Nautilus Q1 Revenues Climb 34 Percent

Nautilus, Inc. reported sales for the first quarter of 2015 totaled $96.2 million, a 34 percent increase compared to $71.9 million in the same quarter of 2014. The strong growth was driven by higher sales in both the Direct and Retail segments. Gross marg

Sturm Ruger’s Profit Drops But Demand Improves

Sturm, Ruger & company, Inc. reported net sales of $137.0 million and fully diluted earnings of 81 cents per share, compared with net sales of $169.9 million and fully diluted earnings of $1.22 per share in the first quarter of 2014…

Giant Launches Momentum Lifestyle Bikes

Giant officially launched its Momentum brand of neighborhood bikes that sell for an average retail price of just $425 Monday in a major initiative aimed at helping its dealers become more relevant to less affluent consumers…

Under Armour-Sponsored Stephen Curry Wins NBA MVP Award

Under Armour took little time to honor Stephen Curry's win of the NBA's MVP award that was announced on Monday. The front page at UnderArmour.com included a picture of Curry with the proclamation “Congratulations, Stephen Curry. 2014-2015 KIA NB

Rising Costs Worry Garmin Analysts

Rising advertising and R&D expenses at Garmin Ltd.’s Fitness and Outdoor segments came under scrutiny during its first quarter earnings call last week, when analysts pressed executives on how long the company would have to sustain higher spending le

VF Corp Lifts Outlook Despite Q1 Profit Dip

Led by a 10 percent gain at its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition, VF Corp.’s sales on a currency-neutral basis grew 8 percent in the first quarter. But like many companies with a big international presence, reported results were dinged by the stren

Sequential Brands Doubles Q1 Revenues

Sequential Brands Group, which owns Avia, And1, Heelys, DVS and several other apparel brands, reported first-quarter revenue jumped 117 percent to $13.6 million compared to $6.3 million in the prior year quarter…

Puma Debuts First Rihanna Ad

Puma unveiled its first ad starring pop star Rihanna on social media with a caption, “An icon who does it all needs a shoe that can keep up. Introducing the Pulse XT, worn by @badgalriri.#ForeverFaster.”…

Granite Gear Celebrates Designers SGB 40 Under 40 Award

Granite Gear, manufacturer of award-winning backpacks, is proud to announce that their Senior Director of Design and Development, Michael Meyer, is a recipient of the prestigious ‘SGB 40 Under 40’ Award from Sporting Goods Business Magazine…

Implus Control Sold to Berkshire Partners

Implus Corp., which owns Sof Sole, YakTrax, Airplus and other sports accessories brands, announced that Boston-based investment firm, Berkshire Partners LLC, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority position in the company, alongside mana