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Report: U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops to 8-Month Low in July
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index fell to 66.4 in July from June’s 68.2. Economists polled by FactSet had expected the reading to come in at 66.5.
PGA Tour Superstore to Open First Store in Michigan
The 42,000-square-foot space in Novi, MI is the chain’s 69th in the U.S. across 26 states.
Lâmo Sheepskin Rebrands to Reflect Category Expansion
The pivot to the new brand name Mykos reflects the company’s move to become a “more extensive footwear destination, with a collection of sandals, boots, slippers, moccasins, and sneakers that symbolize an active lifestyle.”
Camber Outdoors to Cease Operations in August
The Camber Board and Leadership reported it will cease operations in late August 2024 because of “continued industry headwinds combined with the fact that outdoor industry companies are moving beyond the focused workplace tools that Camber Outdoors traditionally has provided,”
Salewa Adds New Indie Sales Agency for Northwest Territory
The company hired Brian Anthony and his independent sales agency, Anthm Industries, to represent Salewa in the PNW, leading sales initiatives in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.
Report: Decathlon in Talks to Acquire Stake in Spain’s Tradeinn
The e-tailer, based near Girona in Spain, sells sports equipment and clothing online via about 20 specialist sites, including Diveinn for diving, Goalinn for football, Trekkinn for outdoor equipment, and Smashinn for tennis and padel.
Columbia Sportswear Beats Q2 EPS Estimates but Misses on Sales
North America led the world lower as bot the U.S. and Canada both posted negative sales growth for the quarter. Mountain Hardwear was a winner for Q2, while Sorel and Prana posted DD declines. Columbia brand was down 4 percent year-over-year.
Deckers Brands Blows Past Fiscal Q1 EPS Targets on Hoka Momentum
Earnings in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 came in well ahead of analyst targets, boosted by a spike in gross margins and 22.1 percent sales growth. Hoka once again led top-line gains, which saw sales jump 29.7 percent. Ugg’s sales gained 14.0 percent.
Skechers Raises FY Outlook as Q2 Tops Guidance
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. raised its full-year outlook after reporting earnings in the fiscal second quarter ended June 30 came in slightly ahead of company guidance on DTC strength. Earnings in the quarter slipped 5.1 percent on a 7.2 percent revenue gain.
Lanvin Group Appoints Paul Andrew Creative Director, Sergio Rossi
Lanvin Group, the parent of Sergio Rossi, said that Paul Andrew is a “leading voice in the new generation of design talent” after cultivating his expertise alongside Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Narciso Rodriguez, and the late Alexander McQueen.
Asics To Raise $1.2 Billion In Secondary Stock Offering
The secondary offering will be divided into two parts—a Japanese secondary offering of 27.2 million shares and an International secondary offering of 46.8 million shares.
Tractor Supply’s Q2 Comps Slip as Strength in Seasonal Offset by Discretionary Weeakness
The comp store sales decline was driven by a comparable average transaction count decline of 0.6 percent, partially offset by a comparable average ticket increase of 0.1 percent. EPS rose 2.6 percent.
Report: Performance and SportStyle Sneakers Continue Winning Streak
U.S. footwear sales in the second quarter were reportedly $10.2 billion, down by 2 percent versus the same period in 2023, according to data compiled by Circana, the retail tracking service.
Kizik Names Chief Marketing Officer
Longtime U.S. footwear executive Elizabeth Drori will lead brand marketing efforts as the company expands its omnichannel business.
Report: Over Half of U.S. Consumers Plan to Watch Olympics
Nike is the brand most associated with Team USA, with 64 percent of consumers associating Nike, an official outfitter of Team USA, with the Olympics, followed by Adidas at 39 percent, and Under Armour at 26 percent.
