With strength in both its Direct and Retail segments. Nautilus, Inc. reported revenues jumped 21.4 percent in the first quarter, to $71.9 million…
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FGL Sports Q1 Get Boost from Team Canada Sales
Sales at FGL Sports, the parent of Sport Chek, grew 1.7 percent in the first quarter ended Mar. 29, to Canadian $379.4 million ($349.0 mm), according the quarterly report of its parent, Canadian Tire. Same-store sales at FGL Sports rose 6.4 percent on top
North America Disappoints for Adidas Q1
Adidas AG had been expected to deliver a weak first quarter because of a different phasing of World Cup-related shipments compared with previous years. But results came in slightly worse than many expected, partly due to sharp drop in revenue in North Ame
The Finish Line Youth Foundation Announces Nearly $154,000 in Grants for Q1 2014
The Finish Line Youth Foundation announced the award of $153,593 to grant recipients in the first quarter of 2014. The 18 grants went to organizations that place an importance on youth development and an active lifestyle in 14 states…
Under Armour Pledges $10M to Build Breast Health Center
Under Armour has committed a gift of $10 million to provide infrastructure and innovation to the Under Armour LiveWell Center at The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. The gift comes through Under Armour's Power in Pink Campaign, which strives to cr
FuelBelt Hires Florida Sales Agency
FuelBelt, Inc., the maker of hydration belts and running accessories, appointed Monsoon Group, LLC as FuelBelt's new sales representative agency in the Florida territory, covering run specialty, outdoor and fitness retailers in the Sunshine State…
Puma Sees Modest Currency-Neutral Q1 Decline
Kering said its Sports & Lifestyle segment, which includes Puma, Volcom, Electric, Tretorn and Cobra Golf, had sales of €790 million ($1.1 bn) in the first quarter, down 6.3 percent. Currency-neutral sales were off 0.2 percent…
Wilson Appoints New Head of Marketing
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. appointed consumer marketing guru Amy Weisenbach as its new VP of marketing, effective May 19.
She spent three years at Beam where she led the U.S. Tequila portfolio and successfully turned around…
DSW Inc. opened stores in Hyannis, MA and Manhasset, NY.
DSW Inc. plans to open stores in Hyannis, MA and Manhasset, NY…
Gander Mountain Celebrates Remodeling in Williamsport
Gander Mountain is celebrating the completion of its newly-remodeled Williamsport store in Pennsylvania…
Bob Zide and Ira Silberman Inducted into SG Hall of Fame
The Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame grew to 159 members with the Class of 2014 inductions of Ira Silberman, the retired VP of Diversified Products from Opelika, AL, and the late Bob Zide, founder of Zide’s Sport Shop in Marietta, OH…
Swing XP Partners with USA Baseball
USA Baseball, the national governing body for amateur baseball, has entered into a multi-year official training product supplier agreement with Swing XP, the manufacturer of a unique weighted bat, designed to help batters improve their hitting mechanics a
Vibram Agrees to Settle FiveFingers Lawsuit Over Health Claims
Vibram USA has agreed to pay a total of $3.75 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it made unsubstantiated claims that its FiveFingers shoes strengthened muscles and prevented injury. Vibram denies any wrongdoing in the case, but has agreed to stop making
Hoka One One Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of The Race – Revived
Hoka One One, a division of Deckers Outdoor Corporation, announced the brand has become the presenting sponsor of The Race – Revived, the updated edition of the classic Eugene, Oregon 8K running race that was held during the 1980’s…
Brunswick Appoints Schwabero President And Chief Operating Officer
Brunswick Corporation announced that Mark D. Schwabero has been elected to the newly created post of president and chief operating officer, reporting to Dustan E. McCoy, chairman and chief executive officer. Schwabero, most recently president of Brunswick
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