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DryGuy Undergoes Rebranding and Realigns Sales Directives

May 6, 2015 SGB Executive

DryGuy, a leading supplier of accessory dryers and thermal layering systems, is unveiling a new look in conjunction with a more focused sales strategy recently set forth by its new parent company Implus Corporation. The updates fall in line with Implus&#8

Keen Names Leaders for Utility and Kids Businesses

May 6, 2015 SGB Executive SGB Update

Keen said it has hired seasoned footwear veteran Chris Heffernan as general manager of Keen Utility and promoted Erin Simons to unit director at its Kid's business…

Zumiez’s April Comps Slide

May 6, 2015 SGB Executive

Zumiez Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended May 2 increased 2.4 percent to $51.8 million, compared to $50.6 million for the four-week period ended May 3, 2014. Comparable sales decreased 4.0 percent…

The Frye Company Names New CEO

May 6, 2015 SGB Executive

Global Brands Group Holding Limited named Adrienne Lazarus to the position of chief executive officer of The Frye Company…

Perry Ellis Redeems Debt

May 6, 2015 SGB Update

Perry Ellis International, Inc. has completed the redemption of $100 million of its 7.875 percent senior subordinated notes…

Gene McCarthy Out at Merrell

May 6, 2015 SGB Update

Wolverine World Wide Inc. confirmed that Gene McCarthy, Merrell brand’s president since August 2013, has left the company, effective May. 4. Jim Gabel, president of Wolverine’s Performance Group, has assumed day-to-day leadership of the brand.

Sturm, Ruger Q1 Slumps, Outlook Brightens

May 6, 2015 SGB Update

Sturm, Ruger & Co. reported earnings slid 36.3 percent in the first quarter, to $15.5 million, or 81 cents a share. But earnings came in better than Wall Street's consensus estimate of 65 cents and management indicated underlying demand for firearms

Nautilus Manages Port Challenges to Deliver Strong Q1

May 6, 2015 SGB Update

Sidestepping product availability issues stemming from the West Coast port slowdown that impacted its Retail segment, Nautilus Inc. reported earnings soared 99.7 percent in the first quarter, to $10.7 million, or 34 cents a share. Revenues jumped 33.8 per

Delta Apparel Returns to the Black

May 6, 2015 SGB Update

Delta Apparel earned $3.6 million, or 46 cents a share, in its fiscal second quarter ended Mar. 28, boosted by the sale of The Game business in early March…

Puma Slashes FY Earnings Guidance on Currency Woes

May 6, 2015 SGB Update

While its footwear category showed signs of regaining momentum, Puma reported a larger-than-expected profit decline in the first quarter due to the stronger dollar. It also warned that currency headwinds would lead to a steep decline in profits this year.

Adidas Profit Rises on North America Rebound

May 5, 2015 SGB Update

Adidas Group reported sales rose 17 percent in the first quarter, or 9 percent on a currency-neutral basis. While Western Europe and China grew faster, a highlight was North America, which rebounded to show a gain of 7 percent on a currency-neutral basis.