SFIA: Majority of Team Sports See Participation Grow
According to the latest U.S. Trends in Team Sports Report published by SFIA, 15 of 24 teams sports grew in core participation. At the same time, traditional team sports such as football, baseball, and basketball saw declines…
NRF: Holiday Sales Increase 3.8 Percent
Severe winter weather did not dampen December retail sales as shoppers took advantage of heavy promotions and last-minute deals. According to the National Retail Federation, December retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, i
Bauer’s Q3 Revenues Grew 7 Percent
Bauer Performance Sports Ltd. reported revenues in its second quarter ended Nov. 30 rose 7 percent to $117.1 million while advancing 9 percent in constant currencies. Adjusted net Income increased 3 percent to a record $7.5 million or 20 cents per share..
Vail Resorts Reports Rockies Offsetting Tahoe Drought
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported strong gains in skier visitation at its Colorado and Utah resorts, but said visitation plummeted at its three resorts in the Tahoe area, which is in the grip of a drought…
Nautilus’ Q4 Revenues Rose 19 Percent
Nautilus, Inc. said it expects to report net sales of approximately $77.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 18.5 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. Non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are
Buff USA Hires Brad Werntz as Director of Sales
Buff USA named Brad Werntz as its director of sales beginning Jan. 13, 2014. Werntz founded Pemba Serves, Inc., a Midwest sales representative agency, which has worked with a plethora of outdoor brands since its founding in 1991…
Rogers Corp. Opens XRD Impact Institute
Rogers Corporation has launched the XRD Impact Institute, an in-house testing and design support center where sporting goods brands can develop and test helmets, body armor and insoles and other impact protection products made with the company’s pro
Asian Factory Audits and Inspections Soar in Wake of Turbulent 2013
AsiaInspection said its clients, including many western apparel brands and retailers, increased audits and product inspections at Asian factories sharply in 2013 in the wake of widespread supply chain turmoil. The Hong Kong-based company, which provides s
2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit to be Held in Chicago
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the 2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit will be held at the historic Drake Hotel in Chicago, IL on Sept. 16-17, 2014. This builds on the success of the sold out, inaugural SFIA Industry Leaders Summ
Genesco Posts Slight Holiday Comp Gain
Genesco Inc. said its full year earnings will come at the lower end of its guidance due to weak comparable store gains over the holiday period. Comparable sales, including both stores and direct sales, increased 1 percent for the quarter-to-date period en
Two Days Left to Snag National Bike Summit Scholarships
Bicycle retailers interested in winning one of 25 scholarships to attend the 2014 National Bike Summit in Washington DC have until Wednesday, Jan. 15 to apply…
Lululemon Lowers Q4 Forecast, Expects Negative Comps
Lululemon Athletica Inc. lowered its comp store sales, revenue and earnings guidance for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 2 due to a pronounced deceleration in traffic and sales since Dec. 31. The yoga brand, which awed investors with its outsized comp store
SBA Crowdfunding Webinar Set for Jan. 15
The Small Business Administration is offering a webinar titled “Crowdfunding: Is it Right for Your Business?” on Wednesday, Jan. 15…
Trade Promotion Authority Bill Introduced in Both Houses of Congress
Bills to give the President greater authority to negotiate Trade Agreements were introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, prompting praise from two of the nation's largest sporting goods trade associations…
Accell NA Names Chapin to Direct Marketing at Raleigh and Lapierre
Accell North America named Steve Chapin as director of marketing for Raleigh and Lapierre bicycles, effective immediately. Chapin will be responsible for all aspects of marketing and communications for the Raleigh and Lapierre bicycle brands…
