SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Rawlings Promotes Buechter To CFO
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. promoted Andria Buechner, former director of financial planning and analysis, to chief financial officer, filling the vacancy left when Ron Ostrowski was named president of Rawlings last month.
RYU Apparel Adds Board Member
RYU Apparel, Inc. announced that Daphna Edwards Ziman has joined the RYU Board of Directors.
Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company Closed
Perry Ellis International, Inc. (PEI), the owner of the Ben Hogan brand, acknowledged the closure of the Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company, which licensed the Ben Hogan brand for golf clubs and accessories. Due to economic challenges and the impact of the pandemic, the licensee did not have the resources to support equipment production.
Escalade’s Q2 Revenues Decline 5 Percent
Escalade reported sales declined 5.4 percent in the second quarter due to lower demand within the fitness and outdoor categories, including archery and water sports.
GoPro Sees Flat Revenue Growth In Second Quarter
GoPro, Inc. announced sales that were essentially flat year-over-year in the second quarter ended June 30 but saw strong subscriber growth and said earnings topped expectations.
Delta Apparel’s Q3 Sales Boosted By Salt Life
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported sales grew 7 percent in its fiscal 2022 third quarter ended July 2, 2022. Net sales in the Delta Group segment grew 3 percent while the Salt Life segment gained 30 percent.
Fox Factory Increases Full-Year Revenue Outlook On Above-Plan Second Quarter
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported earnings and sales came in ahead of company guidance and the company raised its sales outlook for the year. Sales in the second quarter rose 23.9 percent with a 28.1 percent increase in its Specialty Sports Group segment and a 20.9 percent increase in Powered Vehicles Group sales.
Callaway Golf Lifts Outlook On Robust Double-Digit Q2 Growth
Callaway Golf Company raised its outlook for earnings and sales for the year after reporting second-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates. Sales in the second quarter jumped 22.1 percent, led by Topgolf and its Active Lifestyle segment TravisMathew and Jack Wolfskin.
Gildan Activewear Crushes Analyst Expectations In Second Quarter
Gildan Activewear Inc. reported sales grew 20 percent in the second quarter as activewear sales growth of 27 percent offset an 8 percent decline in underwear and hosiery. Both sales and earnings easily eclipsed Wall Street’s consensus estimates.
Acushnet Raises 2022 Sales Outlook On Robust Second Quarter
Acushnet Holdings Corp. reported second-quarter sales and earnings both easily surpassed Wall Street estimates. The parent of Titleist and Footjoy raised its outlook for sales for the full year while maintaining its profit guidance. David Maher, CEO, said, “The company continues to build momentum.”
Adidas’ Currency-Neutral Sales Climb 4 Percent In Second Quarter
Adidas AG reported second-quarter results that were somewhat ahead of expectations reflecting continued strong momentum in Western markets and a return to growth in Asia-Pacific. However, a slower-than-expected recovery in Greater China led to a significant reduction in guidance for the year. Results were in line with preliminary results issued on July 26.
Compass Diversified’s Q2 Sales Climb 19 Percent
Compass Diversified Holdings reported net sales growth of 19 percent in the second quarter drove record quarterly earnings. The conglomerate raised its full-year outlook given the continued strong performance and PrimaLoft acquisition. “The second quarter marks our sixth consecutive quarter of record financial performance, which is a continued testament to the strength of our management […]
Winmark Announces Governance Changes
Winmark Corp. announced that Paul C. Reyelts had informed the company of his decision not to stand for re-election to its Board of Directors at its next annual shareholder’s meeting in April 2023.
JD Sports Appoints New CEO
JD Sports appointed Régis Schultz as its new CEO. Schultz was president of retail for Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group since 2019.
Under Armour Lowers FY Earnings Guidance On Margin Contraction
Under Armour, Inc. reported first-quarter results that matched profit expectations and slightly topped on revenue. The company maintained its full-year revenue outlook but reduced its earnings outlook amid continued gross margin pressures. On an adjusted basis, EPS is expected in the range of 47-to-53 cents a share compared to the previous expectation of 63-to-68 cents.
