Nautilus Sees Double-Digit Q1 Growth
Nautilus, Inc. reported net sales for the first quarter of 2013 totaled $59.2 million, a 15.5 percent increase compared to $51.3 million in the same quarter of 2012…
Golf Rounds Slide in March
According to Golf Datatech, rounds on a national level were down 23.0 percent March 2013 compared to March 2012…
Johnson Outdoors’ Q2 Sales Growth Powered by Marine and Jetboil
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported that its net income surged 23 percent on a 3 percent rise in sales in its second fiscal quarter ended March 29. Sales at its Marine Electronics segment and newly acquired Jetboil more than offset declines at its Watercraft a
Skullcandy’s New CEO Reports Ugly First Quarter
Skullcandy, Inc.'s reported net sales declined 30.4 percent in the first quarter ended March 31 as it slashed distribution to the off-price retail channel in North America. Gross margins fell 360 basis points to 44.5 percent and SG&A soared to 71.0 p
Louisville Slugger Recalls Fastpitch Softball Bat Line
Louisville Slugger has recalled the entire line of its OneX fastpitch softball bats from the market due to a manufacturing flaw. Hillerich & Bradsby Co., the parent company of the Louisville Slugger brand, warns that the barrel of the bat can break, caus
Gildan Reports Record Quarter On Soaring Margins
Gildan Activewear Inc. announced record results for the second quarter of its fiscal year thanks to significantly lower cotton costs that sent gross margins soaring by more than 1,110 basis points. Net sales increased 8.4 percent $523.0 million on higher
Under Armour Launches Women’s Fitness Competition
Under Armour launched the third iteration of the “What’s Beautiful” competition, expanding its largest female-focused digital experience to-date…
Ecco Launches ‘The Better Running Initiative’ Co-Creation Platform
Danish brand Ecco has launched “The Better Running Initiative,” an ongoing global program through which runners participate in experiments, provide feedback and share ideas that will lead to the brand’s first user-generated shoe…
Dick’s SG Appoints CFO
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. announced that Andre J. Hawaux will join the company in June, 2013 as EVP, finance, administration and chief financial officer…
L.L.Bean To Open Full-Price Store in Fayetteville
L.L. Bean announced plans to convert its outlet store in the Fayetteville Towne Center in Fayetteville, NY into a full retail location. The conversion is expected to be completed by June 7…
Cocona Appoints CEO
Cocona, Inc. promoted Jeff Bowman to chief executive officer (CEO). He replaces outgoing CEO Brad Poorman, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities…
McNett Tactical Names New Rep for Three Southeastern States
McNett Tactical has named Brian Weiland as sales representative for the Southern region (Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee) and will spend his time supporting dealers in the region with product training, merchandising, order placement and in-store events…
Vargo Spins Off Separate Retail Division
Vargo, manufacturer of innovative titanium outdoor gear, recently launched a separate retail division, Buffalo Valley Outfitters (BVO), and website, bvogear.com…
Orvis Agrees to Acquire Two Brands from 3M
The Orvis Company, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Scientific Anglers and Ross Reels businesses from 3M. Both business will continue to operate independently from their existing locations…
K-Swiss Appoints Larry Remington President and CEO
On the heels of the completion of the April 30th merger between E.Land World Limited and K-Swiss Inc., E.Land has named a new global executive team to oversee the newly formed K-Swiss Inc. entity. Effective immediately, the K-Swiss Inc. global executive t
