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Shimano’s Q1 Boosted By Fishing Momentum, Cost Controls
Shimano’s earnings showed some recovery in the first quarter with the help of strong expense controls, a profit uptick in the company’s Fishing Tackle segment and a modest earnings gain in Bicycle Components.
Under Armour Signs Northeastern University
Under Armour Inc. will become the official outfitter of the Northeastern University Huskies beginning with the 2018-19 academic year.
Li-Ning’s Comps Climb Double-Digits In Q1
Li-Ning reported same-store-sales registered a low-teens increase on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter ended March 31.
Unifi’s Q3 Earnings Tumble
Unifi Inc. reported earnings fell sharply in the third quarter ended March 25 due to rising raw material costs and sales mix challenges. The maker of synthetic and recycled performance fibers now expects operating earnings for its fiscal year to be “well below” year-ago levels.
PGA Tour Superstore To Offer Free Lessons For National Golf Day
PGA Tour Superstore will offer two, free 60-minute golf clinics at all of the company’s stores in celebration of National Golf Day, Wednesday, April 25th.
Gander Outdoors To Open In Greensburg And Saginaw
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, set grand opening events for new stores in Greensburg, PA and Saginaw, MI.
Arne Arens Joins The Conservation Alliance Board Of Directors
The Conservation Alliance welcomed Arne Arens, global brand president of The North Face, to its board of directors. Arens fills the seat vacated by the untimely passing of Ann Krcik, who represented The North Face on the board for three years.
Peloton Adds Board Member
Peloton, the the in-home fitness and technology company, announced that Pamela Thomas-Graham has been elected to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.
Boot Barn Acquires Three-Store Boot Chain In Texas
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. acquired certain assets of Lone Star Western & Casual LLC, an individually-owned retail company with three stores in Waxahachie, Corsicana and Athens in Texas.
Shimano’s Q1 Earnings Climb 13 Percent
Shimano Inc. reported earnings rose 13.2 percent in the first quarter on a 6.7 percent revenue gain. The Bicycle Components segment delivered a 5.1 percent sales gain while the Fishing Tackle segment expanded 13.2 percent.
New Sales Chief For Primos, Gold Tip And Bee Stinger
Hunting and archery brands Primos Hunting, Gold Tip and Bee Stinger have named industry veteran Jason Harris vice president of sales and entered into a strategic partnership with sales representation firm Ken Jefferies and Associates.
Converse Appoints New CMO
Nike Inc’s Converse brand has appointed Sophie Bambuck to the role of chief marketing officer, replacing Julien Cahn who left the brand in February to lead marketing at Supreme.
Boardriders Completes Billabong Acquisition
Boardriders, Inc., the owner of Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Billabong International Limited.
Puma Partners With Fossil To Introduce Wearables
Puma and Fossil Group Inc. have signed a global license partnership agreement for the design, development and distribution of Puma watches and wearables until 2028.