All articles by Bob McGee – Page 15
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ArticleKangaroo Protection Act introduced in U.S. Congress
The bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would ban the sale of kangaroo body parts in the U.S., including on footwear and apparel. Months ago, Puma and Nike announced they would halt further sourcing of kangaroo skins for their respective soccer boots. The Center for a Humane ...
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ArticleFrasers scores double-digit FY23 revenue gains in all segments
U.K. retailer Frasers Group, bolstered by acquisitions and a strong performance from its core Sports Direct business, generated a 61 percent increase in annual operating profit to £531.8 million (€613.2m) for the 53 weeks ended April 30. Adjusted profit before tax rose by 41 percent to £478.1 million. FY gross ...
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News briefsBasicNet H1 Ebitda rises slightly
The Italian parent of Kappa, Robe di Kappa, K-Way, Superga, Sebago and other brands suffered a 31 percent decline in H1 net profit to €7.4 million as aggregate group brands revenues reached €558.3 million for the six months ended June 30. Ebitda was €22.6 million versus €22.4 million. Commercial ...
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News briefsPou Sheng experiences H1 recovery on improving trends
The retail subsidiary of Yue Yuen, citing recovering consumer momentum in China and “particularly strong” omnichannel results, has reported preliminary results for the first half ended June 30. Revenues rose approximately 11 percent year-over-year to 10.960 billion yuan renminbi (€1.47bn). Profit attributable to employees was approximately RMB 305 million (€40.8m), ...
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ArticleCrocs’ shares take hit as Heydude sales outlook tempered
Crocs Inc. generated more than $1 billion in Q2 revenues on 12 percent constant-currency growth. The company increased its annual revenue guidance on July 26 to surpass the $4 billion mark, but its share price plummeted more than 14 percent, nonetheless. By mid-afternoon, the company’s shares were on pace to ...
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ArticleHoka paces Deckers in Q1, company lifts FY guidance
Deckers Brands, intent on growing both its direct-to-consumer and international businesses in the months ahead, generated a 42 percent increase in Q1/24 net income to $63.6 million versus 44.8 million for the three months ended June 30. Operating income was 26 percent higher year-over-year at $70.7 million. Total net sales ...
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ArticleMoncler Group’s H1 revenues surpass €1 billion for first time
Consolidated H1 revenues rose by 24 percent in both reported and constant currency for the Moncler Group to €1.14 billion from €918.4 million for the six months ended June 30. Moncler brand sales rose by 29 percent to €935.0 million and Stone Island sales increased by 4 percent on a ...
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News briefsConverse’s FY23 Ebit inched up 1%
Parent Nike provides more details about Converse’s annual results for the 12 months ended May 31 in its annual report filed last week. FY revenues for the All-Star brand rose by 3 percent to nearly $2.43 billion. Annual Ebit at Converse was $676 million versus $669 million in FY22. Currency-neutral ...
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ArticleThule reports best-ever gross margin, higher cash flow from ops
Despite experiencing lower profitability and sales in Q2, Thule Group generated a record quarterly gross margin and a 47 percent increase in cash flow from operations as the Swedish company continued to prepare for new product introductions over the next 18 months. Sales for the three months ended June ...
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ArticleXXL initiates new operating model under new CEO; reports Q2 loss
Norwegian retailer XXL ASA reported another weak quarter of results but also some progress on its initiative to develop a new operating model under CEO Freddy Sobin, who has been on the job for two-and-a-half months. The Q2 Ebitda loss was 57 million Norwegian kroner (€4.9m), which included a NOK ...
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News briefsWolverine Worldwide amends credit facility
The deal, a fourth amendment to its existing credit agreement, will give the Merrell and Saucony parent more near-term financial and operational flexibility for the remainder of its fiscal year as it continues implementing its turnaround plan. Wolverine’s maximum consolidated ratio under the new amendment moves to 4.875x Ebitda from ...
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ArticleNike eyes “healthy, full price growth” as inventory woes dissipate
Having surpassed $51 billion in annual revenues and normalized its inventory level through markdowns and order cancellations, Nike says it’s better positioned than smaller rivals as it commences FY24 with a strategy to grow total revenues by mid-single digits, expand reported gross margin by 140 to 160 basis points despite ...
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ArticleSSU lands €150 million in funding, says worst of market disruptions are over
Signa Sports United (SSU), while bracing for less-than-stellar FY23 results impacted by macroeconomic headwinds and high industry inventory levels, is taking steps to generate €100 million in Ebitda savings by FY25 and less operational complexity in FY24 that will return it to profitable, long-term growth. Meanwhile, the Germany-based e-commerce company, ...
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News briefsLuhta Sportswear turnover rises by 25 percent in 2022
Luhta Sportswear Company, the parent of the Luhta, Icepeak, Rukka and Dachstein brands, reported a €10.3 million profit in 2022, up from €2.35 million a year earlier, as total revenues increased by 25 percent to €245 million from €196 million. During the year, the Finnish group returned to a normal ...
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ArticleAmer Sports gets upgraded by S&P Global
Amer Sports, the parent of Arc’teryx, Salomon and Wilson brands, last week received an upgrade on its credit rating to B+ from B and a stable outlook from S&P Global. The credit rating agency, which is projecting revenue growth of 17 to 18 percent for Amer this year and 8 ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: The latest inventory levels in the Sporting Goods Industry, Q1 2023
The Q1 numbers are in, and it’s time to talk inventory. Read our analysis from industry experts and get the latest inventory numbers in full.
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News briefsAuthentic emerges as “stalking horse” for Rockport
Affiliates of Authentic Brands Group, ABG-Regatta LLC and ABG Intermediate Holdings, have emerged as the ”stalking horse” bidder for The Rockport Company, agreeing to pay $40.4 million for the bankrupt firm’s intellectual property, $5 million for its Korean subsidiary and additional yet-to-be-determined amounts for inventory. Rockport filed for Chapter 11 ...
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ArticleAnalysis: Double-digit increase in sales per employee in 2022
We bring you employee numbers at the world’s biggest sporting goods companies, sales per employee, and how these compare with other industries.
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ArticleRockport files for bankruptcy protection again, CEO steps down
Forty years after introducing DresSports, considered the first classic dress shoe with a rubber sole, The Rockport Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in five years. The petition lists some $99.71 million in funded debt obligations and more than $63.1 million owed to its 20 ...
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News briefsXXL's struggles continue, warns on Q2
Persistent weak consumer demand, resulting in a need for aggressive pricing and promotions, continues to plague Norwegian retailer XXL ASA. The multi-country operator, slated to formally report Q2 results on July 14, is forecasting lower Ebitda, gross margin, and revenues for the period. Second quarter Ebitda is forecast to come ...
