Analysis on the brand’s and retailer’s financial performance in the sporting goods industry including annual and quarterly updates, regional break-down, channel and segment growth.
2024-04-25T13:31:00+01:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
The segment, which includes 14 brands such as Cutter & Buck and Ahead, suffered a 44 percent decline in Q1 operating income to 72.2 million Swedish kronor (€6.2m) from SEK 128.0 million in Q1 ended March 31. Total sales fell by 6 percent to SEK 860.0 million (€74.0m) from SEK ...
2024-04-25T13:31:00+01:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
The segment, which includes 14 brands such as Cutter & Buck and Ahead, suffered a 44 percent decline in Q1 operating income to 72.2 million Swedish kronor (€6.2m) from SEK 128.0 million in Q1 ended March 31. Total sales fell by 6 percent to SEK 860.0 million (€74.0m) from SEK ...
2024-04-25T07:32:00+01:00By Bob McGee
The Milan-based luxury group Moncler realized 20 percent constant currency growth to €705.0 million for its namesake brand in the period ended March 31. DTC channel constant currency sales increased by 26 percent to €608.5 million, with all three global regions reporting double-digit improvement. Wholesale brand sales fell by 5 ...
2024-04-24T16:29:00+01:00By Bob McGee
XXL ASA, which reiterated its objective to deliver 500-750 million Norwegian kroner (€43.9-65.8m) in Ebitda improvement over the next 12 to 15 months, delivered stronger gross margins but lower sales in Q1. It was the ninth consecutive quarter with negative growth for the Norwegian group that faced a difficult year-over-year ...
2024-04-24T09:32:00+01:00By Vlad Vorotnikov
Russian sporting goods behemoth Sportmaster solidified its position as the country’s largest fashion retailer in 2023, thanks to a 14 percent hike in revenue to 160 billion rubles last year. Sportmaster generated nearly 70 percent more revenue than Kari and twice as much as Gloria Jeans; the companies ranked second ...
2024-04-23T12:46:00+01:00By Bob McGee
The Chinese group Li Ning reported a mid-single-digit decline in same-store sales for the period ended March 31. Retail channel comp sales were down by a low single-digit percentage, and wholesale channel sales fell by the mid-teens. Meanwhile, e-commerce virtual stores experienced year-over-year percentage growth in the low-20s.
2024-04-20T15:12:00+01:00By Bob McGee
Footwear manufacturer Stella International reported an 18.9 percent increase in consolidated Q1 revenues to $338.4 million from $284.6 million for the three months ended March 31. Shipping volume increased by nearly 22 percent year-over-year, led by the sports category, to 11.7 million pairs. However, the average selling price (ASP) of ...
2024-04-09T14:54:00+01:00By Jesper Johansson
Allbirds is facing pressure to increase its share price after receiving a warning from Nasdaq regarding its stock performance. The sustainable footwear brand disclosed that its Class A common stock had consistently closed below $1 per share for 30 consecutive days, violating Nasdaq’s regulations. Allbirds now has six months to ...
2024-03-15T12:18:00+00:00By Jesper Johansson
Chinese entrepreneur and former Olympic champion Li Ning is reportedly contemplating the privatization of his sportswear firm listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move would add to a series of similar potential deals amid a challenging market landscape.
2023-06-20T10:53:00+01:00
The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX) officially launched the “Dual Counter Model” for Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) and Yuan (RMB) on June 19. This is intended to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as an international financial center by bringing more liquidity and vitality to the stock market.
2024-03-22T09:17:00+00:00By Bob McGee
Lululemon’s operating income increased by 191 percent in Q4 to $913.9 million from $314.4 million for the period ended Dec. 31. Final period net income came in at $669.5 million, and gross margins increased by 430 basis points year-over-year to 59.4 percent. Revenues rose by 16 percent to $3.2 billion ...
2024-03-22T09:17:00+00:00By Bob McGee
The brand now want to focus on new iterations of its Air technology, investments with its wholesale partners, and better storytelling.
2024-03-14T06:32:00+00:00By Bob McGee
Growing demand for its Classic shoes and double-digit sales growth rates in both Greater China and Latin America are projected to spark the overall results of Adidas this year, leading to double-digit sales growth in H2 and an annual operating profit of approximately €500 million. The North American market is ...
2024-02-27T15:45:00+00:00By Bob McGee
Puma, citing ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds and currency fluctuations to continue for at least H1 of 2024, is forecasting mid-single-digit, currency-adjusted sales growth this year and a corresponding operating profit of €620 million to €700 million this year. The predicted Ebit range represents flat to 12.7 percent year-over-year growth ...
2024-04-17T13:36:00+01:00By Jesper Johansson
Superdry has revealed its restructuring proposals alongside plans for an equity raise and delisting from the stock exchange. The proposed restructuring primarily focuses on revamping its UK property estate and retail cost base to achieve a more financially sustainable operating model. CEO Julian Dunkerton emphasized the importance of these measures, ...
2024-04-10T14:41:00+01:00By Jesper Johansson
In 2023, Decathlon experienced significant developments across various fronts, reflecting its resilience amidst global challenges. CEO Barbara Martin Coppola acknowledged the company’s progress, emphasizing their focus on future sustainability: “We made strides in CO2 reduction while ensuring continued revenue growth.”
2024-03-24T22:24:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Global financial firm JP Morgan Chase has set up a new “sports investment banking coverage group” to advise clients in an increasingly lucrative industry, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. The new team will be co-led by Eric Menell, Managing Director, co-Head of North American Media Investment Banking ...
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