Nautilus Strength Business Rebounds in Second Quarter
Nautilus Inc. reported sales rose 23.0 percent in the second quarter on strong demand for its Bowflex cardio machines and a resumption of growth at its legacy strength business…
Ultimate Frisbee Recognized by International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee officially recognized the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF). The move creates the opportunity for the organization to receive IOC funding and potential inclusion in the Olympic Games…
Implus to Debut New Booth at Outdoor Retailer
Implus, distributor of outdoor, footwear, and fitness accessories, announced the debut of a new booth at OR Summer Market 2015. The booth combines the new brand presence of TriggerPoint, Balega and Falke, which Implus has brought on board within the past
Xero Shoes Appoints Former Crocs CEO as Chairman
Xero Shoes appointed former Crocs CEO, John McCarvel, as board chairman and lead investor..
Delta Apparel Q3 Earnings Climb
Delta Apparel, Inc. reported earnings more than doubled in the first quarter ended June 27. Revenues grew 1.7 percent after excluding the recently sold The Game branded business…
Asics Unveils 2015 Accelerate Hope Collection
Asics America Corporation announced its continued support of cancer research through the Asics Accelerate Hope collection. Now in its fourth year, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of the collection will support three leading education and cancer r
Foot Locker Appoints Chief Information Officer
Foot Locker, Inc. appointed Pawan Verma as senior vice president and chief information officer, effective Aug. 10. Verma succeeds Peter Brown, who retired in April after 38 years with the company…
Zamst to Sponsor Area Code Baseball
Zamst, the maker of sports bracing and support equipment, renewed its nationwide sponsorship with Area Code Baseball. Within the partnership, Zamst will provide, sport specific, high performance products at Area Code Baseball events, in addition to digita
Big 5’s Q2 Slowed by Drought Conditions
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported earnings rose 4.0 percent in the second quarter on a 1.7 percent comp-store gain. Results were in line with previous guidance but management indicated that drought conditions in its core California markets was continuin
Deckers Brands Q1 Loss Widens
Deckers Brands widened its loss in its first quarter due to higher expenses but stronger-than-planned performances by Teva and Hoka One One helped management slightly raise its outlook for the year…
Skechers Delivers Another Blowout Quarter
With all three of its businesses – Domestic, International and Retail – banging out double-digit growth, Skechers USA Inc. reported the highest quarterly sales in its 23-year history and earnings that handily topped Wall Street’s target…
Costa Led Organic Growth at Essilor’s Sunglasses Business in First Half
Costa sunglasses led a 2.6 percent increase in organic sales at Essilor International's Readers and Sunglasses division in the six months ended June 30…
EWSRA Board Keeps Winter Show Dates
The Eastern Winter Sports Reps Association (EWSRA) board of directors voted unanimously not to change the dates for its 2015-16 show schedule despite conflict with the earlier show dates announced for the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market…
Garmin to Open Two Stores in Great Miami
Garmin International Inc. will open two retail locations in the greater Miami area to showcase its most popular products and provide in-depth, hands-on product demonstrations…
Amer Sports Builds Sales, Trims Losses in Q2
Amer Sports, which owns the Salomon, Wilson, Arc'teryx and Suunto brands, reported net sales excluding recently acquired Louisville Slugger grew 7 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms in the second quarter ended June 30…
