Author: SGB Media

Zumiez Tops Q1 Estimates Behind Strong Revenue, Comps

June 7, 2018 SGB Update

Apparel and footwear retailer Zumiez Inc. reported a net loss of $2.6 million, or 10 cents per diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 ended May 5, compared to a net loss of $4.4 million, or 18 cents per diluted share, in the prior-year first quarter. The company beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 2 cents per share. Total […]

Good Sportsman Marketing Sold To Sentinel Capital Partners

June 7, 2018 SGB Update

Huron Capital announced the company has sold the company’s controlling interest in Good Sportsman Marketing LLC (GSM) to Sentinel Capital Partners after successfully growing the business through expanded distribution, new product introductions, and multiple add-on acquisitions.

NRF: Retail Imports To Hit Record Numbers This Summer

June 7, 2018 SGB Update

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to set record numbers this summer and fall even as the debate over trade and tariffs continues in Washington, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released Thursday by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Vail Resorts Q3 Fights Off Tough Winter In Western States

June 7, 2018 SGB Update

Vail Resorts Inc. reported a modest gain in operating earnings in the company’s third quarter ended April 30 as the company found ways to offset challenging weather conditions across the western U.S. for much of the season. The ski resort giant also said season pass sales for the 2018/2019 North American ski season are off to a strong start.

Callaway Signs Top Amateur Norman Xiong

June 7, 2018 SGB Update

Callaway Golf Company announced that 19-year-old Norman Xiong, one of golf’s most top amateurs and collegiate players, has joined the company’s staff after turning professional last week.

Proposition 68 Approved In California

June 7, 2018 SGB Update

Proposition 68 was approved in California. The measure will authorize the state to borrow $4.1 billion for investments in outdoor recreation, land conservation and water projects.

Russell Athletic Finds Way Back To Team Uniforms

June 6, 2018 SGB Executive

Russell Athletic, which last September decided to exit the team uniform business, is returning to the category with a new partnership with Augusta Sportswear. In an interview with SGB, Matt Murphy, Russell Athletic VP of marketing, said the company had been looking for the “right partner to represent the brand and the positioning of the brand. So it took a little time.”

Rogue Fitness Acquires OSO Barbell

June 6, 2018 SGB Update

Rogue Fitness formally announced the acquisition of OSO Barbell, a leading designer and manufacturer of barbell collars and other specialty weightlifting products. As part of the agreement, Rogue will carry all OSO products into the company’s line-up in 2018.

NRF/University Of Florida Survey: Retail ‘Shrink’ Decreased In 2017

June 6, 2018 SGB Update

Thefts, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” decreased to $46.8 billion in 2017 from $48.9 billion the year before as shoplifting and organized retail crime continued to be the leading causes, according to the annual National Retail Security Survey released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation and the University of Florida.

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