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Nike Suspends Relationship With Kyrie Irving

Nike suspended its ties with Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving and canceled his line of shoes following his promotion on social media of an anti-semitic documentary.

Adidas Eyes Puma’s Outgoing CEO Bjorn Gulden As New CEO

Adidas AG confirmed Friday that it is in talks with Puma Chief Executive Bjorn Gulden as a potential CEO successor. Earlier Friday, Puma said Gulden would leave at the end of the year and appointed Arne Freundt as its new CEO,  effective January 1, 2023. 

NRF Sees Holiday Sales Growing As Much As 8 Percent

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects holiday sales growth over November and December will expand in the range of 6 percent to 8 percent to between $942.6 billion and $960.4 billion. Last year’s holiday sales grew 13.5 percent over 2020.

Peloton Posts Wider Fiscal Q1 Net Loss As Revenues Shrink 23 Percent

Peloton Interactive Inc. reported total fiscal first quarter revenue fell 23 percent to $616.5 million for the period ended September 30. Revenues were comprised of $204.2 million of Connected Fitness segment revenue, reflecting a 59 percent year-over-year decrease, and $412.3 million of Subscription revenue, a 36 percent year-over-year increase.

Gildan Activewear’s Q3 Revenues Advance 6 Percent

Gildan Activewear, Inc. reported that adjusted earnings per share rose 5 percent in the third quarter ended October 2 year over year. Sales advanced 6 percent as a 13 percent increase in activewear sales offset a 26 percent decline in the hosiery and underwear category.

Under Armour Slightly Lowers Full Year Outlook

Under Armour Inc. slightly reduced its EPS and sales guidance for the year despite reporting fiscal second-quarter results that were in line with company expectations and just ahead of Wall Street targets.

Vista Outdoor Cuts Outlook On Weakness In Outdoor Products Segment

Vista Outdoor Inc. became the latest firm in the active lifestyle space to reduce its guidance for its fiscal year due to the macroeconomic challenges with sales particularly weakening in its Outdoor Products segment. Second-quarter results came in line with recently updated guidance.