Nixon, the watch and accessories brand, promoted Megan Brunner to the newly-created role of director of marketing, North America…
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Delta Apparel’s Q1 Earnings Improve
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported sales increased 0.4 percent to $115.0 million for its fiscal 2015 second quarter ended Mar. 28, 2015, compared to net sales of $114.5 million for the prior year period. Net earnings reached $3.6 million, or 46 cents per share,
Fleet Feet Hires Manager of Digital Marketing and Communication
Fleet Feet Sports promoted Jason Jabaut to senior manager, digital marketing and communication. Jabaut will lead e-commerce business integration…
Escalade Increases Dividend
Escalade Inc. announced an increase to the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock from 10 cents per share to 11 cents…
Oakley Appoints New Swimwear License
RAJ Manufacturing LLC., California based swimwear pioneer, has attained the license for Oakley swimwear…
Adidas Profit Rises on North America Rebound
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.
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…
Big 5 Announces Board Changes
Big 5 Sporting Goods announced it will revise its slate of director nominees for election to the company's board of directors at its 2015 annual meeting of stockholders after reaching an agreement with Stadium Capital Management…
Under Armour-Sponsored Stephen Curry Wins NBA MVP Award
Under Armour took little time to honor Stephen Curry's win of the NBA's MVP award that was announced on Monday. The front page at UnderArmour.com included a picture of Curry with the proclamation “Congratulations, Stephen Curry. 2014-2015 KIA NB
Nautilus Q1 Revenues Climb 34 Percent
Nautilus, Inc. reported sales for the first quarter of 2015 totaled $96.2 million, a 34 percent increase compared to $71.9 million in the same quarter of 2014. The strong growth was driven by higher sales in both the Direct and Retail segments. Gross marg
Sturm Ruger’s Profit Drops But Demand Improves
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…
Women’s Running Event Expands in Chicago
The Running & Fitness Event For Women (TRFEW), now in its second year, will occur June 29 through July 1, 2015 at Navy Pier in Chicago, featuring an expanded conference and trade show as well as tie-ins with specialty retail groups Independent Running Ret
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
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’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
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