Louisville Slugger Signs Christian Yelich

Louisville Slugger signed Miami Marlins Gold-Glove-winning left fielder Christian Yelich, 23, to an endorsement deal. The company has signed more than 8,000 professional players over the decades, but Yelich marked the first time a Major Leaguer signed his

Oiselle Appoints Atsuko Tamura as President

Oiselle, a women’s athletic apparel brand, appointed Atsuko Tamura as president. Effective immediately, Tamura will join Founder and CEO Sally Bergesen in leading the rapidly growing company with a focus on operations, finance, strategic growth via

HanesBrands Q4 Earnings Leap

Aided in part by strong momentum for Champion in sporting goods and department store channels, HanesBrands Inc. racked up a robust fourth-quarter as well as record full-year profitability for the second consecutive year…

RSG Acquires Raleigh Running Outfitters

The Running Specialty Group (RSG), which is owned by The Finish Line, acquired Raleigh Running Outfitters. The addition adds to its October-2014 acquisition of Capital RunWalk, also in greater Triangle area…

Callaway Notches First Annual Profit Since 2008

Callaway Golf Co. trimmed its fourth-quarter loss, feeding a return to profitability for the year for the first time since 2008. The company still offered a cautious outlook for 2015 due to foreign exchange headwinds and uncertain golf market conditions.

Vista Outdoor’s Q3 Revenues Slide

Vista Outdoor, formerly the Sporting Group of Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK), reported sales slid 3.3 percent in its third quarter ended Dec. 28, to $506.9 million…

DSW Inc. Announces Management Changes

DSW Inc. promoted Carrie McDermott, currently executive vice president, sales and operations, to executive vice president and chief operating officer as part of the promotion of several key executives. In other moves, Bill Jordan, EVP and general counsel,

Brunswick Corp’s Q4 Revenues Rise Double-Digits

Brunswick Corporation reported fourth-quarter revenues rose 13.5 percent to $938.6 million on strong sales across all three of its segments. Sales grew 8 percent at its Fitness segment, including Life Fitness, 10 percent in its Marine Engine segment and 2

HanesBrands Q4 Earnings Top Estimates

HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear for Sports, reported adjusted earnings per share jumped 49 percent in the fourth quarter on an 18 percent revenue gain. The gains reflected the acquisition of DBApparel and increases in its activewear se

Deckers Misses Q3 Guidance on Uggs Shortfall

Deckers Brands reported earnings in its third quarter ended Dec. 31 rose 7.5 percent to $149.4 million, or $4.50, but missed its original guidance. Overall Ugg sales grew 6.5 percent but Ugg Classic styles declined due to a slow October and November selli