• Callaway appoints new Managing Director and President for EMEA region
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    Callaway appoints new Managing Director and President for EMEA region

    2024-04-22T16:21:00Z

    Callaway has named Ben Sharpe as the new Managing Director and President for the EMEA region, effective May 1, succeeding Neil Howie, who retires at the end of 2024 after 26 years with the company. Sharpe, a seasoned leader in the global golf industry, previously served as Chief Franchise ...

  • SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 35 - 13+14
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    SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 35 - 13+14

    2024-04-04T07:33:00Z

    Nike posts digital decline for first time in nine years | Lululemon posts strong Q4 results, some Q1 softness in US | Majority of Foot Locker’s annual non-US sales generated by five countries | DFB’s Strategic Shift: Adidas to Nike, Redefining Football Apparel’s Future | Anta Sports’ FY23 operating profit rises 45 percent | Fila Holdings continues to reshape business model | Busy summer of sports, soft comps should bolster JD Sports Nike addresses backlash over England kit for Euro 2024 | Shein considers supply chain as a service | Grupo SBF improves key metrics in FY23 | Lamoda Sport and DeSport gear up development strategies | Competition on marketplaces is becoming increasingly difficult: Russian retailers

  • ‘Unaware of reported sale discussions’, says Topgolf Callaway
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    ‘Unaware of reported sale discussions’, says Topgolf Callaway

    2024-03-21T14:36:00Z

    Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. is reportedly contemplating the sale of its Callaway Golf business, as reported on Wednesday, March 21. The speculated valuation for the brand stands at an impressive $3 billion. While the potential sale focuses solely on the Callaway Golf segment, it suggests that Topgolf would remain unaffected ...

  • SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 35 - 11+12
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    SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 35 - 11+12

    2024-03-21T09:15:00Z

    Adidas posts first loss in 30 years, eyes €500m operating profit in FY24 | Is Topgolf Callaway on the Market? South Korean sources says so | On eyes greater reliance on DTC, apparel | Allbirds has a new CEO | Zalando wants to cover 15% of the European fashion market | Puma achieves greenhouse gas reduction targets ahead of schedule | Decathlon rebrands to ‘ignite global passion for sport’ | The Weber era at Brooks is coming to an end | More losses at Allbirds Xtep Intl. annual profit hits all-time high | Yue Yuen’s profit, sales slip in soft FY23 | Li Ning considers privatizing sportswear firm amid market challenges | Italy’s Cisalfa to take over SportScheck Puma partners with Google Cloud to enhance online retail experience | Boxing equipment market to accelerate at a CAGR of 4% by 2027 | China’s athleisure market poised to hit $82.8 billion by 2024 | France’s proposal against fast fashion | Sympatex unveils new more sustainable dying solutions | Progress in ski boot recycling; call for collaboration | EFTA states and India deepen economic partnership with new trade agreement

  • Is Topgolf Callaway on the market? South Korean sources says so
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    Is Topgolf Callaway on the market? South Korean sources says so

    2024-03-21T07:41:00Z

    Speculation is swirling after a South Korean newspaper suggested that golf behemoth Topgolf Callaway might be up for grabs.

  • SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 35 - 7+8
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    SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 35 - 7+8

    2024-02-22T08:36:00Z

    Nike announces 2% workforce reduction | Asics eyes modest FY24 growth, but flat sales in Europe | Topgolf Callaway forecasts higher revenue, Ebitda and cash flow in 2024 | XXL promises Ebitda improvements amid cost-cutting | European market remains strong for Under Armour | Wolverine makes progress on turnaround but more bumps likely | KMD Brands sees soft H1 group sales | Alpargatas’ write-offs impact Q4 Ebitda, adjusted gross margins | GoPro’s retail strategy ahead of plan despite Q4, FY losses | Crocs brand kicks off 2024 with momentum, $5bn sales target not until later | HanesBrands plots next moves for Champion business | Mizuno posts strong nine-month results, lifts FY outlook | Tiger Woods unveils Sun Day Red apparel brand | Enda Athletic founder appointed as On’s head of Africa | Winter sports industry unites for climate action, join UN Race to Zero campaign | Xponential completes divestiture of Stride Fitness | Sales at AFP up 8%, though short of expectations | Unfair competition: HDE calls for clear rules for Temu & Co | Squash racquet market is poised to increase, but needs more visibility

  • Topgolf Callaway forecasts higher revenue, Ebitda and cash flow in 2024
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    Topgolf Callaway forecasts higher revenue, Ebitda and cash flow in 2024

    2024-02-15T10:39:00Z

    Topgolf Callaway, which is working on several synergistic strategies to connect and grow its various businesses, is forecasting modest cash flow growth this year before it ramps up between 2025 and 2028 and bolsters earnings per share expansion starting next year. Despite currency headwinds and a difficult year-over-year comparison for ...

  • SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 34 - 43+44
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    SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 34 - 43+44

    2023-11-15T22:31:00Z

    Adidas inventory cuts improve; sees strong demand for Samba, Gazelle | On Holding maintains lofty objectives despite moderating wholesale revenues | Wolverine Worldwide lowers outlook as overhaul moves forward | Asics lifts FY outlook again as 9-month grows by 73% | Under Armour drops FY sales outlook on continued US woes | Topgolf Callaway reports earnings decline, lowers forecast | Canada Goose lowers FY24 outlook, increases reliance on DTC | FilaHoldings’ results hurt by challenges in US, Korea | Descente’s operating profit dips due to absence of one-time gain | CoDi sells Marucci Sports to Fox Factory | Intersport Germany sells Sport Voswinkel to Italian retailer | Nike Inc. makes executive changes to help “reimagine sport for the next generation of athletes” | Sport 2000 Austria: Zentrasport’s reorganization proceedings closed | Peloton Interactive aims to spin in right direction, but share price dips | GoPro expanding retail network, camera range | Acushnet’s Q3 operating income up 3.4 percent | Crocs taking steps to reset Heydude business | Alpargatas reports Q3 loss despite improving trends | Lower costs, inventory benefit Grupo SBF in Q3 | Below-average order fill rates continue to impact Yue Yuen | Elevate Outdoor Collective fills further key positions | Sweet Protection and Kari Traa are realigning in Central Europe

  • Topgolf Callaway reports earnings decline, lowers forecast
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    Topgolf Callaway reports earnings decline, lowers forecast

    2023-11-09T07:07:00Z

    Topgolf Callaway lowered guidance after a “challenging” third quarter where like-for-like sales at its driving range venues came in lower than expected, leading to shares in the golf equipment and accessories maker to slump by almost a fifth in after-market trading in the US. Revenue at its recreational driving range ...

  • SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 34 - 41+42
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    SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 34 - 41+42

    2023-11-02T07:35:00Z

    Analysis: The latest inventory levels in the Sporting Goods Industry, Q2 2023 | Puma maintains FY outlook as Q3 gross margin improves | VF Corp. abandons guidance, commences turnaround plan led by former Vans President | Skechers raises full-year earnings guidance as DTC continues to bolster Q3 sales gains | Deckers raises full-year guidance again on continued strength from Hoka, Ugg gains | XXL misses target in Q3: “Neither proud nor satisfied” | Garmin with strong Q3 results | Moncler Group’s revenues rise 7 percent in Q3 | Vulcabras’ sales rise by double-digits for 13th consecutive quarter | Super Retail Group updates year-to-date sales | Rental and second-hand markets contribute nearly £7bn to UK economy | Skechers sets its sights on basketball | Peloton appoints new Australian GM