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HanesBrands Names President Of Global Activewear
HanesBrands announced that Vanessa LeFebvre was appointed president of global activewear. In this role, LeFebvre will drive global Champion brand growth focused on innovation, key markets and new channels.
Acushnet’s Q1 Revenues Gain 4 Percent
Acushnet Holdings Corp., the parent of Titleist and Footjoy, reported sales in the first quarter ended March 31 of $606.1 million, up 4.3 percent year over year and ahead 7.6 percent in constant currency. First-quarter net income reached $81.0 million, down 4.7 percent year over year.
Vista Outdoor’s Q4 Profits Double On 36 Percent Revenue Gain
Vista Outdoor reported earnings on an adjusted basis doubled in the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31 as sales grew 36 percent. Sales grew 56 percent in the Sporting Products segment due to strong demand, increased volume from the Remington acquisition and favorable pricing and mix. Outdoor Products segment sales grew 15 percent, by double-digit growth across Outdoor Recreation.
Vista To Split Into Separate Outdoor And Sporting Companies
Vista Outdoor, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate its Outdoor Products and Sporting Products segments into two independent, publicly-traded companies. Following separation, Chris Metz will be appointed CEO of Outdoor Products while Jason Vanderbrink will be appointed CEO of Sporting Products.
Topgolf Plans Venue For Little Rock
Topgolf Entertainment Group has laid out a plan to develop a Topgolf venue in Little Rock, AR. This would be its second site in the state. It also has a location in Rogers, AK.
Authentic Brands Group Partners With Macy’s For Reebok Apparel
Authentic Brands Group announced a partnership with Macy’s for Reebok sportswear and activewear for men’s, women’s and kids apparel.
Outerstuff’s Debt Ratings Outlook Lowered
Moody’s Investors Service changed Outerstuff LLC’s outlook to negative from positive. Concurrently, Moody’s affirmed the company’s Caa2 corporate family rating (CFR), Caa2-PD probability of default rating (PDR) and Caa3 senior secured term loan rating.
TeamSnap Announces Two Appoints
TeamSnap announced that Mark Salloom has joined the company as chief financial officer. The company also announced the promotion of Sheila Repeta to vice president of people.
Delta Apparel’s Sales Expand 21 Percent In Fiscal Second Quarter
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported profits grew over 130 percent in the fiscal 2022 second quarter ended April 2. Sales grew 21 percent.
Big 5’s Q1 Profits Top Guidance
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported same-store sales were down 11.4 percent for the first quarter ended April 3 and flat compared to the pre-pandemic first quarter of fiscal 2019. Earnings were also down against year-ago record results but exceeded guidance.
Eddie Bauer Appoints Creative Director
Eddie Bauer appointed Christopher Bevans as creative director. A member of CFDA he was recognized for his work with DYNE, earned the 2017 Woolmark Innovation Prize, was named a 2017 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist, he was also a senior creative lead at Shopify.
RYU Apparel Sales Slid 19 Percent In 2021
RYU Apparel Inc. reported revenue for the year ended December 31 was Canadian $1.27 million, 19 percent lower than revenue of C$1.57 million a year ago.
Nike Appoints Global VP Direct Acceleration
Nike has promoted Maggie Gauger as global vice president, direct acceleration.
Gaia Sees 15 Percent Q1 Growth
Gaia, Inc. reported 15 percent revenue growth in the first quarter compared to the first quarter of 2021, ending the quarter with 823,000 members.
ICSC Survey Highlights Ongoing Importance Of Small Business
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) released the results of its Small Business Consumer Survey that found that 94 percent of adults either shop, spend or use the services of small businesses. Over half of consumers, 54 percent, shop at small businesses at least once a week, and 42 percent frequent small businesses more frequently than before the pandemic.
