Category: Footwear

Pro Nine Sports Acquired by Private Investor

October 22, 2014 SGB Update

Pro Nine Sports, Inc., a wholesaler of high-performance baseball and softball sporting goods including balls, helmets, catcher's gear, bats, and field equipment, was acquired by a private investor…

Skechers Q3 Earnings Soar on 31 Percent Sales Gain

October 22, 2014 SGB Update

Skechers USA, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings jumped 90.4 percent to $51.1 million, or $1.00 a share. Revenues grew 30.7 percent to $674.3 million compared to $515.8 million for the third quarter of 2013. Revenues increased 18.5 percent in its domest

Unifi Reports Steady Repreve Demand in Fiscal Q1

October 22, 2014 SGB Update

Unifi Inc. reported moderate sales growth for the first quarter ended Sept. 28 fueled by continued demand for its Repreve recycled fiber, which is used by many athletic and outdoor brands to make fleece and other apparel. The company said it will continue

Implus Acquires TriggerPoint Performance

October 21, 2014 SGB Update

Implus has acquired TriggerPoint Performance, Inc., a sports performance, self-care brand concentrating on innovation, education and products that optimize muscular performance and personal empowerment. The acquisition comes as Implus continues to expand

New Pearl Izumi Headquarters Wins Top Architectural Prizes

October 21, 2014 SGB Update

The new headquarters building for Pearl Izumi was recently honored by the Colorado and Denver chapters of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The new headquarters, located in Louisville, received the top honor from AIA Colorado: the Honor Award fo

PaddleExpo Reports Higher Attendance

October 21, 2014 SGB Update

Stand-up paddling remained the hottest category at PaddleExpo 2014, which drew more exhibitors, brands and buyers from more countries to Nuremberg Exhibition Hall in Germany last month, according to Horst Fürsattel…

Element Announces Four New Hires, Key Promotion

October 21, 2014 SGB Update

Element, the skateboard brand, announced several key appointments to their U.S. leadership team, including Donavon Dartez as VP of sales, Candice Betancourt-Scott as director of lifestyle marketing, and Marc Falkenstien as branch brands director…

Smith Optics Leaving Idaho Birthplace in Search of Growth

October 21, 2014 SGB Update

After 18 years of letting Smith Optics operate autonomously, Safilo Group of Italy announced Tuesday plans to disperse its headquarters staff of 85 to Portland, OR., Salt Lake City and Parsippany, NJ in a quest to double the fast-growing brand's sale

Bass Pro Shops to Open Store in North Palm Beach

October 21, 2014 SGB Update

Bass Pro Shops plans to open a new store in North Palm Beach, FL. The Bass Pro Shops World Wide Sportsman store will be located on U.S. 1 north of PGA Boulevard. An opening date for the new 75,000-square-foot World Wide Sportsman store will be announced a

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