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Hunting License Sales Up By 3.5% in NSSF Index of States

February 1, 2010 SGB Update

According to a report issued by the National Shooting Sports Federation, hunting license sales rose by 3.5% in 2009 in states that make up NSSF's Hunting License Sales Index…

Good Conditions Help Spark Ski Visits

February 1, 2010 SGB Update

The 22 member resorts of Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) reported a slight bump in skier visitation for the first portion of the 2009-10 winter season over the same period of the year prior. CSCUSA resorts collectively posted an increase of 1% for the f

Quarterly Firearm and Ammunition Excise Taxes Up 29%

February 1, 2010 SGB Update

According to the most recent Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection Report released by the Department of the Treasury, firearm and ammunition manufacturers report excise tax obligations to be more than $115.8 million in the third calendar quarter o

Bauer’s Acquisition Leads to New Product Development

February 1, 2010 SGB Update

In a recent acquisition, Bauer Hockey has purchased intellectual property assets and patents from Jock Plus Hockey. Accordingly, this will make Bauer the only global supplier of integrated neck protection for hockey. The acquired assets will be paired wit

Hanesbrands Forecasts Revenue Growth in 2010

February 1, 2010 SGB Update

Hanesbrands Inc.’s sales declined 4.5% to $988.7 million in the 2009 fourth quarter, resulting in an 8.4% revenue decline for the full year. But the parent of Hanes, Champion and Duofold forecast revenues would grow 5% in 2010. Two-thirds of the in

Under Armour Looks to New Channels and Outlet Business to Boost Revenues

February 1, 2010 SGB Update

Under Armour, Inc. posted pretty solid results for the fourth quarter, but Wall Street was less than receptive to management’s strategic vision for hitting the numbers required to offset the loss of the non-cleated footwear business in 2010…

Retailers Look to Stock Up on Promising Products Launched at SHOT 2010

February 1, 2010 SGB Update

As noted in last week’s edition of SEW, the National Shooting Sports Foundation said the 2010 SHOT Show was a great success as a near-record 58,444 exhibitors, retailers and press members crowded the halls of the Sands Expo and Convention Center is

Sole Technology Appoints UK Skate Team Manager

January 29, 2010 SGB Update

Sole Technology appointed Percy Dean to the post of UK Skate Team Manager. Percy will be overseeing the etnies, Ã©S and Emerica UK skate teams…

Acushnet Sales Buoy Fortune Brands Q4 Results

January 29, 2010 SGB Update

Fortune Brands, Inc, reported double-digit sales increases for Titleist golf balls and FootJoy shoes, along with strong growth in Asia, helped its golf brands outperform the market in the fourth quarter…

Stradalli Cycle Enters OEM with SRAM

January 28, 2010 SGB Executive SGB Update

Stradalli Cycle, the high performance carbon cycle manufacturer, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) partnership with SRAM and will be using SRAM components on its 2010 Miliano cycles…

Wal-Mart Unveils New Global Sourcing Strategy to Cut Costs

January 28, 2010 SGB Executive SGB Update

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. – the nation's largest sporting goods retailer – unveiled a new sourcing strategy to cut costs of goods, accelerate speed to market, and improve the quality of products. The plan includes a strategic alliance with Li & Fung, wh

Brunswick Corp. Sees Q4 Sales Plummet 22%; Loss Nearly Doubles

January 28, 2010 SGB Executive SGB Update

Brunswick Corporation reported net sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009 were $657.3 million, down 22% from $837.7 million a year earlier. For the quarter, the company reported an operating loss of $188.2 million, which included $68.6 million