Nautilus, Inc. reported net sales for the first quarter of 2013 totaled $59.2 million, a 15.5 percent increase compared to $51.3 million in the same quarter of 2012…
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Black Diamond Q1 Margins Hurt by Winter Clearance, Falling Yen
Black Diamond, Inc. reported discounting of winter goods and a 20 percent decline in the value of the yen drove down gross margin 240 basis points to 37.7 in the first quarter. Assuming the yen/dollar exchange rate remains near its March 31 level, the com
Favorable Weather, Gun and Ammo Sales Propel Big 5’s 10.5 Percent Comps Growth in First Quarter
Strong demand for firearms and ammunition, more favorable weather and higher average tickets enabled Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.’s to chalk up same-store sales of 10.5 percent in the first quarter and surpass guidance issued by the California-based r
Johnson Outdoors’ Q2 Sales Growth Powered by Marine and Jetboil
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported that its net income surged 23 percent on a 3 percent rise in sales in its second fiscal quarter ended March 29. Sales at its Marine Electronics segment and newly acquired Jetboil more than offset declines at its Watercraft a
Skullcandy’s New CEO Reports Ugly First Quarter
Skullcandy, Inc.'s reported net sales declined 30.4 percent in the first quarter ended March 31 as it slashed distribution to the off-price retail channel in North America. Gross margins fell 360 basis points to 44.5 percent and SG&A soared to 71.0 p
Louisville Slugger Recalls Fastpitch Softball Bat Line
Louisville Slugger has recalled the entire line of its OneX fastpitch softball bats from the market due to a manufacturing flaw. Hillerich & Bradsby Co., the parent company of the Louisville Slugger brand, warns that the barrel of the bat can break, caus
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Rolls Out New Pro Staff
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft rolled out its new Pro-Staff program as part of its continuing effort to engage the kayak fishing community and promote canoeing and kayaking in general. The Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Pro-Staff and Adventure Team will feature
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Rolls Out New Pro Staff
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft's new Watercraft Pro-Staff and Adventure Team will feature more than 60 individuals working across the Necky Kayaks, Ocean Kayak and Old Town Canoes & Kayaks, Carlisle Paddle and Extrasport PFD brands…
Kelty and Wenzel Taps Distributor for U.K. and Ireland
American Recreation Products Inc. said its Kelty and Wenzel brands will be distributed in the U.K. and Ireland through SM Group (Europe) LTD., effective immediately. This partnership represents a significant step forward for Kelty and Wenzel sales and br
Under Armour Launches Women’s Fitness Competition
Under Armour launched the third iteration of the “What’s Beautiful” competition, expanding its largest female-focused digital experience to-date…
Adidas Appoints New Leaders for Global Sports Marketing and Central Europe
The Adidas Group appointed new leaders for global sports marketing & sport relations and managing director Adidas Group Central Europe…
Speedo USA Appoints VP of Sales for Footwear, Bags
Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp., appointed Brad Little as VP of sales for footwear, bags and packs. Little joins Speedo USA from Brown Athletic, where he most recently served as VP of footwear product marketing…
Ecco Launches ‘The Better Running Initiative’ Co-Creation Platform
Danish brand Ecco has launched “The Better Running Initiative,” an ongoing global program through which runners participate in experiments, provide feedback and share ideas that will lead to the brand’s first user-generated shoe…
Dick’s SG Appoints CFO
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. announced that Andre J. Hawaux will join the company in June, 2013 as EVP, finance, administration and chief financial officer…
Bogs Sales up 8 Percent in Q4 Despite US Decline
Weyco Group, Inc. reported wholesale net sales of its Bogs brand grew 8 percent in the first quarter as sales at its newly owned Canadian subsidiary more than offset a 9 percent decline in sales in the United States…
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