Golf DataTech reported that golf rounds played during December were up up 0.5 percent compared to December 2013…
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NFL Reports Major Drop in Concussions
The National Football League reported the number of recorded concussions dropped 25 percent during the 2014 regular season, when the league adopted several rules to…
TriggerPoint Partners with IMG Academy
TriggerPoint Performance Therapy has been invited to teach proper self-myofascial release techniques (SMR) for effective recovery and injury prevention by IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL…

Deckers Brands Misses and Lowers Guidance on Ugg Shortfall
Shares of Deckers Brands cratered last week after the company missed its earnings guidance in its third quarter ended Dec. 31 and forecast a loss in its fourth quarter. On Friday following the earnings release Thursday night, shares tumbled $16.22 to $66.
Brunswick Reports Demand for Big Boats Fattened Q4 Margins
Brunswick Corp.'s Marine segment returned to the black in fourth quarter amid surging demand for its largest boats and engines and solid growth at its Life Fitness business…
RSG Acquires Raleigh Running Outfitters
The Running Specialty Group (RSG), which is owned by The Finish Line, acquired Raleigh Running Outfitters. The addition adds to its October-2014 acquisition of Capital RunWalk, also in greater Triangle area…
Under Armour Taps Ex-Nike Exec to Run Footwear
Under Armour announced that Peter Ruppe had joined the organization’s executive leadership team as SVP of footwear. Ruppe led Nike’s basketball business for a decade…

Callaway Notches First Annual Profit Since 2008
Callaway Golf Co. trimmed its fourth-quarter loss, feeding a return to profitability for the year for the first time since 2008. The company still offered a cautious outlook for 2015 due to foreign exchange headwinds and uncertain golf market conditions.
HanesBrands Q4 Earnings Leap
Aided in part by strong momentum for Champion in sporting goods and department store channels, HanesBrands Inc. racked up a robust fourth-quarter as well as record full-year profitability for the second consecutive year…

Oiselle Appoints Atsuko Tamura as President
Oiselle, a women’s athletic apparel brand, appointed Atsuko Tamura as president. Effective immediately, Tamura will join Founder and CEO Sally Bergesen in leading the rapidly growing company with a focus on operations, finance, strategic growth via
Dorel Raising Prices to Mitigate Impact of Strong Dollar on FY15 Earnings
Dorel Industries Inc., which owns one of North America's largest bicycle businesses, warned investors Jan. 29 that it expects the strong dollar to have a “significant negative impact” on its earnings in fiscal 2015 even though it expects to mitigate

Louisville Slugger Signs Christian Yelich
Louisville Slugger signed Miami Marlins Gold-Glove-winning left fielder Christian Yelich, 23, to an endorsement deal. The company has signed more than 8,000 professional players over the decades, but Yelich marked the first time a Major Leaguer signed his
Brunswick Corp’s Q4 Revenues Rise Double-Digits
Brunswick Corporation reported fourth-quarter revenues rose 13.5 percent to $938.6 million on strong sales across all three of its segments. Sales grew 8 percent at its Fitness segment, including Life Fitness, 10 percent in its Marine Engine segment and 2

Deckers Misses Q3 Guidance on Uggs Shortfall
Deckers Brands reported earnings in its third quarter ended Dec. 31 rose 7.5 percent to $149.4 million, or $4.50, but missed its original guidance. Overall Ugg sales grew 6.5 percent but Ugg Classic styles declined due to a slow October and November selli
Atomic and Salomon Offer Online Snow Safety Curriculum
Amer Sports' Atomic and Salomon ski brands have created Mountain Academy to offer in-depth, online snow safety education. Curriculum is accessible via direct payment, less than the cost of a lift ticket, or through purchasing qualified Atomic and Sal