Author: Thomas J. Ryan

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

Perry Ellis Golf Boosted By Warm Weather In Q3

November 17, 2016 SGB Executive

The company’s PGA Tour, Ben Hogan and Callaway golf apparel licenses led the gains, while its Nike Swim brand grew at a double-digit pace.

Is Minimal Footwear Ready For A Comeback?

November 17, 2016 SGB Today

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Remington Outdoor Q3 Boosted By MSR Strength

November 16, 2016 SGB Executive

America’s oldest manufacturer of firearms and ammunition reported sales rose 11.4 percent in the third quarter, helped by strong demand for MSRs and a rebound in ammunition sales.

Dick’s Outperforms, But Gives Caution To Q4

November 15, 2016 SGB Executive

While it’s gained a competitive advantage in the marketplace following other store closures, the nation’s largest sporting goods retailer gave a conservative fourth-quarter outlook that fell below Wall Street’s targets.

Finish Line Writes Off JackRabbit, Confirms Sale Process

November 15, 2016 SGB Executive

Finish Line Inc. will take a goodwill impairment charge in its third quarter of $44 million to write off its struggling run specialty business.

Gildan Makes A Play For Fashion With American Apparel Bid

November 14, 2016 SGB Executive

With no plan to acquire any of American Apparel’s retail operations out of bankruptcy, Gildan will explore repositioning the brand as a wholesale business.

Mizuno Lowers Guidance On Americas Weakness

November 11, 2016 SGB Executive

Sales in the Americas region were down 14.5 percent on a currency-neutral basis for the six months ended September 30.

Asics America Sees Drop In U.S. Sales

November 11, 2016 SGB Executive

Revenues dropped 11.3 percent in the third quarter, impacted by the Sports Authority liquidation and struggles in the run channel.

Puma Gains Boost From Its Celebrity

November 10, 2016 SGB Executive

Sales in the third quarter came in higher than expected, boosted by the success of lifestyle shoes promoted by pop-star Rihanna and British model Cara Delevingne.

Crocs Improves Bottom Line, But Sales Woes Continue

November 9, 2016 SGB Executive

The squishy-shoe brand greatly improved its bottom line loss in the third quarter 2016, but its sales slipped and were on the lower end of guidance.

Canada Goose Prepping For IPO

November 8, 2016 SGB Update

Reports say the Canadian outerwear company is seeking a valuation of around $2 billion.

Last Year’s Warm Winter Comes Home To Roost At Bogs

November 8, 2016 SGB Executive

Retailers pulled back orders going into the cold-weather season as they worked through last year’s leftover inventory, but sell throughs and at-once orders for Bogs are starting to pick up.

Iconix Trims Guidance Due To SEC Investigation Costs

November 8, 2016 SGB Executive

Sales for Starter and Danskin declined due to changes in its contract with Walmart, but the premium Starter Black Label brand is seeing gains.

Adidas Files Claim Against FC Barcelona’s Seven-Stripe Trademark

November 7, 2016 SGB Update

In an opposition document filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Adidas claims FC Barcelona’s seven-stripe trademark “incorporates parallel stripes in a manner confusingly similar” to Adidas’ three-stripe mark.

New Adidas CEO Makes Reebok Turnaround His First Mandate

November 4, 2016 SGB Executive

Kasper Rorsted revealed a major restructuring at Reebok, a commitment to sell Adidas TaylorMade by the close of the year, and only some tweaks to the Adidas brand.