Year: 2014

EBay Enterprise Comps Up 14 Percent in Second Quarter

July 18, 2014 SGB Update

EBay reported new stores and 14 percent comps growth drove up gross merchandise sales (GMV) at its Enterprise segment 15 percent to $940 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2014. The segment runs e-commerce operations or four of North America&#03

Everlast Launches Fitness Certification Program

July 18, 2014 SGB Update

Everlast Worldwide introduced their first fitness certification program, the Everlast F.I.T Coach Certification. The goal of the certification is to provide instruction on how to incorporate fight sports based exercises into a total body fitness curriculu

Cortland unveils ‘Next 100 Years’ Initiative

July 18, 2014 SGB Update

To mark the Cortland Line Company’s centennial in 2015, the company announced that it is partnering with four conservation and education organizations to help ensure that great fishing remains a part of our nation's heritage for another century

VF Outdoors and Action Revenues up 16 Percent in Q2

July 18, 2014 SGB Update

VF Corp.'s Outdoor & Action Sports revenues increased 16 percent in the second quarter ended June 28, driven by an 11 percent increase in The North Face brand revenues, a 21 percent increase in Vans brand revenues, and a 19 percent increase in Timbe

Brunswick Sells Retail Bowling Business to Bowlmor AMF

July 17, 2014 SGB Update

Brunswick Corporation has agreed to sell its Retail Bowling business to Bowlmor AMF for $270 million, contingent upon customary closing procedures. Brunswick also announced its intention to divest its Bowling Products business. Brunswick is targeting to c

RECALL: 120 GT Fury Mountain Bikes

July 17, 2014 SGB Update

Cycling Sports Group (CSG) recalled about 120 GT Fury bikes sold in the United States and another 32 sold in Canada because the wheel hubs can break and cause the brake system to ail, posing a crash hazard for riders.

Wellco Parent Files for Bankruptcy

July 17, 2014 SGB Update

Tactical Holdings, a major supplier of military footwear, has filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware, and is seeking a quick sale of its businesses. The company’s footwear businesses include Wellc

EBay Enterprise Comps Up 14 Percent in Q2

July 17, 2014 SGB Update

EBay reported gross merchandise sales by its Enterprise segment increased 15 percent to $940 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2014. The segment, formerly known as GSI Commerce, enabled its clients to grow same-store sales 14 percent…

Container Imports Surged in June at SoCal Ports

July 17, 2014 SGB Update

Container imports through the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles spiked in June compared to the same month last year, indicating that retailers and other importers moved up deliveries to mitigate the risks posed by ongoing labor negotiations…

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