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Accell Group Foresees More Sales, Less Profit in Second Half

Accell Group, said the acquisition of Raleigh and other companies will result in higher sales, but financing and integration charges and rising input costs will lower profits in the back half of the fiscal year and result in lower results for the year as

Spy Inc.’s Sales Grow 17 Percent Despite Tough Winter Market

Spy Inc. reported total net sales increased by $700,000, or 8 percent, to $9.9 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012, as its strategy of divesting licensed brands to focus on the Spy goggle and eyewear brand continued to produce results…

Lafuma and South Korea’s E-Land Terminate Acquisition Talks

Groupe Lafuma said South Korea’s E.Land's discussions regarding a possible acquisition of the French company, which owns the Oxbow action sports, Millet and Lafuma outdoor and La Chameau equestrian lifestyle brands, have ended…

FGL Sports Third Quarter Comps Up 4.4 Percent

Canadian Tire reported that retail sales at its FGL Sports, formerly Forzani Group, increased 4.2 percent in the third quarter. Same store sales at FGL Sports increased 4.4 percent over the comparable period in the prior year due to strong sales in appare

FDRA Appoints Communications VP

The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) announced the new hire of Andy Polk as its vice president. Polk will oversee FDRA’s communications, marketing and member outreach…

Sturm, Ruger Third Quarter Sales Up 47 Percent

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported earnings increased 62 percent in the third quarter, driven by the 47 percent growth in sales and an ongoing focus on continuous improvement in our operations…

Golf Rounds Played Grow in September

According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played on a national level were up 5.2 percent in September 2012 over September 2011. Public access play was up 5.8 percent and private course activity was up 3.1 percent…

Gibbon Slacklines to Host Competition at Ski Show

The sport of slacklining will be featured at the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo as a result of a partnership between Gibbon Slacklines and Vibram USA. Taking place on Nov. 1-4, 2012, Gibbon Slacklines will be hosting a Slackline Open and an interactive a

The North Face Park and Pipe Open Series Announces 2013 Schedule

The North Face has announced this winter’s venues for The North Face Park and Pipe Open Series (PPOS), including: Copper Mountain, CO (Dec. 8-9); Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada (Jan. 14-17); Waterville Valley, NH (Feb. 23); and Northstar California

Apple to Carry Oakley’s New Heads-Up Display Goggle

Oakley, Inc. unveiled a new snow goggle called Airwave that integrates a heads-up display developed by Recon Instruments, with GPS, Bluetooth and a host of onboard sensors. Oakley will sell the goggle direct as well as through select retailers at resort l

Amer Sports Grows Q3 Sales Despite Winter Sports Decline

Amer Sports net sales reached €601.9 million ($753 mm) in the third quarter, up 7.6 percent from €559.2 million a year earlier as strong sales of Apparel, Sports Instruments and Fitness more than offset a 15 percent decline in Winter Sports…

VF Lifts Outlook on Higher Margins

Helped by meatier margins, VF Corp. on Tuesday reported earnings rose sharply in the third quarter, prompting the company to lift its guidance for the year. But shares of VF still slipped 7.31 to 159.46 on the day as overall sales slightly missed Wall Str

Mississippi Jury Rules in Favor of Riddell

Riddell announced that a jury in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi unanimously ruled in favor of Riddell in a case which challenged the protective qualities of Riddell’s football helmets. A spokesperson for Ri