With ongoing robust growth is apparel and “meaningful acceleration” in both footwear and its overseas businesses, Under Armour, Inc. reported net revenues vaulted 36.0 percent in the first quarter, to $642 million. Net income surged 73.3 perce
Year: 2014
Deckers Sees Double-Digit Gains in Spring Quarter
Led by a 15.8 percent gain for Ugg, Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported sales increased 11.7 percent in its three-month transition period ended Mar. 31, to $294.7 million. The company recently changed its fiscal year from Dec. 31 to Mar. 31, and, as a result,
VF’s Momentum Accelerates in Q1
Carried by double-digit gains at The North Face, Vans and Timberland coupled with gross margin expansion in every coalition, VF Corp. reported net income rose 9.9 percent in its first quarter and hiked it outlook for the year. Earnings reached $297.2 mill
Sports Authority Celebrates Reopening of all South Florida Locations
Sports Authority hosted grand reopening events for 14 stores in South Florida on Saturday, Apr. 26…
Facebook Buys Moves Fitness Tracking App
Facebook has acquired Moves, a fitness tracker app on iOS and Android. Launched in Jan 2013, and called by Apple as ‘surprise hit’, Moves has been downloaded 4 million times to date for iPhone and Android phones…
Hanesbrand’s Champion Fleece Sales Propel Activewear Segment to Record Profits in the First Quarter
HanesBrands Inc. said cold weather helped Champion pick up more shelf space in the first quarter as existing and new retailers sought to bring in more fleece…
USCCA Selects LAKE Strategic Marketing as Agency of Record
The United States Conceal Carry Association (USCCA) has appointed LAKE Strategic Marketing, a brand-marketing agency for the outdoors, as their agency of record…
REI Report Shows Growing Scrutiny of Factories in Wake of Rana Plaza
REI saw instances of non-compliance with its Factory Code of Conduct quadruple in 2013 as auditors increased their scrutiny of building safety in the wake of fires and the Rana Plaza factory collapse…
Hoka One One to Sponsor U.S. Bank OC Marathon
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, has become the official footwear sponsor of the upcoming U.S. Bank OC Marathon in Newport Beach, CA, scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 4, 2014…
J. America Appoints President, Team Licensed Group.
J. America, Inc., the licensed apparel company, appointed Ben Turner as president of the Team Licensed Group (TLG). Prior to J. America, Turner held senior executive positions at Colosseum Athletic, Reebok, and Adidas…
Under Armour to Outfit Seton Hall University
Under Armour, Inc will become the exclusive outfitter for all Seton Hall University varsity sports teams, beginning July 1, 2014…
Finish Line Ups Stake in RSG, Appoints President to Take Over Daily Operations
The Finish Line, Inc. has agreed to increase its stake in Denver-based Running Specialty Group (RSG) and named a president to take over daily operations of the business from the Gart Companies. RSG has rolled up 49 stores in 11 states operating under 11 b
Portland Outdoors Acquires Deer Scent Company
Portland Outdoors announced that they are acquiring Top Secret Deer Scents…
Bass Pro Shops announces new features of store in Tampa, Florida
Bass Pro Shops, announced plans to include an Islamorada Fish Company restaurant at the store it plans to open in Hillsborough County, Florida…
LifeFitness Heats Up As Q1 Freeze Ices Sales at Brunswick’s Other Segments
Brunswick Corp. reported net sales decreased 3 percent in its first quarter as gains in its Fitness segment could not offset the impact of harsh winter weather on its Marine Engine, Boat and Bowling and Billiards segments…
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