Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. reported sales surged nearly 45 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, 2014 on strong demand from western apparel brands and rapid growth at its own retailing business in the PRC…
Year: 2014
RYU Names Briglio VP of Sales and Marketing
Respect Your Universe, Inc. has hired Alex Briglio as vice president of sales and marketing. Alex joins RYU from glove maker Swany Canada…
ICSC Foresees 4-5 Percent Increase in August Chain Store Sales
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index increased 3.2 percent for the week ending Aug. 9 – relative to the prior year and is expected to grow 4-5 percent for the month…
Ballmer Closes on Acquisition of L.A. Clippers
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer closed on his acquisition of the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday from The Sterling Family Trust after a court ruled disgraced former owner Donald Sterling had been properly removed as a co-trustee by his wife…
Mammut Says Mild Winter Dragged Down 1H Growth
Mammut increased net revenue by 3.4 percent to CHF 103.6 million in the six months ended June compared the first half of 2013, as the mild winter in central Europe dragged on growth in the rest of Europe, the Americas and Asia..
The Golf Group Reports on Latest Counterfeit Raid in China
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group reported that raids by Chinese law enforcement resulted in the seizure of almost 62,000 counterfeit golf products from two factories in the last two months…
Performance Sports Group Reports 15 Percent Organic Sales Growth
Performance Sports Group Ltd (PSG) reported revenues in the fiscal fourth quarter ended May 31 increased 30 percent to $112.9 million compared to $86.7 million in the same year-ago quarter. Organic sales, or sales excluding recently acquired Easton Baseba
Bill Hicks and Co. Currently Stocking Ruger Viridian TALO Exclusives
Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd., a distributor for the hunting and shooting sports industries, is offering exclusive Ruger Viridian TALO LCP and LC9 pistols…
ATA Makes $100,000 Pledge to National Deer Alliance
The Archery Trade Association's (ATA) has made a $100,000 donation to the newly formed National Deer Alliance (NDA)…
IOC Recognition Persuades Rival Skateboarding Federation To Cooperate
Street League Skateboarding (SLS) and the International Skateboarding Federation (ISF) have agreed to work together to create official guidelines for street skateboarding competition in the wake of the International Olympic Committee's decision to re
Abeo Biomechanical Footwear Names Tracy Sheffer as Vice President of Sales
Abeo Biomechanical Footwear, the comfort footwear brand, announced the hire of industry veteran Tracy Sheffer as vice president of sales…
Athos Receives New Funding for Biometric Fitness Apparel
Athos, which has announced plans to launch a line of biometric fitness apparel this fall, has closed $12.2 million in Series B financing. The Redwood City, CA company said it will use the funds to…
Birkenstock Enters Licensing Business
Birkenstock has entered an exclusive agreement with a German company to license its brand in four strategic new markets, including…
Finish Line Youth Foundation Awards Second Quarter Grants
The Finish Line Youth Foundation named recipients of $148,805 in grants for the second quarter of 2014. The 19 grants went to organizations that focus on healthy lifestyles, youth development and special needs in 14 states, including…
Leupold Announces New Sales, Leadership Promotions
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has selected Scott Cain as vice president of global sales…