All articles by Bob McGee – Page 18
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ArticleGarmin with strong Q3 results
Bolstered by double-digit percentage growth in revenue, operating income and net income and record Q3 sales in four of five segments, Garmin reported a 12.9 percent increase in operating income to $270.4 million for the period ended Sept. 30 as net income came in 22.0 percent higher at $257.2 million ...
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News briefsBrooks Running global sales up 5% year-to-date, holds top spot in US run channel
Brooks Running’s year-to-date global revenues are up 5 percent and 7 percent higher year-over-year in the US as the Seattle-based company has reached new runners, recovered from Covid-19-related supply chain disruptions, and normalized inventory levels. Year-to-date sales for the brand in France and the UK combined are up 22 percent, ...
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ArticleVulcabras’ sales rise by double-digits for 13th consecutive quarter
Despite a challenging retail environment and some unfavorable macroeconomic circumstances, the Brazilian Vulcabras group generated record quarterly sales, Ebitda, and gross margin for the period ended Sept. 30. Revenues rose by 10.2 percent to 731.4 million Brazilian reais (€136.7m) as Ebit improved by 42 percent to R$149.1 million (€27.9m). E-commerce ...
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ArticleVF Corp. abandons guidance, commences turnaround plan led by former Vans President
Admitting its US business “isn’t working well” and its cost structure is too high, VF Corp. reported its Q2 results with a comprehensive plan to turn around its flagging businesses under CEO Bracken Darrell, who joined the group in late July. Key elements of the strategy focus on fixing its ...
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ArticleDeckers raises full-year guidance again on continued strength from Hoka, Ugg gains
Bolstered by sales contribution from its Ugg brand and continued momentum in its Hoka business, Deckers Brands generated a 76 percent increase in Q2 operating income to $224.6 million on nearly 25 percent total net sales growth to $1.09 billion for the three months ended Sept. 30. Net income was ...
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ArticleMoncler Group’s revenues rise 7 percent in Q3
Moncler Group’s consolidated nine-month revenues rose by 17 percent in constant currency to €1,806.3 million from €1,556.6 million for the period ended Sept. 30. Moncler brand revenues increased by 21 percent in constant currency to €1,496.3 million, driven by ongoing strong growth in the direct-to-consumer channel that increased 18 percent ...
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ArticleSuper Retail Group updates year-to-date sales
Super Retail Group, the Australian parent of Rebel Sport, BCF and MacPac, reported a group sales increase of 4 percent for the first 16 weeks of FY24 that began Aug. 1, and a year-over-year comparable sales increase of 2 percent against 20 percent growth in the same FY23 period. Online ...
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ArticlePuma maintains FY outlook as Q3 gross margin improves
Citing a significantly improved aged inventory issue in Greater China but also ongoing weakness in the U.S. market, Puma reported a second consecutive period of 6 percent currency-adjusted growth to €2.31 billion in the third quarter. Wholesale revenues rose by 3.1 percent currency-adjusted to €1.79 billion, and direct-to-consumer sales increased ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: The latest inventory levels in the Sporting Goods Industry, Q2 2023
Our latest analysis dives into inventory, covering levels at 27 leading sporting goods companies for the period ended closest to June 30.
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AnalysisMarket Analysis: The sports apparel market 2022
Our annual summary of the sports apparel market brings you global revenue and market-share development, and a regional breakdown of 29 companies.
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News briefsAdidas raises FY guidance on stronger core, Yeezy sales in Q3
In releasing preliminary Q3 results, Adidas updated its full-year guidance. The company – citing the impact of Yeezy sales efforts in Q2 and Q3; €200 million in one-time costs related to a strategic review; and a potential write-off of €300 million for remaining Yeezy merchandise that represents a 25 percent ...
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AnalysisMarket Analysis: The athletic footwear market 2022
Our annual summary of the athletic footwear market brings you the global revenue of 25 companies and compares how 2022 shaped up against 2021.
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ArticleNike says it’s “turning the corner” toward greater profitability
Market chatter about Nike’s 9 percent stock price decline over the last month, recent high inventory levels, and 23 percent drop in market value this year had the bears out in force ahead of the company’s Q1 results yesterday. But Nike reported earnings results ahead of expectations and its senior ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profits in Q2 2023
Facing difficult year-over-year comparisons in many cases, 2/3 of entrants reported lower sales from Q2 2022. Find out more with our scorecard.
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ArticleKMD Brands’ FY results dimmed by softer consumer sentiment in Q4
Strong sales growth from all three of KMD Brands’ brands – Rip Curl, Kathmandu, and Oboz – was offset by weaker results in the year’s final period, which ended July 31. Annual Ebitda rose 11.2 percent to 200.1 New Zealand dollars (€117.1m), but net profit was essentially flat at NZ$36.6 ...
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ArticleZumiez encouraged by some brands in Europe, private label growth
Zumiez, despite reporting a Q2 loss of $8.5 million against a profit of 3.1 million and an 11.6 percent drop in revenues to $194.4 million for the period ended July 29, remains encouraged by key elements of its overall business. Those include “a good trend line” heading into Q4, a ...
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ArticleLululemon raises FY outlook; will aim to accelerate its unaided brand awareness
Lululemon, with so many aspects of its balanced approach moving ahead positively, wants to grow its unaided consumer brand awareness around the globe. The company, while keeping its marketing spend “relatively stable,” intends to make further brand investments in H2 that will focus on digital media, in-store and targeted television ...
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News briefsHardgoods drag down Globe Intl.’s FY revenues
Globe International total sales fell by 15 percent (-17% in constant currency) to A$234.34 million (€139.0m) for the FY ended June 30. Excluding hardgoods, annual revenues rose by 2 percent in constant currency. Ebit declined by 83 percent to A$4.62 million (€2.74m) or 2.0 percent of revenues versus 10.0 percent ...
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News briefsAthleta’s new President & CEO takes helm as Q2 sales dip
The Gap-owned specialty retailer suffered a 1 percent drop in Q2 sales to $341 million for the period ended July 29, a week before Chris Blakeslee became Athleta’s new president and CEO. Comparable store sales declined 7 percent in the period, an improved trend from Q1, as sales of core ...
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ArticleFoot Locker committed to Lace Up strategy despite current challenges
Faced with persistent store traffic and conversion challenges, a promotional landscape, and an 11 percent year-over-year increase in inventories, Foot Locker has lowered its financial outlook for the remainder of the FY and paused its dividend for shareholders as it works to get better positioned for the upcoming holiday season ...
