Ruger Report 8.1% Q1 Sales Surge on Improved Sell-Through
Sturm, Ruger and Company reported net sales for the first quarter of 2010 were $68.3 million, up 8.1% from sales of $63.5 million in the year-ago period. Net income was $8.3 million, or 44 cents per share, as compared with earnings of $5.8 million, or 30
NSGA: Firmer Pricing Stabilized Footwear Sales in 2009
Sales of hiking shoes/boots declined 16% to $873 million in 2009, according to NSGA’s soon-to-be-released “Sporting Goods Market in 2010.” The study found that despite a 4% decline in unit sales, the overall athletic and sports footwear
NRA Backs 2nd Amendment Enforcement Act Introduced in U.S. Congress
The National Rifle Association announced its support for a legislation being introduced in Congress this week by Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and Representatives Travis Childers (D-Miss.) and Mark Souder (R-Ind.)…
Sport Supply Acquires Coaches Sports Corner and Greg Larson Sports
Sport Supply Group, Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Coaches Sports Corner, a regional team sports distributor based in Sandusky, Ohio, and certain assets of Greg Larson Sports, a national cataloger and regional team sports distributor
Under Armour Raises Guidance on Strong Direct Sales Growth
According to Under Armour, direct-to-consumer sales outpaced total sales nearly fivefold, pushing up margins and profits despite continued declines of its footwear line. The strong performance prompted the company to up its guidance for 2011 revenue growt
Gatorz Inc., Simo Holdings, Inc. Sign Merger Agreement
Gatorz Inc. and Simo Holdings, Inc. have signed an agreement and plan of merger and reorganization. The transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement constitute the second stage of a transaction, the terms of which were originally announced by Gatorz
Osprey Packs Releases 2009 Sustainability Report
Osprey Packs, Inc. issued its 2009 Sustainability Report laying out its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and use fair labor practices…
Columbia First Quarter Driven by Owned Retail; Backlog Jumps 20%
Columbia Sportswear Company posted a strong first quarter with solid gains in sales, gross margin, net income, and backlogs…
VF Corp. Buys Stake in UK’s Blacks Leisure
VF Corp. acquired a stake in U.K. outdoor retailer Blacks Leisure in a move that seems to be designed to block any future bid by Sports Direct…
Deckers Outdoor Blows Past Q1 Estimates as Teva Rebounds
Driven by double-digit growth at both UGG and Teva, Deckers Outdoor Corp.'s profits jumped in the first quarter on a 16.2% revenue gain…
Accell Remains Upbeat for 2010
Accell Group is looking towards 2010 with an optimistic eye. In the company’s annual shareholders meeting, the group announced its forecast for increased turnover and profit gains for the remainder of the fiscal year…
Warrior Sports Appoints KLONE LAB as Sandal Licensee
Warrior Sports will team with KLONE LAB, LLC as its U.S. licensing partner for sandals and slides. KLONE LAB holds the sandals license for Warrior Sports' parent, New Balance…
Coalition Kicks Off First National Outdoor Youth Summit and Festival
On the heels of American's Great Outdoor initiative launched by President Obama and in celebration of Earth Day 2010; Outdoor Foundation announced 'Outdoor Nation Youth Summit and Festival' presented by The North Face, in partnership with B
SGMA Discusses Rule Changes with NCAA and NFHS
On Wednesday, April 21 in Indianapolis, nearly 70 sporting goods industry executives from more than 35 different sporting goods companies met with the leadership of SGMA, NCAA, and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to discus
Rocky Narrows Loss in Q1; Topline Up 12% on Wholesale Sales, Military
Rocky Brands, Inc. said net sales increased 12.0% for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010 to $56.1 million versus net sales of $50.1 million in the first quarter of 2009…
