Author: Thomas J. Ryan

Thomas J. Ryan
Senior Business Editor | SGB Media
tryan@sgbonline.com | 917.375.4699

Brooks Running Juggernaut Continues

January 23, 2015 SGB Update

Navigating a challenging run specialty channel much more adeptly than their lucky, hometown Seahawks are managing their playoff run, Brooks Running posted a 15 percent increase in revenue growth in 2014, reaching a half a billion dollars in annual sales.

OR Show: The Debate of Quality Over Quantity

January 23, 2015 SGB Update

“Seems light.” That was the summation of thoughts from many retailers and buyers attending last week’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. The Winter Market always appears light because the Summer Market typically attracts about 5,000 more a

Adidas Group Achieves Sales and Earnings Targets for 2014

January 23, 2015 SGB Update

Adidas Group reported that preliminary, unaudited results show it reached its updated top- and bottom-line financial targets on an underlying basis. Excluding the impact from the divestiture of Rockport, currency-neutral (c-n) Group sales increased 6 perc

Cycle Gear Sold to PE Group

January 22, 2015 SGB Update

Cycle Gear, Inc., a leading provider of motorcycle apparel, parts and accessories with 112 stores in 34 states, has been sold to J.W. Childs Associates, L.P.. The buyout firm acquired majority interest from Harvest Partners, LP…

West Marine Lowers Earnings Outlook

January 22, 2015 SGB Update

West Marine, Inc. said EBITDA for fiscal 2014 is now expected to be approximately $22 million to $23 million versus previously-issued guidance of $27.5 million to $30.0 million. Same-store sales grew 2.8 percent in the fourth quarter…

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