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Analysis: The latest inventory levels in the Sporting Goods Industry, Q2 2024
Our latest analysis examines industry inventory levels across 32 leading sporting goods companies for the period closest to June 30.
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Saucony eyes easier sales comparisons, expanded US distribution in 2025
Parent Wolverine Worldwide believes the brand’s turnaround is underway and working thanks to new product introductions, design improvements and lower retail inventory levels.
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SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 35 - 44+45
Adidas Q3: Ready to deliver revenue growth of 10% | Puma maintains FY24 outlook as Q3 sales rise in all regions | VF Corp.’s turnaround continues to take shape | Hoka continues to shine and makes Deckers raise guidance in better-than-expected Q2 | Garmin posts double-digit sales gains in all segments | Columbia Sportswear reports margin improvement despite sales decline in Q3 | Skechers sees rebound in India, stumbles in China in Q3 | Crocs cautious on FY sales outlook as Heydude recovery drags on, China growth slows | Fenix Outdoor reports mixed Results in Q3 | Vulcabras’ profit rises 35 percent in Q3 | Zalando reports solid growth in B2C and B2B in Q3 | XXL sees some recover in Sweden, reports another loss | Gildan sales outside North America increase by 20% in Q3 | Moncler nine-month sales rise by 6 percent | Topsports’ H1 revenues, profit tumble | Peloton beats Q1 guidance, hires new president and CEO | Leki and Hestra announce gear partnership | New partnership promotes transparency in tracing plastics recycling | Russian sporting goods market growth slows down
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Wolverine Worldwide appoints new Active Group leader
Industry veteran Susie Kuhn has been appointed to lead Merrell, Saucony and Chaco brands, effective Oct. 28.
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Analysis: The top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profit in Q2 2024
One-third of the companies – 15 in all – reported a net loss in the reporting period closest to June 30 in Q2 2024. Find out more with our latest scorecard.
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Xtep Intl. moving forward with three-prong strategy in China
Saucony and Merrell generated a 72 percent year-over-year increase in sales in H1.
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Saucony making progress amid parent’s turnaround
Total sales for the brand under the Wolverine Worldwide umbrella fell by 28% in Q2 compared to the same period last year.
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Saucony hires new Global Chief Marketing Officer
Source: Saucony Joy Allen-Altimare Saucony has named Joy Allen-Altimare as its new Global Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. According to the Wolverine Worldwide-owned footwear brand, she will be responsible for developing and executing Saucony’s global branding initiatives, including brand positioning, direct-to-consumer strategies, advertising, digital strategies, international growth ...
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Analysis: The top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profits in 2023
Annual profitability fell by 10.4 percent in 2023, with a decline in annual revenues of almost 3 percent. Find out more in our latest scorecard.
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SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 35 - 19+20
Puma sees improving trends ahead, maintains FY24 outlook | Asics’ Q1 operating income jumps by 53 percent, maintains FY outlook | On posts another strong quarter, re-affirms FY24 objectives | Acushnet maintains H1 outlook despite slow Q1 start in some regions | Mizuno FY results exceed forecasts | Brooks Running posts strong Q1 results | Allbirds reduces Q1 loss, confirms FY guidance | Descente FY net rises by 14 percent, sales up 5 percent | Orbea dips below €400 million in sales | Peloton reports another loss, restructuring as CEO departs | Paris 2024 to generate €9 billion for host region, new study reveals | U.S. Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick joins Arccos as Investor and Ambassador | Hanesbrands still weighing options for Champion | Lululemon and Life Time launch co-branded apparel for pickleball’s surge | XXL relocates Swedish stores in response to soaring rents | Wolverine Worldwide appoints new Chief Financial Officer | Canada’s Competition Bureau launches investigation into Lululemon’s environmental claims | No more non-competes in the US | LIV Golf announces executive hires | Eastside Golf launches first women’s line, emphasizing authenticity and inclusion | Frasers Group revamps digital infrastructure to enhance retail operations | Criticism arises as sports brands fall short in designing boots for women | Decline in golf apparel sales signals market shift | Newcastle United introduces the SoundShirt to football | Gildan has strategy to gain share in targeted markets