gets Double-Digit Q2 Lift from Topgolf; Callaway Flat
The revenue increase was said to be driven by strong 16.6 percent growth at Topgolf, including approximately 1 percent same-venue sales growth.The result came despite an $8.0 million negative impact from FX rate variances.
JD Sports Acquires Balance of Shares in Poland-Based Sports Retailer
JD exercised its rights under a call option to acquire the outstanding 40 percent minority stake of Marketing Investment Group S.A. (MIG) to become MIG’s 100 percent sole owner.
Report: Small Businesses Report Significant Hiring Decline in July
The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (SBEI) reported a seasonally adjusted decrease of 2.1 percent in July. This month’s reading is a dramatic reversal from the strong hiring reported in June.
Hanesbrands Faces Activist Investor Calling for Leadership Changes
Barington Capital, an activist shareholder group, issued a letter calling for changes in the Board of Directors of Hanesbrands, possibly the CEO and other operational changes to reduce debt. In response, Hanesbrands highlighted progress under its Full Potential strategy and said it remains committed to driving shareholder value.
Under Armour Limits Fiscal Q1 Downside with Strong International Growth
Total net revenue was down 2.4 percent (-1.3 percent currency-neutral) year-over-year to $1.32 billion in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30. Wholesale revenues declined 6.3 percent while DTC increased 4.5 percent.
