Big 5 Announces Board Changes

Big 5 Sporting Goods announced it will revise its slate of director nominees for election to the company's board of directors at its 2015 annual meeting of stockholders after reaching an agreement with Stadium Capital Management…

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

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

Columbia’s Q1 Yields Upside Surprise

Columbia Sportswear Company cheered investors last week when it said it expects operating margins to hit double digits for the full year following stronger than expected first quarter sales of Columbia and Sorel gear…

Newton Running to Sell at Dick’s SG

Newton Running has opened up distribution to Dick's Sporting Goods in select stores and online at dicks.com starting in May. As part of the partnership, Newton Running will also have a presence at this weekend’s Dick's Sporting Goods Pitts

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…