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Aisle Talk, Week of August 1

The biggest promotions, acquisitions and strategies to hit the active lifestyle industry this week.

Adidas Q2 Boosted by U.S. Momentum

Adidas AG reported sales grew 25.6 percent in North America in the second quarter, accelerating from a gain of 21.6 percent in the first quarter.

Crocs’ Shares Crash On Reduced Outlook 

Shares of Crocs Inc. fell 23.3 percent, to $8.44 on Aug. 3, after the cushy shoe maker missed top and bottom line expectations for the second quarter and lowered its guidance for the year.

Big 5 Fights Off Liquidation Pressures in Q2

Big 5 Sporting Goods reported earnings fell 19.2 percent in the second quarter due to the impact of liquidation sales by Sports Authority and Sport Chalet but they still came in ahead of internal expectations.

North America Propels Columbia Sportswear In Q2

Columbia Sportswear Company grew sales 2 percent in the second quarter and beat profit expectations powered by growth of its Columbia, Prana and Mountain Hardwear brands in North America, but weakness elsewhere in the world left it short of expectations.

Amer Sports Wages Through A Tough Q2

Amer Sports lost only €14.7 million during the second quarter ended June 30 despite company closings in the sporting goods industry.

Cabela’s Delivers First Quarterly Comp Gain in More Than Two Years

Cabela’s Inc., which is reportedly entertaining a merger with Bass Pro, reported second-quarter earnings that came just short of Wall Street’s targets. But management said aggressive price and promotion approach helped the hunt & fish retailer show its first quarter of positive comparable store sales since the third quarter of 2013.