Brunswick Corporation reported net sales increased 4 percent in the second quarter, led by outboard marine products, marine parts and accessories, fitness equipment, and U.S. retail bowling. Adjusted operating earnings increased 12 percent…
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New Balance Introduces Game Changer Award
New Balance announced the introduction of the Game Changer Award, a scholarship program to recognize high school athletes who are dedicated to “Changing the Game” both on the field and in their communities. Voting on 4 finalists homemade video
Unifi’s Q4 Sales Expand 7 Percent
Unifi reported net sales increased 6.8 percent in the fourth quarter ended June 30, to $200.7 million…
Iconix Brand’s Q2 Revenues Climb 23 Percent
Iconix Brand Group reported a 23 percent increase in second-quarter sales, to $115.1 million from $93.6 million a year ago. Earnings rose to $38.7 million, or 66 cents a share, from $28.6 million, or 40 cents, a year ago…
Skechers Returns to Profitability in Q2
Skechers USA, Inc. reported second quarter 2013 net sales were $428.2 million compared to $384.0 million for the second quarter of 2012, a gain of 11.5 percent. Earnings from operations reached $17.2 million versus a loss from operations of $1.5 million f
Crocs Q2 Earnings Slide on Margin Pressures
Crocs Inc. reported revenues grew 9.9 percent in its second quarter, but earnings fell 42.4 percent due to lower than expected gross margins, a one-time net charge of $6.1 million related to the resolution of a statutory tax audit in Brazil…
New Survey Shows Specialty Bike Shops Competing Favorably With Online Retailers
According to new research from Craft, the performance sportswear company, specialty bike shops are riding close with online retailers when it comes to competition, thanks in large part to their knowledgeable sales staff…
Wolverine Launches the Guardian Project
Wolverine introduced the Wolverine Guardian Project and signed up wildland firefighter Garth Levin as its 2013 Ambassador. The program is a partnership between the brand and people who work outdoors and are dedicated to guarding, protecting and serving…
SmartWool Relocates European Office and Strengthens Global Brand Team
SmartWool has relocated its European headquarters from the UK to the VF Corporation (VFC) Europe office in Lugano, Switzerland…
Balega Gives Back Through Multiple Charitable Projects
Balega, a South African company with headquarters located in North Carolina, currently leads fundraising initiatives through several programs and partnerships that range from contributions aiding African anti-poaching organizations to the U.S.-based Breas
Cross Optical Sales Up Nearly 18 Percent in Second Quarter
A.T. Cross Company reported sales of its Cross Optical Group (COG), which owns the Costa and Native eyewear brands, reached $32.4 million, a quarterly record for the business and an increase of 17.9 percent compared to last year…
High 5 Gear To Sponsor Professional Bowling Association
The PBA has announced a new three-year agreement with High 5 Gear to become the official PBA Tour bowling jersey manufacturer, replacing Gemini Custom Apparel…
HanesBrands to Buy Maidenform
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, Hanes and Gear for Sports, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maidenform Brands, Inc. (MFB), for $23.50 per share, or $575 million…
SFIA Announces Winners of Inaugural Future Leaders Program
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the inaugural 2013 class of the Future Industry Leaders Scholarship Program. The winners include employees from MC10, Easton-Bell, Johnson Health Tech, Under Armour and Life Time Fitness…
Quiksilver Loses Trademark Case
A California jury awarded a $3.6 million jury verdict against Quiksilver Inc. after finding the company willfully infringed World Marketing, Inc.'s longstanding federally registered “Visitor” brand with the launch of its VSTR line endorsed by champio
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