SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Kitzuma Cycling Logistics Expands Operations
Kitzuma Cycling Logistics has expanded its fulfillment services with the recent acquisition of warehouse space in Salt Lake City and Asheville, NC. Kitzuma, the fully built bike delivery company, has created a one-stop shop for warehousing bikes, processing orders and shipping to retailers or consumers. With 20,000 additional square feet, Kitzuma is positioned to support […]
Mizuno’s Revenues Expand 8 Percent In First Quarter
Mizuno Corp. reported sales grew 7.8 percent in the first quarter ended March 31, driven by growth in the golf business.
Wolverine Worldwide Lowers Outlook Despite Second Quarter EPS Beat
Wolverine World Wide Inc. reported second-quarter earnings topped Wall Street estimates in the second quarter ended July 2, but sales fell short due to supply chain disruption. Guidance for the year was reduced due to expectations of higher promotional activity amid elevated inventories in the back half of the marketplace.
Acon Investments Increases Stake In New Era Cap
Acon Investments has announced closing a single-asset continuation round worth around $700 million to increase its stake in the New Era headwear brand while bringing in new backers. As part of the transaction, Major League Baseball, the National Football League and the National Basketball Association will become minority owners in New Era Cap.
Nautilus’ Q1 Revenues Tumble 70 Percent
Nautilus Inc. reported a steep loss in the fiscal first quarter as sales plunged 70.3 percent year over year. The fitness company said it achieved the upper end of its revenue guidance and beat its adjusted EBITDA guidance while. Direct net sales are up 27 percent vs pre-pandemic Q120 quarter.
Wahoo Opens Sports Science Facility In Colorado
Fitness technology company Wahoo has opened a Sports Science Center in Boulder, CO, “dedicated to enhancing athletic performance.”
NPD Reports U.S. Footwear Sales Decline In Q2
In the second quarter of 2022, U.S. footwear industry sales revenue was $10.7 billion, a decline of 4 percent versus Q2 2021, according to The NPD Group.
Planet Fitness Announces Chief Brand Officer
Planet Fitness, Inc. promoted Jamie Medeiros, vice president of national marketing, to chief brand officer.
Planet Fitness Sees Q2 Same-Store Sales Jump 13.6 Percent
Planet Fitness, Inc. reported earnings bounced back in the second quarter ended June 30 as system-wide same-store sales increased 13.6 percent.
Topgolf Readies Knoxville Opening
Topgolf Entertainment Group will open its 79th global venue in Knoxville, TN, on August 12.
Imports Slowing In Second Half, But 2022 Should See Gain Over 2021
After a record-setting spring, imports are expected to slow down at major U.S. container ports for the remainder of the year, but there will be a net gain over 2021, according to the Monthly Global Port Tracker Report* released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Nautilus Elects Board Chair
Nautilus Inc. announced that current board member Anne Saunders was elected as board chair, effective August 2. The board confirmed the Saunders appointment after its Annual Shareholders meeting last Tuesday.
Beachbody’s Q2 Sales Drop 20 Percent
The Beachbody Company, Inc. reported a net loss in the second quarter as sales declined 20 percent year-over-year. Total subscriptions were down 18 percent year-over-year but ahead 26 percent against the pre-COVID 2019 quarter.
Forrester Sees U.S. Online Retail Spending Reaching $1.6 Trillion By 2027
In 2021, U.S. total retail sales, excluding auto and gas, reached a record high of $4.3 trillion, driven by U.S. consumers’ accumulated savings in 2020 and the stimulus checks that they received from the government. By 2027, Forrester expects total U.S. retail sales to reach $5.5 trillion and U.S. online retail sales to reach $1.6 trillion.
Lids Announces Retail Partnership With Topps
Lids announced a new retail distribution partnership with the card company. Lids will now sell Topps’ various trading card products in select Lids retail stores throughout the U.S.
