FGL Sports sales grew 1.7 percent to C$379.4 million and same-store sales 6.4 percent in the first quarter ended March 29, as cold weather and excitement over Canada’s Olympic hockey team drove growth in sales of winter apparel and hockey jerseys…
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Backcountry.com, Bodybuilding.com Miss Targets in First Quarter
Shortfalls at Backcountry.com and Bodybuilding.com contributed to flat sales and a big swing in operating earnings at Liberty Interactive Corp.’s e-commerce businesses segment in the first quarter…
Brunswick and Mercury Marine Name New Top Executives
Mark D. Schwabero assumes the role of president and chief operating officer at Brunswick Corporation and John Pfeifer will now head Mercury Marine…
Head NV’s Says Winter Sports Sales Helped Cut Usual First Quarter Loss
Head NV reported its sales increased 1.6 percent to €70.4 million ($97mm) in the first quarter ended March 31 compared to the same quarter a year earlier as sales by its Winter Sports division more than offset declines or flat sales at its three oth
Elite Mountain Climber Melissa Arnot Signs with Zamst
Zamst, a leader in sports prevention and protective equipment, announced an endorsement deal with elite mountain climber Melissa Arnot. Since 2001, Arnot, has summited Mt. Everest (29,035 ft) 5 times, and has also led numerous expeditions to some of the w
FuelBelt Hires Florida Sales Agency
FuelBelt, Inc., the maker of hydration belts and running accessories, appointed Monsoon Group, LLC as FuelBelt's new sales representative agency in the Florida territory, covering run specialty, outdoor and fitness retailers in the Sunshine State…
Head NV Overcomes Exchange Rates in First Quarter
Head NV reported that sales for the first three months of 2014 increased 1.6 percent to €70.4 million ($97mm) compared to the prior year as a surge at its Winter Sports division more than offset declines or flat sales at its other three divisions. T
Puma Sees Modest Currency-Neutral Q1 Decline
Kering said its Sports & Lifestyle segment, which includes Puma, Volcom, Electric, Tretorn and Cobra Golf, had sales of €790 million ($1.1 bn) in the first quarter, down 6.3 percent. Currency-neutral sales were off 0.2 percent…
Backcountry,com Sees Demand Fall in First Quarter
Backcountry.com and Bodybuilding.com experienced low demand for their products in the first quarter ended March 31, according to parent company Liberty Interactive Group…
Puma Signs Jadeveon Clowney
Puma has signed an endorsement deal with Jadeveon Clowney, the likely number-one pick in this year's NFL draft…
Brunswick Declares Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) today declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $.10 per share payable June 16, 2014, to shareholders of record on May 27, 2014…
Interbike Launches First Annual Awards Gala
Interbike will hold its first ever awards gala event Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, from 6:30-9:00pm at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The Interbike Awards will honor achievements from the 2014 product year beginning in July 2013 and concluding in June 20
FedEx to Price All Large Packages Based on Size
FedEx will soon charge rates for all large packages based on their size, effectively raising prices for lightweight, bulky ground shipments…
L.L.Bean Adds New Board Members
L.L.Bean said it is appointing two new independent directors to its corporate board. The two are Hugh Farrington, former chief financial officer of Hannaford Brothers Co., and Matthew Moellering, CFO and vice president of Express, Inc., in Columbus, OH..
Paldorje Education Fund to Help Chidren of 16 Sherpas Killed in Avalanche
Sherpa Adventure Gear, through its Paldorje Education Fund, is directing donations to the education of children of 16 Sherpa guides killed by an avalanche on Mt Everest. All donations received by May 31, 2014 will be dedicated to the schooling of the R
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