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Johnson Health Tech Q1 Sales Increase 28%

May 3, 2010 SGB Update

Johnson Health Tech, Inc., manufacturer of Matrix Fitness, Vision Fitness, Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG fitness equipment, saw first-quarter sales grow 28% overall with all channels experiencing positive growth within the company's sporting goods a

Firearms Industry Eyes 45% Economic Boost

May 3, 2010 SGB Update

At a Capitol Hill breakfast briefing last week, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) released a newly commissioned report detailing the significant economic impact the firearms and ammunition industry has on the nation's and each state&#039

Osprey Hires Bike Sales Manager

May 3, 2010 SGB Update

Osprey Packs appointed Patrick Piller as bike sales manager, a new position. Previously, Piller has served in several leadership positions in the industry, including sales manager for Tifosi Optics, brand manager for Light & Motion Bike Lighting Systems,

Canada Goose Donates $45,000 to Polar Bears International

May 3, 2010 SGB Update

Canada Goose raised more than $45,000 in 2009 from the sales of its Polar Bears International (PBI) Expedition parka to support PBI (www.polarbearsinternational.com), an organization dedicated to conserving the world's polar bears…

G.I. Joe’s Eyes Comeback

May 3, 2010 SGB Update

Three former executives at the defunct G.I. Joe's Sports & Outdoors have opened a small store in Bethany, Oregon and plan to open a larger flagship store on the westside later this summer as part of a plan to revive the Joe's chain…

Runner’s Den Wins Brooks’ First March Madness Tournament

May 3, 2010 SGB Update

Brooks Sports, Inc. announced Runner's Den in Phoenix, Ariz., as the winner of the Brooks Madness Tournament, a sales contest pitting retailer against retailer in a battle of running shoe sales. Runner's Den captured the $10,000 grand prize in t

VF Corp. Sees 62% Hike in Q1 Earnings, Raises FY10 Guidance

April 30, 2010 SGB Update

VF Corp reported first-quarter revenues increased 1.4% to $1.75 billion from $1.73 billion a year ago. Earnings soared 62% to a record $163.5 million, or $1.46 per share, from $100.9 million, or 91 cents, a year earlier. Results benefited from strong sale

Timberland’s Q1 Earnings Jump 62%

April 29, 2010 SGB Executive

The Timberland company reported first-quarter 2010 net income climbed 61,6% to $25.7 million, or 47 cents a share, from $15.9 million, or 27 cents, a year ago. Revenue increased 6.9% to $317.0 million compared to the prior year period, reflecting growth a

Thule Sues Swiss Cargo Over Patent, Trademark

April 29, 2010 SGB Update

Thule has filed two lawsuits in US and Canadian Courts against Swiss Cargo and its parent company, GSC Technologies of Champlain, NY. The suits allege that Swiss Cargo represented Thule and Sportrack products as their own, which is a violation of U.S. and

Vail Resorts Buys Out Specialty Sports Venture

April 29, 2010 SGB Update

Vail Resorts Inc. agreed to purchase the remaining 30% it doesn't own to take full control of the Specialty Sports Venture group of retail stores. The retail joint-venture includes Boulder Ski Deals, Colorado Ski & Golf and Bicycle Village. Both Tom

Weyco’s Earnings Rise in Q1

April 29, 2010 SGB Update

Weyco Group, Inc. reported sales for the first quarter were $61.0 million, an increase of 4% from 2009 sales of $58.9 million. Net earnings for the quarter were $3.9 million, up from $2.5 million in 2009. Diluted earnings per share were 34 cents per sha