Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported revenues jumped 35.1 percent in the first quarter ended May 1, to $186.8 million. Comps increased 16 percent on a constant dollar basis. Earnings catapulted 70.4 percent to $33.4 million, or 46 cents a share, from $19.6 m
Category: Sports/Fitness
Novascarpa to Drop Most of Chung Shi Line
Novascarpa Group LLC, formerly Ryn USA, announced that it will drop most of the chung shi line…
NRA Continues Fight for Intervenor Status in Wolf Delisting Challenge
The National Rifle Association and Safari Club International (SCI) said they will move for reconsideration after being denied intervenor status last week by the Montana Federal District Court in a new challenge to the wolf delisting contained in the conti
NSGA Participation Report: Only 12 Sports Have Positive Trends Since ’06
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) recently released its annual Sports Participation in 2010 survey results. The annual survey includes data on 47 sports in two series, and participation is based upon those aged 7 or older who participated in
Nike Media Director Joins Canadian Olympic Committee
Derek Kent, formerly the US media relations director of Nike Inc., was appointed executive director, corporate and brand communications for the Canadian Olympic Committee…
Footbalance Appoints New NA President and Managing Director
Footbalance, the maker of custom-molded insoles, announced that Matt Kaplan was appointed its president and managing director for its North American subsidiary. Kaplan most recently served as vice president and business director for Suunto North America..
Skullcandy Sales Rose 65.9 Percent in First Quarter
Skullcandy Inc.’s, which is planning to raise up to $125 million in an IPO, reported net sales surged 65.9 percent to $36.0 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. The Park City, Utah maker of headphones for the action sports market said
Big 5 Sporting Goods Names New SVP of Buying
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation appointed Boyd O. (“Bud”) Clark to replace Thomas J. Schlauch as senior vice president, buying, effective Aug. 1. Schlauch, who served in that role for 19 years, will provide transition services and assist in special proje
Dick’s SG Reappoints Three Directors
Dick's Sporting Goods annnounced that Edward Stack, Lawrence Schorr and Jacqualyn Fouse were reelected to its board of directors. Each for terms that expire in 2014…
Thule Sets Sites on Juvenile Market with Chariot Carriers Acquisition
The Thule Group plans to add a third business unit in North America to target child transportation as part of the proposed acquisition of Chariot Carriers Inc…
Delta Apparel Amends Loan Agreement
Delta Apparel, Inc., the parent of MJ Soffe, has entered into a fourth amended and restated loan and security agreement…
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance to Host June 14 Fundraiser for Jeff Lowe Film
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance is inviting the public to attend a fundraiser for a documentary of Jeff Lowe's life on June 14 at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center in Ogden Utah…
Costco’s May Comps Up 17%
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $7.14 billion for the month of May, the four weeks ended May 29, 2011, an increase of 17 percent from $6.09 billion during the similar period last year. Comparable stores sales in the United States, inclu
Study: Sporting Goods Prices Heading Up
More than 90 percent of sporting-goods manufacturers, including athletic footwear and apparel, paid higher input costs in the first quarter, and 41 percent of those firms increased wholesale prices, according to a quarterly survey of private, independent
RECALL: Bell Sports Exodus Children’s Bike Helmets
Bell Sports has voluntarily recalled about 31,100 full-face bicycle helmets in the United States and 2,500 in Canada due to a faulty buckle, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada.
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