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May 9, 2022
Orbea sets lofty 2022 target on the back of investments
Orbea has issued an operational update on its progress, within which the company revealed a sixth consecutive year of growth and a sales revenue of €282 million. Driven largely by exports, worth some 80% of the Basque firm’s trade, Orbea recorded a €40.7 million post-tax profit, which has bolstered the...

May 9, 2022
ShowcasedBOA Technology Dials In New Marketing Campaign, Expanding Consumer Outreach
Denver, CO (May 9, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –BOA® Technology – makers of the BOA Fit System – dials in new global brand campaign, as it expands its marketing to speak more directly to consumers. The campaign focuses on pioneering athletes across the brand’s key segments – snowboarders, road cyclists, trail runners, downhill...
May 6, 2022
Adidas, Pummeled by China Lockdowns, Offers Weak Guidance
Adidas is the latest global retailer to report headwinds to its business due to lockdowns in China. The German athletic-wear brand on Friday reported that currency-adjusted sales in Q1 dropped by 3% to 5.3 billion euros ($5.58 billion). Net income dropped 38%, to 310 million euros ($327.8 million). Footwear News
May 6, 2022
Fox Factory adds 34.4% revenue in Q1, raw materials stocked up
Fox Factory has continued to add significant gains to its revenues, posting a Q1 growth of 34.4%, worth $378 million, versus $281.1 million in the same period last year. The results again represent record takings for the suspension giant, which recorded a 22.8% gross profit of $120.3 million despite a...
May 6, 2022
Nike to Close Offices Again For a Week in August, Offer Summer Fridays, As It Brings Employees Back Into the Office
Nike is continuing its efforts to emphasize employee well-being as it starts the process of bringing employees back into the office. The sportswear giant will once again close all of its offices worldwide for a week in August to give its employees additional time off to recover and rest, according...
May 6, 2022
Under Armour Shares Plummet as It Reports Steep Net Loss
Under Armour reported a net loss of $60 million in the quarter, with an adjusted loss of $3 million. But revenue was up 3% year-over-year to $1.3 billion. Wholesale was up 4% to $829 million, driven primarily by increases in its distributor and off-price business. Direct-to-consumer business was up 1%,...

May 5, 2022
United Sports Brands Acquires Iconic Cycling Brand PEARL iZUMi
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA and LOUISVILLE, CO (May 5, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - United Sports Brands (“USB”), a global leader in sports performance and protective products, today announced that it has acquired PEARL iZUMi USA (“PEARL iZUMi”), an iconic manufacturer and retailer of cycling apparel and accessories. PEARL iZUMi will join...
May 5, 2022
Peloton Reportedly Eyes Sale of Minority Stake to Bolster Finances: WSJ
Peloton is falling in afterhours trading Thursday as the connected fitness equipment maker is reportedly exploring the sale of a 15% to 20% stake to boost its finances, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed sources. Investing

May 5, 2022
Active Outdoor Consultancy, InGoodTaste, Protects Women’s Right To Choose By Reimbursing Employees Who Travel For Abortions And Related Treatment
The independent creative consultancy will provide reimbursement for travel expenses and related costs not covered by insurance to all employees and their partners who choose to seek abortion services elsewhere when they live in areas with restricted access or rights. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ (San Francisco, CA) -- InGoodTaste, a consultancy working...

May 5, 2022
Union Home Mortgage and BibBoards, A Partnership that makes the Cleveland Marathon feel like Home
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - UnionHome Mortgage (UHM) is partnering with Bibboards to provide a unique sponsorship opportunity for the Cleveland Marathon. Marina Dieker of UHM says, "We are going to be handing out UHM BibBoards to the first 2,500 runners who come to packet pick up at the expo center. We went...