Sturm, Ruger & company, Inc. reported net sales of $137.0 million and fully diluted earnings of 81 cents per share, compared with net sales of $169.9 million and fully diluted earnings of $1.22 per share in the first quarter of 2014…
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Luxottica’s Q1 Revenues Climb Double-Digits
Luxottica Group, the parent of Oakley and Sunglass Hut, reported sales rose 22 percent in the first quarter while profits rose 34 percent…
VF Corp’s Q1 Impacted by Currency Challenges
VF Corp. reported earnings dipped 2.8 percent in the first quarter but would have been ahead 13 percent on a currency-neutral (c-n) basis. Sales increased 1.9 percent or 8 percent on a c-n basis. Among its major brands, sales on a c-n basis rose 7 percen
White Sierra Launches New E-Comm Site
White Sierra launched their new e-commerce website on May 1, 2015…
Hibbett Sports Opens 1,000th Location
Hibbett Sports, Inc. announced the opening of the 1,000th store. The new store in Sealy, TX opened on Friday, May 1…
VF Corp Lifts Outlook Despite Q1 Profit Dip
Led by a 10 percent gain at its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition, VF Corp.’s sales on a currency-neutral basis grew 8 percent in the first quarter. But like many companies with a big international presence, reported results were dinged by the stren
Implus Finds New Equity Partner
Implus Corp., a leader in insoles, shoe care and other sports accessories brands, announced that Boston-based investment firm, Berkshire Partners LLC, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority position in the company – alongside management
Adidas Extends Partnership with FC Bayern Munich
Adidas AG extended its kit deal with the professional soccer team Bayern Munich FC for an additional 10 years…
Hunter’s Specialties Acquires Buck Bomb
Hunter's Specialties Inc. has acquired Buck Bomb Inc., a leading supplier of hunting attractants…
Mizuno Renews Contract with Boston Marathon Women’s Winner
Mizuno USA signed a multi-year renewal contract with 2015 Boston Marathon Women’s Winner, Caroline Rotich. The partnership has a global reach, with specific USA responsibilities…
Newton Running to Sell at Dick’s SG
Newton Running has opened up distribution to Dick's Sporting Goods in select stores and online at dicks.com starting in May. As part of the partnership, Newton Running will also have a presence at this weekend’s Dick's Sporting Goods Pitts
Vibram CEO Antonio Dus Resign
Vibram announced that CEO Antonio Dus has resigned. Vibram president and chairman of the board Marco Bramani, the grandson of founder Vitale Bramani, will take over as interim CEO…

Sanuk Launches Global Brand Campaign
Sanuk, a division of Deckers Brands, announced the launch of its multi-platform, global marketing campaign titled, “Always…Sanuk.” Rolling out in April, the campaign is an evolution of the brand's 2014 campaign aimed at educating the consumer about t
Sequential Brands Doubles Q1 Revenues
Sequential Brands Group, which owns Avia, And1, Heelys, DVS and several other apparel brands, reported first-quarter revenue jumped 117 percent to $13.6 million compared to $6.3 million in the prior year quarter…
Eddie Bauer Appoints New Creative Director
Eddie Bauer appointed José Cabaço as vice president and brand creative director. Cabaço most recently held the position of global concept creative director of C.O.D.E. (Center of Design Excellency) at Nike Inc…