Author: Thomas J. Ryan

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

Puma Q2 Profit Falls Less Than Anticipated

July 29, 2014 SGB Update

Puma reported earnings declined sharply in the second quarter, but earnings were slightly better than analyst's forecasts Sales dipped 0.6 percent on a currency-neutral basis as a 7.1 percent decline in footwear was only partly offset by a 3 percent

Academy Sports to Enter Orlando, FL

July 29, 2014 SGB Update

Academy Sports + Outdoors will open four stores in the Orlando, FL area in 2015. The four stores will be located in Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Waterford Lakes and Melbourne. In addition, Academy has formed a multi-year partnership with the Univ. of Central Flo

Active Brands Outpace Iconix’s Q2 Revenue Gains

July 29, 2014 SGB Executive

Led by Umbro, Starter, and Danskin, Iconix Brand Group said its active brands are a “fast growing part of our company” and are expected to represent over 20 percent of its business this year. Said Seth Horowitz, Iconix’s COO, on a confe

Americas a Bright Spot for Puma Q2

July 29, 2014 SGB Executive SGB Update

Puma said sales of World Cup soccer boots and national team shirts as well as new Arsenal jerseys beat its internal targets. Other positive developments included a mid-single digit gain in the Americas region and a double-digit gain in apparel globally. O

Adidas to Sponsor Eastern Illinois University

July 28, 2014 SGB Update

Adidas entered into a five-year partnership with Eastern Illinois University. Adidas becomes the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand of the Panthers through the 2019 season. Nike previously outfitted the school…

Dick’s SG Relocates Store in Monroeville, PA

July 28, 2014 SGB Update

Dick's Sporting Goods will be opening its relocated store this week at Monroeville Mall in Monroeville, PA (501 Monroeville Mall). Dick's will be celebrating the grand re-opening beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3…

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