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Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW), established in 1883, is a leading global marketer and licensor of branded casual, active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport, athletic, children's, and uniform footwear and apparel. The company is headquartered in Rockford, Michigan, and distributes its products in over 170 countries and territories. Wolverine World Wide’s portfolio boasts renowned brands such as Merrell, Sperry, Hush Puppies, Saucony, Wolverine, Keds, Stride Rite, Chaco, Bates, and Hytest. Additionally, the company is the global footwear licensee for the popular Cat and Harley-Davidson brands.
The company is engaged in designing, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, licensing, and distributing branded footwear, apparel, and accessories through its diverse business segments: Active Group, Work Group, Lifestyle Group, and Other. The Active Group segment, which includes the Merrell, Saucony, Sweaty Betty, and Chaco brands, generates the maximum revenue.
Recent achievements include the launch of the Marathumb Challenge by Saucony to encourage physical activity over smartphone usage. Saucony, one of Wolverine World Wide’s key brands, introduced the Ride 17 and Guide 17 sneakers, bringing innovations like PWRRUN+ midsole and CenterPath Technology™ to enhance the running experience. The Marathumb Challenge measures the distance users scroll on their phones and compares it to their physical steps, motivating users to move more and scroll less.
Wolverine World Wide has partnered with the American Camp Association (ACA) to promote camp employment through the “Work at Camp” event, aimed at college and university students. This initiative highlights the benefits of working at camps, fostering leadership, time management, and communication skills.
Financially, Wolverine World Wide has maintained a strong market presence with consistent revenue streams from its diverse brand portfolio. The company’s strategy focuses on innovation, expanding its market reach, and building strong consumer relationships. Wolverine World Wide continues to inspire and engage its consumers through high-quality, performance-driven products designed for various activities and lifestyles.
Wolverine Worldwide announces the appointment of Jim Zwiers as President, Global Operations Group, effective immediately. Zwiers, who has been with the company for 23 years, will also continue as President, International Group. His role involves overseeing sourcing, logistics, distribution, and IT. Zwiers succeeds Mike Jeppesen, who is retiring after 33 years in the industry but will remain in an advisory capacity until mid-year. This leadership change aims to enhance the company's digital transformation and global eCommerce initiatives.
Wolverine Worldwide has appointed Matt Blonder as President of Global eCommerce to drive digital transformation and boost online sales. Blonder, with over 20 years of experience, previously led digital initiatives at Reebok. The company aims for $500 million in global eCommerce revenue in 2021, capitalizing on shifts in consumer behavior towards online shopping. This appointment supports Wolverine's strategy to enhance consumer connections and brand engagement in a digital-first market.
Wolverine Worldwide reported Q3 2020 results with revenue of $493.1 million, down 14.1% year-over-year. Despite the decline, strong performance in eCommerce, which grew over 56%, was notable. The company’s gross margin decreased to 41.0%, and diluted earnings per share were $0.27, down from $0.57 last year. Cash flow from operations improved significantly to $96.5 million. Looking ahead, management expects Q4 revenue to decline by no more than 25% year-over-year, attributing challenges to the ongoing pandemic but expressing confidence in future growth opportunities.
Wolverine World Wide (NYSE: WWW) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, reflecting an annual dividend of $0.40. The dividend will be payable on February 1, 2021, to stockholders of record as of January 4, 2021. This maintains the same dividend level as the previous quarter, demonstrating the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Wolverine World Wide (NYSE: WWW) has announced it will release its third quarter 2020 financial results on November 5, 2020, at 6:30 a.m. ET. A conference call will follow at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and current business trends, which will be accessible via the Investor Relations section of the company's website. Founded in 1883, Wolverine is a leading global marketer of branded footwear and apparel, with significant presence across 170 countries and territories.
Wolverine Worldwide (NYSE: WWW) has appointed Brendan Hoffman as its new President, effective September 8, 2020. Hoffman, with 30 years of experience in merchandising and digital marketing, previously served as CEO of Vince Holding Corp. and has a solid track record in enhancing eCommerce growth. The leadership transition is part of a multi-year succession plan announced by current CEO Blake W. Krueger. Hoffman aims to drive growth across the company's lifestyle brands and adapt to the evolving global marketplace while focusing on consumer direct strategies.
Wolverine has partnered with Metallica's nonprofit, All Within My Hands, to launch a unique initiative aimed at supporting the American workforce. This collaboration will provide scholarship funding to trade school students and promote two special edition boots inspired by Metallica. The Metallica Scholars 1000 Mile Axel and Hellcat UltraSpring™ boots will be available for pre-order, with all proceeds benefiting AWMH. Each boot is designed with Metallica-themed features and Wolverine's quality materials. The initiative includes a $100,000 grant to three community colleges to bolster workforce education.
Wolverine World Wide reported second-quarter results exceeding expectations despite the pandemic's impact. Revenue was $349.1 million, down 38.6% year-over-year, yet eCommerce revenue surged by 96%. The company achieved a gross margin of 42.2% and generated $116 million in operating cash flow. The total liquidity improved to $1.1 billion, with cash on hand at $423 million. While diluted loss per share was $0.02 compared to earnings of $0.45 last year, adjusted diluted EPS was $0.08. The company remains cautiously optimistic about navigating the ongoing market challenges.
On July 29, 2020, Wolverine World Wide announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on November 2, 2020, to stockholders of record on October 1, 2020. This dividend maintains the previous quarterly amount, indicating an annual dividend of $0.40 per share. Wolverine Worldwide, a leading marketer of various footwear and apparel brands, has a rich history dating back to 1883 and operates in approximately 170 countries.
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