Cybex Sees 20% Q2 Sales Jump, Bottom Line Down on LY Benefit
Cybex International, Inc. reported a 15.7% jump in net sales for the second quarter to $34.7 million from $30.0 million last year, driven by “strong sales” of both the strength and cardio products. The company reported net income for the second quarter of
Gramicci Expands Sales Team
Gramicci apparel has expanded its U.S. sales force with the addition of two outdoor industry veteran sales agencies covering the southeast and Great Lakes. The RoadDogs, lead by founder Paul Marsh will represent Gramicci in the southeast and Sam Powers, P
VF Corp. Sees Outdoor, Imagewear Drive Q2 Growth
VF Corporation recorded a 12% jump in second quarter revenues to a record $1.52 billion from $1.35 billion in the same period last year. Income from continuing operations in the current quarter increased 18% to a record $105.8 million, compared with $89.6
K2 Sports Hires New VP of Global Marketing
K2 Sports hired Mike Humes as vice president global marketing. Humes is experienced with all facets of business operations and marketing with major sports franchises in the U.S. and Canada. He previously served as the senior vice president and chief sales
New Balance and MLL Raise Funds for Wounded Warrior Project
Major League Lacrosse and New Balance combined to raise $53,308 for the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), which is dedicated to bringing comfort and support to wounded servicemen and women and their families. New Balance provided 40 limited-edition camouflag
Play It Again Parent Sees 20% Q2 Top Line Gain
Winmark Corporation, parent company to Play It Again Sports recorded a 20.6% increase in net revenues for the second quarter to $7.6 million from $6.3 million for the same period last year. Net income for the quarter decreased 15.9% to $547,200, or 10 cen
JJB Faces Tough Comparisons Against World Cup
JJB Sports plc reported that total revenue for the first half ending July 15, 2007 declined 3.9% from the same period last year, with a comparable store sales decrease of 4.1%. However, excluding revenue from replica products, which was buoyed by the Worl
Bushnell Changes Hands in Private Equity Deal
MidOcean Partners, a private equity firm with offices in New York and London has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bushnell Outdoor Products, in combination with the company’s senior management team, from Wind Point Partners. Bushnell’s senior mana
Crocs Inks Licensing Deal with MLB
Crocs, Inc. has expanded its sports licensing business by entering into an agreement with Major League Baseball Properties. The agreement, which covers both Crocs(TM) footwear and Jibbitz(TM) shoe charms, allows Crocs, Inc. to license the names and logos
NHL Teams with Reebok to Launch Flagship NYC Store
The National Hockey League (NHL) and Reebok are launching a new state-of-the-art flagship store, NHL Powered by Reebok scheduled to open in October, 2007. The store will be located in New York City at 1185 Avenue of the Americas, at the corner of 47th Str
Kahtoola and Inov-8 Partner for Grassroots Race Series
Kahtoola and Inov-8 have partnered together to launch the Kahtoola Snow Series for Winter 2008. The Kahtoola Snow Series includes races and demos at nine alpine and Nordic locations nationwide beginning in January 2008. The Kahtoola Snow Series features c
Possible Port Strike Could Wreak Havoc With Fall Deliveries
The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles currently face a strike that could send ripples throughout the sporting goods industry possibly causing late deliveries of fall and back-to-school product. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union has threate
Delta Falls Well Short of Q4 Net Income Guidance on Restructuring Charges
Delta Apparel reported that sales for its 2007 fourth fiscal quarter will be approximately $92 million. This brings sales for the full 2007 fiscal year to approximately $312 million, almost a 16% increase over the prior fiscal year. As a result of $6.9 mi
Reebok to Shuffle U.S. Sales Organization
After nearly ten years with Reebok, Bob Munroe, President of Reebok USA, has decided to leave the company. Munroe played a critical role in driving the brand’s growth in North America. However, according to a statement from Reebok, current business condit
Callaway Golf Anticipates Strong Q2 Results
Callaway Golf Company expects net sales for the second quarter to be approximately $380 million, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 11%. Management also estimates that based on these sales levels, earnings per diluted share will incre
