New Balance's worldwide sales reached $3.3 billion in 2014. That represents a 12.6 percent gain from sales of $2.93 billion achieved in worldwide sales in 2013.

The annual figures were included in a press release detailing New Balance's launch of the second annual New Balance SparkStart Global Volunteer Week in support of NB SparkStart, a global charitable initiative focused on improving the health, well-being and self-esteem of children through movement.

The annual figures include estimated sales by joint ventures and distributors. Besides New Balance, sales also include the company's other footwear brands: Dunham, PF Flyers, Aravon, Cobb Hill, Warrior Sports and Brine. New Balance licensed partners include:

• Brand Accessory Group– performance sport and active casual bags; running accessories
• Gold Toe/Moretz Sports – performance technology socks
• Hickory Brands – shoelaces, shoe care, and recovery gear
• Highgear/Implus –sports monitors
• Klone Lab – sandals and golf footwear                     

Sales for the Boston-based company have been growing steadily over the last several years. Sales were $2.39 billion in 2012, $2.04 billion in 2011 and $1.78 billion in 2010.