Author: Thomas J. Ryan

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

Implus Acquires DryGuy and MaxxDry Dryers

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

Implus has acquired DryGuy, a leading supplier of footwear dryers and thermal layering systems. This latest addition to the Implus family of brands will fall under the company’s Outdoor Division, which also includes Yaktrax, ICEtrekkers and Little H

Brunswick Corp. Posts 4 Percent Q2 Sales Gain

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

Brunswick Corporation reported sales grew 4 percent in the second quarter. The gains were led by its Fitness segment, with sales climbing 7 percent; followed by Marine Engine, ahead 4 percent; and Boat segment, up 3 percent. On a GAAP and as adjusted basi

Under Armour’s Q2 Revenues Jump 34 Percent

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues increased 34 percent in the second quarter of 2014 to $610 million led by a 35 percent gain in apparel and 34 percent hike in footwear revenues. Net income in the second quarter of 2014 of $18 million was unchanged com

Rocky Brands Makes Hires to Support Growth

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

In alignment with its Blueprint for Growth, Rocky Brands made several hires and promotions to enhance its family of footwear and apparel brands, Rocky, Durango, Georgia Boot and Creative Recreation…

Nikwax North America Taps Rick Meade as President

July 24, 2014 SGB Executive

Nikwax named Rick Meade as the company’s new North American President, effective immediately. Meade will provide strategic leadership and tactical management for the North American arm of the UK-based company. Meade joins Nikwax after a 15-year care

Deckers Outdoor Sees 24 Percent Q1 Growth

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

Deckers Outdoor Corporation reported revenues improved 24.3 percent in the first quarter to $211.5 million with strong double-digit gains at Ugg, Teva and Sanuk. Sales were again led by direct-to-consumer with 29.4 percent growth at retail and 43.7 percen

Russell Celebrates Little League’s 75th Anniversary

July 24, 2014 SGB Executive

Russell Athletic and Little League announced new uniform combinations for the 2014 Little League Baseball World Series, created and designed specifically to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Little League. The announcement of the new uniforms continues a

Cabela’s Tops Q2 Estimates Despite Comp Drop

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

Cabela's Inc. reported second-quarter earnings slid 2.3 percent to $43.5 million, or 61 cents a share, but results came in well-ahead of Wall Street's consensus estimate of 51 cents a share. Comparable store sales decreased 14.2 percent…

West Marine Cuts Guidance After Q2 Shortfall

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

West Marine Inc. lowered its guidance for the year after a disappointing second quarter. Second-quarter earnings were down 17.7 percent to $$18.3 million, or 75 cents a share, short of Wall Street's consensus estimate of 86 cents a share. Comparable-

Callaway Golf’s Q2 Revenues Sink

July 24, 2014 SGB Update

Callaway Golf Company reported second quarter sales decreased 7 percent to $232 million, compared to $250 million in 2013. Income from operations decreased 6 percent to $10.8 million…

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