Unifi Inc. to Invest $40MM to Boost Capacity in CAFTA/NAFTA Region
Unifi Inc. said it will increase its yarn texturing capacity in the U.S. and Central America to serve growing demand for its Repreve and other premium synthetic yarns from Hanesbrands, Patagonia, The North Face, DC, Quiksilver and other brands and retaile
Amer Sports Softgoods, Precor and Suunto Brands Powered Third Quarter Growth
Amer Sports reported net sales of €645.8 million ($856 mm) for the quarter ended Sept. 30, up 6.1 percent compared with €608.9 million a year earlier. Net sales increased by 6.0 percent in local currencies. Double-digit growth in sales of Arc&
Brunswick Corp’s Q3 Revenues Climb 13 Percent
Brunswick Corporation reported adjusted operating earnings increased 45 percent in the third quarter on a 13 percent revenue gain. Fitness segment sales, including Life Fitness, and Marine Engine segment revenues, each grew 11 percent. Boat segment sales
Skechers Q3 Earnings Jump on 31 Percent Sales Gain
With double-digit increases in its domestic and international wholesale businesses and an 11 percent comp gain globally, Skechers USA, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings jumped 90.4 percent to $51.1 million, or $1.00 a share, exceeding Wall Street’
Electrobike Opens First US Shop in California
ElectroBike has opened its first store in the United States in Venice, CA through Curbside Commuter, a new U.S. division it established after two years of successfully expanding in its native Mexico…
SIA Releases State of the Industry Video Series
SnowSports Industries America has released its State of the Industry Video series reviewing the 2013/14 snow sports season, which was marked by $3.6 billion in sales and extraordinary weather patterns…
Deckers Brands Q2 Revenues Climb 24 Percent
Deckers Brands reported sales increased 24.2 percent in the second quarter ended Sept. 30, to $480.3 million compared to $386.7 million for the same period last year. Sales grew 23.8 percent for Ugg, 14.9 percent at Teva and 3.2 percent at Sanuk. Earnings
Colorado’s Final High School Mountain Bike Race Daws 650 Riders
The Colorado High School Cycling League said its fourth and final race of the 2014 season – The Haymaker Classic – drew 650 High School kids from 40 High Schools across Colorado and Wyoming to Eagle, CO last weekend…
Tgw.com Launches Updated Brand Identity with a New Logo and Website
Tgw.com, the world's largest online golf retailer, has launched an updated brand identity featuring a new website, logo and tagline: “tgw. The sweetest spot in golf.”…
Pro Nine Sports Acquired by Private Investor
Pro Nine Sports, Inc., a wholesaler of high-performance baseball and softball sporting goods including balls, helmets, catcher's gear, bats, and field equipment, was acquired by a private investor…
Hawley Scouting Northeastern US for Next Distribution Center
Hawley, the Lexington, SC-based bicycle parts and accessories (PB&A) distributor, plans to open a new distribution center in the Northeastern United States that will enable it to offer next-day ground delivery across much of the Eastern U.S…
Skechers Q3 Earnings Soar on 31 Percent Sales Gain
Skechers USA, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings jumped 90.4 percent to $51.1 million, or $1.00 a share. Revenues grew 30.7 percent to $674.3 million compared to $515.8 million for the third quarter of 2013. Revenues increased 18.5 percent in its domest
Unifi Reports Steady Repreve Demand in Fiscal Q1
Unifi Inc. reported moderate sales growth for the first quarter ended Sept. 28 fueled by continued demand for its Repreve recycled fiber, which is used by many athletic and outdoor brands to make fleece and other apparel. The company said it will continue
Implus Acquires TriggerPoint Performance
Implus has acquired TriggerPoint Performance, Inc., a sports performance, self-care brand concentrating on innovation, education and products that optimize muscular performance and personal empowerment. The acquisition comes as Implus continues to expand
New Pearl Izumi Headquarters Wins Top Architectural Prizes
The new headquarters building for Pearl Izumi was recently honored by the Colorado and Denver chapters of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The new headquarters, located in Louisville, received the top honor from AIA Colorado: the Honor Award fo
