Category: Outdoor

Billabong and RVCA Sales Trends Improving in the U.S.

November 21, 2014 SGB Update

At its annual meeting, Billabong officials noted that Q1 wholesale sales for the Billabong brand in the U.S. grew 14 percent, representing a rebound for the brand in the region. In the fourth quarter ended June 30, wholesale sales in the U.S. were down 1

Finish Line Unveils Tech Store in The Mall at Millenia

November 21, 2014 SGB Update

The Finish Line, Inc. announced the grand opening of its newly revamped store within The Mall at Millenia in Orlando to include an enhanced in-store experience and the addition of the latest Nike Track Club shop-in-shop. The brand will also host several e

FiveFingers Lawsuit Draws More Than 150,000 Claims

November 21, 2014 SGB Update

According to court documents, 154,927 claims were received in the class action suit against Vibram USA, representing 279,570 pairs of FiveFingers. The lawsuit, filed two years ago and recently settled, alleged Vibram used unsubstantiated claims about the

Perry Ellis Dismisses Buyout Talk

November 21, 2014 SGB Update

Perry Ellis International, the parent of several major golf brands and the Nike swim licensee, showed progress in its turnaround efforts, slashing its loss in the third quarter amid continued sluggish sales. But the apparel conglomerate spent much of last

Billabong’s U.S. Business on the Rebound

November 21, 2014 SGB Update

At its annual meeting last week, Billabong International Ltd. said U.S. sales are returning to growth for its flagship brand, Billabong, and reaccelerating for RVCA. For the Billabong brand, wholesale sales in the U.S. for the fiscal first quarter ended S

Jay Leno Cancels SHOT Show Appearance

November 20, 2014 SGB Update

The National Shooting Sports Foundation announced that comedian Jay Leno, who was scheduled to appear at the SHOT Show State of the Industry dinner in Las Vegas, has cancelled due to pressure from anti-firearm groups…

Perry Ellis Trims Q3 Loss Amid Shareholder Revolt

November 20, 2014 SGB Update

Perry Ellis International, which is being pressured by at least two of its largest shareholders to consider breaking up, reported it cut its losses sharply in the third quarter on a 5.3 percent decline in revenue. In its earnings release, and a separate l

USA Archery Memberships Grow in 2014

November 20, 2014 SGB Update

On the eve of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I” premiere, USA Archery has released membership statistics proving that archery interest has continued to increase dramatically since the premiere of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire&#822

Cocona Claims Sheex’s Lawsuit Without Merit

November 20, 2014 SGB Update

Responding to Sheex Inc.'s patent infringement lawsuit, Cocona Inc., the maker of 37.5 technology, said it “can state in unequivocal terms that the lawsuit is wholly without merit, and we do not believe that Cocona has infringed on these patents.”..

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