Author: Thomas J. Ryan

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

CES: Fitness Wearables Get Their Close Up

January 17, 2015 SGB Update

In early January in Las Vegas, over 170,000 tech nerds and nerd-wannabees from all over the globe descended on Las Vegas for the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Not surprisingly, one of the star gadgets this year was: Fitness wearables. The

NOCSAE Updates Status of Cascade and Warrior Licenses

January 17, 2015 SGB Update

The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) fully reinstated its license agreement with Cascade, which was suspended in late November as part of NOCSAE's decision to void certification of Cascade's Model R lacro

New Era’s President Departs

January 16, 2015 SGB Update

New Era Cap announced that Pete Augustine, President New Era Cap, Inc. has decided to leave the company. After nearly 25 years of service with the privately held headwear company, Augustine is leaving the company by mutual agreement as Chris Koch CEO ass

Nautilus Q4 Revenues Expand 23 Percent

January 16, 2015 SGB Update

With strength in both its retail and direct channels, Nautilus Inc. reported net sales in the fourth quarter increased 23 percent to $95 million. The fitness equipment specialist also said it expects EPS to come in the range of 30 to 33 cents per share co

Shoe Carnival Finds Success Reaching Moms

January 16, 2015 SGB Update

At ICR Xchange, Shoe Carnival’s Cliff Sifford, president, CEO, and chief merchandising officer, said the family shoe chain has found success reaching moms and will be expanding those efforts in the years to come…

Perry Ellis Sees Robust Golf Apparel Growth

January 16, 2015 SGB Update

At ICR Xchange, Oscar Feldenkreis, Perry Ellis International’s president and COO, said revenue growth in its golf apparel segment has exceeded 14 percent over the last four years and the category’s outlook remains robust…

G-III Seeking to Expand Fan Apparel Distribution

January 16, 2015 SGB Update

After success diversifying its fan apparel segment across categories in recent years, G-III Apparel Group Ltd. is looking to expand distribution rights both in the U.S. and overseas, said Wayne Miller, G-III’s COO and secretary, last week at ICR Xch

PSG’s Q2 Boosted by Easton Acquisition

January 15, 2015 SGB Update

Performance Sports Group Ltd. reported revenues climbed 47 percent in its second quarter ended Nov. 30, to $172.3 million, reflecting its acquisition of Easton. Hockey revenues up 9 percent to a record $113.4 million. Adjusted net income jumped 49 percent

Notogroup Inc. Names Gennevieve Emery Partner

January 15, 2015 SGB Update

Notogroup Inc., a boutique search firm specializing in consumer products recruiting, promoted Gennevieve Emery to partner/recruiting director. A key member of the Notogroup team from since its inception in 2009, the firm has recognized her contributions w

SFIA Urges Action on West Coast Port Negotiations

January 15, 2015 SGB Update

In a letter sent to the leaders of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) along with other allied organizations are encouraging the ILWU and PMA t

Target to Exit Canada

January 15, 2015 SGB Update

Target Corporation announces that it plans to discontinue operating stores in Canada through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Target Canada Co. Target Canada currently has 133 stores across the country and employs approximately 17,600 people…

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