Bob McGee
Bob McGee is our expert for financial analysis and reports. If you want to know something about turnovers, growth rates or sales per employee Bob is your go-to guy.
ArticleNike sees some progress in Q1 as recovery commences
CEO Hill warns that the recovery will be uneven.
AnalysisThe top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profits in Q2 2025
The 43 publicly traded companies in our quarterly scorecard have experienced a significant 45 percent decline in aggregated profits.
ArticleFoot Locker reports wider Q2 operating loss; European comps slip
In the company’s likely last Q2 report as a stand-alone entity, Foot Locker failed to meet its revenue projection, as total sales fell 2.4 percent to $1,851 million from $1,896 million.
ArticleGlobe sheds non-strategic brands, all regions contribute to FY25 profit
But Ebit declined by 14.3 percent to A$14.6 million (€8.1m) for the Australian company.
ArticleXtep Intl. operating profit up 9.1 percent in H1
Chinese sporting goods group Xtep lifted its half-year profit on stronger demand for Saucony and Merrell, offsetting margin pressure at its core Xtep brand.
News briefsBrazilian market sales soar for Vulcabras in Q2
Vulcabras posts strong Q2 growth, with net income more than doubling and domestic sales up 19% despite weaker international results.
News briefsSports & leisure profits dip at New Wave in Q2
A Swedish sports and leisure group posted lower Q2 earnings and sales as currency effects and ongoing investments weighed on performance.
ArticleGrupo SBF makes investments in Centauro, Fisia
Brazil’s Grupo SBF posted higher Q2 revenues across its banners, but profits fell as the company ramped up investments in Centauro and Nike distributor Fisia.
ArticleUneven production hurts rising demand for footwear at Yue Yuen
The globe’s largest manufacturer of footwear recorded in H1 higher shipment volumes, driven by increased orders from multiple brands, as average selling prices rebounded.
ArticleBrazlian footwear companies report Q2 results
We bring you an overview with insights from Alpargatas and Grendene among others.
ArticleAllbirds eyes Q4 2025 sales growth amid another quarterly loss
Allbirds says its H1 initiatives focused on new products, marketing, and ‘customer experience’ initiatives will help the footwear group return to a sales gain
ArticleSaucony, Merrell again fuel growth for Wolverine in Q2 FY25
The Michigan-based footwear company reported double-digit revenue growth, driven by strong gains at its performance brands.
ArticleCanada Goose sales fly higher but operating loss widens
The Canadian company grew sales and margins in Q1, but persistent cost pressures and weakness in EMEA markets led to a deeper operating loss.
ArticleVF Corp. aims for accelerated sales growth at The North Face, Timberland
VF Corp revealed better-than-expected financial results.
AnalysisAnalysis: Inventory levels in the sporting goods industry, Q1 2025
The analysis examines industry inventory levels at 29 leading sporting goods companies for the quarter ending closest to March 31.
ArticleAs ‘Win Now’ strategy gains traction, Nike’s Q4 FY25 likely hits a low
At FY end, Nike’s inventories were essentially flat at $7,489 million versus $7,519 million a year earlier. Despite the dreadful numbers, Nike shares increased 9.6 percent in after-hours trading.
AnalysisThe top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profits in Q1 2025
Key market players are still in turnaround mode as the sporting goods industry reports its first results of 2025.
AnalysisAnalysis: The top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profits in 2024
Annual profitability increased by 14.6 percent in 2024. Find out more in our latest scorecard.
ArticleFoot Locker reports Q1 loss as ‘soft’ Europe drags down comparable sales
Two weeks after entering into a definitive merger agreement with Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker formally reported results for the period ended May 3.
News briefsGloberide posts higher FY25 sales, profits in Europe
The parent company, which includes Daiwa and Prince, reported a 10.5 percent Y-O-Y sales growth in Europe to ¥16,295 million (€99.8m) in FY25.
