Head NV Q2 Losses Increase Amidst Weak Organic Growth
Head NV reported sales were up 2.5 percent in the first quarter ended June 30, thanks largely to the January acquisition of SSI, which offers diving certification courses and materials globally. While losses increased during the quarter, they narrowed for
Backcountry.com Fate Back in Play
Liberty Interactive Corporation is reevaluating what to do with the assets in its Digital Commerce Group, including Backcountry.com, following an agreement to sell the biggest and most profitable business in the group. LINTA reported the group, which also
Delta Apparel Rightsizing in Wake of Second Quarter Sales Decline
Delta Apparel, Inc. sacked its president and chief operating officer last week as part of a comprehensive restructuring triggered by its first decline in year-over-year sales in more than a decade…
Sequential Brands Grows Second Quarter EBITDA Nearly 50 Percent
Sequential Brands Group, Inc., which expects to add Avia, AND1 and Nevados to its brand portfolio by year end, increased its sales nearly 63 percent and its adjusted EBIDTA 48 percent in the second quarter…
Racing Authority Meets Camping Authority
50 Campfires, an online destination for the car and family camping lifestyle, announces that they will be the primary focus on the #23 Nationwide Series Chevrolet with Rick Ware Racing at Watkins Glen International during the Zippo 200 event on Saturday,
Lululemon’s Wilson to Sell Half His Shares to Advent International
Lululemon Athletica inc. Founder Dennis J. (Chip) Wilson has agreed to sell half his shares in the apparel maker equal to a 13.85 percent stake of the company to Advent International for approximately $845 million. The transaction has received the full su
Reed Guanghe Splits Chinese Golf Shows
Reed Guanghe Exhibitions, together with the China Golf Association and the PGA of America, will split the China Golf Show into three separate shows starting next year. One will focus on merchandise and occur twice a year and the other will focus on the go
Walther Announces Stocking Dealer Program
Walther Arms Inc. manufacturer of personal protection firearms, announces its stocking dealer program…
RYU Appoints New CEO, Relocates to Vancouver
Respect Your Universe, Inc. named Marcello Leone as its CEO and chairman and announced that it had moved its headquarters from Portland, OR to Vancouver, B.C…
Kmart Launches Jillian Michaels Collection
Kmart plans this fall to launch Impact by Jillian Michaels, a performance activewear collection for women…
Head NV’s Diving Sales Resurface in Second Quarter
Head NV reported sales were up 2.5 percent in the first quarter ended June 30, driven primarily by a rebound in its Diving business. The Dutch company reported Diving sales increased 8.1 percent, Sportswear 4.5 percent, Winter Sports 1.7 percent and Racqu
Mizuno Reports Fiscal Q1 Sales Declined in Currency Neutral Terms
Mizuno Corp. reported revenue in its first quarter ended June 30 reached ¥46.1 billion ($451 mm), up 1.9 percent compared with the same period in the previous fiscal year as running offset a poor golf performance. Operating profits were down 20.1 percent.
Mizuno Shows Modest Q1 Revenue Gain
Mizuno Corp. reported revenue in its first quarter ended June 30 reached ¥46.1 billion ($451 mm), up 1.9 percent compared with the same period in the previous fiscal year as running offset a poor golf performance. Operating profits were down 20.1 percent.
E-Commerce Guru to Keynote SFIA Summit
Noted eCommerce authority Keith Anderson (Vice President, Strategy & Insights, Profitero, Inc.) will deliver the retail keynote at the 2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit. The Summit, presented by Electronic Transaction Systems (ETS) Corp., will be held Sep
Smith Selected as Vail Resorts Eyewear and Helmet Partner
Smith has been selected as the official and exclusive eyewear and helmet partner of Vail Resorts…
