Solo Brands Lowers FY Guidance on Softening Demand
Solo Brands, Inc. reported results in the first half exceeded expectations, but the parent of Solo Stove reduced its full-year outlook due to deteriorating trends so far in the third quarter.
Stio to Open New Storefront in Steamboat Springs, Adds Key Leadership Roles
The storefront will open in late September, its eleventh retail location and second in Colorado. Stio recently hired Senior Director of Retail Kris Nelson and Natalie Oshin joined the company as merchandising director.
Traeger Narrows Q2 Net Loss as Margin Bump Partially Offsets Sales Declines
The net loss was $2.6 million, or 2 cents per diluted share, in the second quarter, compared to a net loss of $30.2 million, or 25 cents per diluted share in the second quarter of last year. GM rose 600 basis point year-over-year.
Beachbody Trims Q2 Loss, Sales Slide 18 Percent
The Beachbody Company, Inc. reported sales fell 18.3 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, but revenues still surpassed the midpoint of guidance with the net loss and adjusted EBITDA topping guidance.
GoPro’s Q2 Sales Drop Double-Digits
GoPro, Inc. reported sales declined 23 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, to $186 million, although results exceeded guidance and subscribers saw growth.
Bogs Drags Down Parent’s Q2 as Outdoor Retailers Exhibit Caution
Bogs posted a 33 percent decline in wholesale sales in the second quarter tumbled, but the parent Weyco Group is forecasting sales for the outdoor footwear brand would stabilize in coming quarters.
S&S Activewear to Acquire Alphabroder
S&S Activewear reached an agreement to acquire Alphabroder, uniting two branded apparel distributors to support customers and suppliers across corporate and consumer markets.
The Running Event Leaving Austin in 2025 but Stays Close to Longtime Home
The Running Event (TRE) is moving to San Antonio, TX, for TRE 2025 in November 2025, and the change looks to be permanent.
Under Armour’s Chief Consumer Officer to Exit
According to an SEC filing on Tuesday, August 6, Under Armour’s Chief Consumer Officer, Jim Dausch, will leave the company at the end of August “to pursue other opportunities.”
Sacks Parente Golf Saw Strong Sequential Growth Accelerate in Q2
The company said it had a “significant increase in orders received from Club Champion” during the quarter.
Latest StockX Report Sees Asics Take the Top Spot in YoY Growth
Asics led as the No. 1 fastest-growing sneaker brand on StockX this year, according to its latest report. The continued success of the Gel-1130 and Gel-Kayano 14 reportedly played a big role in Asics taking the top spot
Under Armour Acquires Unless; Taps Eric Liedtke as Brand Strategy Chief
The appointment of Adidas brand veteran Eric Liedtke as EVP of brand strategy follows the completion of UA’s acquisition of Unless Collective, Inc, a zero-plastic regenerative fashion brand. The transaction is expected to be completed later this week.
NSSF: Adjusted NICS Background Checks Increase 4.0 Percent in July
The 4.0 percent increase in July figure was the first year-over-year monthly increase since December 2023 and marked 60 straight months, or five years, of one million-plus monthly NICS checks.
Bogner’s CEO To Exit at Year’s Close, Bogner Family to Sell Shares
Bogner reported that CEO Gerrit Schneider had decided to leave the company at the end of 2024 in order to accept a position at another company. The Munich-based lifestyle and luxury sports fashion company also said Daniel Hiendlmeier has been appointed to the management board and the Bogner family has decided to sell shares in the firm to a strategic partner.
Vista Outdoor’s Fiscal Q1 EPS Dips as Outdoor Segment Sales Sink Mid Teens
Revelyst outdoor segment sales declined 13.6 percent year-over-year to $274 million in the fiscal first quarter, while the Ammo segment saw sales decrease 1.6 percent to $370 million for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30.
