All articles by Bob McGee – Page 20
-
ArticleMizuno generates record Q1 operating profit
A recovery from year-ago supply chain disruptions coupled with strong sales growth outside Japan contributed to record Q1 operating income for Mizuno. Total revenues, bolstered by strong gains in golf, baseball, and soccer, rose by 24 percent to ¥57.2 billion (€383.2m) from ¥46.2 billion for the period ended June 30. ...
-
News briefsGrupo SBF Q2 operating income dips despite revenue growth
Grupo SBF, the operator of Brazil’s top sporting goods chain in Centauro, said its Q2 results were negatively impacted by “still high inventory levels” in its Fisia business, where an aggressive markdown strategy wiped out the gross margin gains generated by its DTC segment. Second quarter adjusted Ebitda slipped by ...
-
ArticlePentland Brands to simplify business structure
Changes are underway at Pentland Brands, as the U.K. parent of a portfolio that includes Speedo, Ellesse, and Mitre among others, is reportedly restructuring the organization. Over the next six months, a program of simplification is expected to include: Re-focusing efforts on digital innovation and consumer engagement; moving Speedo’s global ...
-
ArticleXponential Fitness operating income ticks up 1 percent in Q2
The global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, which signed a master franchise agreement for France during the period, reported a 1 percent increase in Q2 operating income to $36.5 million from $36.1 million. Net income attributable to Xponential Fitness rose by 9.2 percent to $18.4 million on 30 percent revenue ...
-
ArticleAlpargatas still plagued by inefficiencies, high inventory levels
The Brazilian parent of flip-flop sandal brand Havaianas and the Rothy footwear brand continues to be challenged by high inventory levels in the South American market and inefficiencies in its overall operation that are impacting sales, margins, and profitability. Alpargatas reported a 53.1 million Brazilian reais (€9.9m) consolidated net ...
-
ArticleGoPro captures momentum with entry-level cameras; reports Q2 loss
New market strategies began to take hold in Q2 as revenues for the period clicked 9.5 percent higher, above expectations, to $241 million. Nonetheless, GoPro reported an operating loss of $22.5 million against an operating profit of $4.7 million for the period ended June 30. Gross margin came in at ...
-
ArticleAdidas’ bumpy year showing some signs of smoothing out
While still facing hurdles in its recovery and path to profitability in 2025, Adidas began to show some positive developments in Q2 that included improved sell-throughs for some products and a €400 million boost from the sale of surplus Yeezy shoes that will reduce the group’s expected FY23 loss. ...
-
ArticleAcushnet paced by U.S., ball sales in Q2
Acushnet’s operating income increased by 20 percent to $106.5 million from $88.5 million in Q2 as the Titleist, FootJoy, and Kjus parent achieved 4.7 percent revenue growth to $689.4 million from $658.6 million for the period ended June 30. Net income was 12.3 percent at $74.7 million versus $66.5 million ...
-
ArticleCoDi maintains FY guidance as inventory headwinds persist
Net income from continuing operations in Compass Diversfied’s (CoDi) branded consumer companies related to sports, outdoor and apparel (5.11 Tactical, Boa, Marucci Sports, PrimaLoft, and Velocity Outdoor) declined by 68 percent to $6.94 million from $21.4 million for the period ended June 30. Total revenues from the five companies fell ...
-
News briefsGarmin Q2 net profit benefits from interest income, currency gains
Boosted by more than $29.6 million in interest income and gains on foreign currency, Garmin posted 11.7 percent net income growth to $287.9 million from $257.9 million. Without the two gains, the group’s profit would have been essentially flat for the period ended July 1. Second quarter operating income fell ...
-
ArticleVulcabras Q2 results bolstered by locally made athletic footwear
The Brazilian Vulcabras group, which produced double-digit Q2 gains in revenues, gross margin and net profit, was aided by a 14.2 percent increase in market-produced footwear to 608.2 million Brazilian reais (€112.8m). Overall, Ebit expanded by 40 percent to R$148.1 million (€27.5m) as year-over-year gross margin increased by 540 basis ...
-
ArticleColumbia dims FY outlook as Q2 net dips 17%
Bloated inventories and challenging market conditions in the USA are forcing Columbia Sportswear to take a “more conservative” stance on its H2 and full-year results despite explosive year-over-year Q2 sales growth in China and in its lower-margin international distributor businesses. Saddled with a 21 percent year-over-year increase in Q2 ...
-
ArticleVF Corp. slashes FY revenue guidance, reports wider Q1 loss
VF Corp., the parent of The North Face (TNF) and Vans, welcomed its new President and CEO Bracken Darrell, 12 days on the job, to his first results call by reporting a Q1 loss of $57.4 million against a loss of $55.96 million in the year-ago period on an 8 ...
-
ArticleCoats Group forecasts gradual demand improvement in H2
The U.K.-based maker of industrial yarns and structural components for footwear and apparel faced H1 headwinds due to difficult year-over-year comparisons and widespread industry destocking. Adjusted operating profit slipped by 14 percent to $107 million from $125 million for the six months ended June 30. Revenues fell by 11 percent ...
-
ArticleKangaroo Protection Act introduced in U.S. Congress
The bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would ban the sale of kangaroo body parts in the U.S., including on footwear and apparel. Months ago, Puma and Nike announced they would halt further sourcing of kangaroo skins for their respective soccer boots. The Center for a Humane ...
-
ArticleFrasers scores double-digit FY23 revenue gains in all segments
U.K. retailer Frasers Group, bolstered by acquisitions and a strong performance from its core Sports Direct business, generated a 61 percent increase in annual operating profit to £531.8 million (€613.2m) for the 53 weeks ended April 30. Adjusted profit before tax rose by 41 percent to £478.1 million. FY gross ...
-
News briefsBasicNet H1 Ebitda rises slightly
The Italian parent of Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-Way, Superga, Sebago and other brands suffered a 31 percent decline in H1 net profit to €7.4 million as aggregate group brands revenues reached €558.3 million for the six months ended June 30. Ebitda was €22.6 million versus €22.4 million. Commercial ...
-
News briefsPou Sheng experiences H1 recovery on improving trends
The retail subsidiary of Yue Yuen, citing recovering consumer momentum in China and “particularly strong” omnichannel results, has reported preliminary results for the first half ended June 30. Revenues rose approximately 11 percent year-over-year to 10.960 billion yuan renminbi (€1.47bn). Profit attributable to employees was approximately RMB 305 million (€40.8m), ...
-
ArticleCrocs’ shares take hit as Heydude sales outlook tempered
Crocs Inc. generated more than $1 billion in Q2 revenues on 12 percent constant-currency growth. The company increased its annual revenue guidance on July 26 to surpass the $4 billion mark, but its share price plummeted more than 14 percent, nonetheless. By mid-afternoon, the company’s shares were on pace to ...
-
ArticleHoka paces Deckers in Q1, company lifts FY guidance
Deckers Brands, intent on growing both its direct-to-consumer and international businesses in the months ahead, generated a 42 percent increase in Q1/24 net income to $63.6 million versus 44.8 million for the three months ended June 30. Operating income was 26 percent higher year-over-year at $70.7 million. Total net sales ...
