Sales at Amer Sports flagship Winter & Outdoor business grew 14 percent in currency-neutral terms in the first quarter thanks to double-digit growth in five of its six segments…
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Essilor Says New Ads, Contracts Will Sustain Costa’s Growth
Essilor International of France reported sales of Costa sunglasses grew at a double-digit pace in the first quarter ended March 31…
HanesBrands Activewear Sales Led by Gear for Sports
HanesBrands reported revenues in its Activewear segment rose 1.2 percent to $298.1 million but operating profits dipped 2.9 percent to $32.8 million…
Key OIA Trade Bills Move Forward in US Senate
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee passed legislation Wednesday evening with amendments that would substantially lower tariffs on imports of certain performance outerwear and footwear, according to Outdoor Industry Association…
Accell Reports Q1 Sales and Profits Growth
Accell Group reported both sales and profits grew in the first quarter ended March 31, compared to the same period of 2014, in a brief update issued prior to its annual shareholder meeting…
Boston Marathon: Running on the Mend
Like many categories, running was disrupted this year by snowstorms and a long extended winter in the Northeast and Midwest. But discussions with stores and vendors at the Boston Marathon Expo found that the arrival of warmer weather in the latter part of
Ebay’s Enterprise Segment Finds Strong Q1 Gains
Ebay reported sales in its Enterprise segment, which includes the acquired GSI Commerce business, rose 7.1 percent in the first quarter to $288 million…
SFIA: Industry Surpasses $84 Billion in Wholesale Sales
The sports and fitness industry grew 3.5 percent in 2014, representing $84.3 billion in wholesale sales in the U.S, according to the 2015 Manufacturers’ Sales by Category Report published by the SFIA. The $84.3 billion is an increase of over $10 bil
Escalade’s Q1 Profits Surge
Escalade, Inc., which owns a wide range of sports equipment, reported earnings in the first quarter vaulted 55.4 percent to $3.5 million, or 9 cents a share, while revenues climbed 20.6 percent to $33.4 million…
Puma Reports Solid First Quarter Sales Gains
Puma posted sales of €825 million ($931 mm), up 13 percent from a year earlier, or 4.5 percent in comparable terms, mainly driven by strong sales momentum in the Footwear category, parent company Kering reported…
Yakima, IMBA, Subaru and Leave No Trace Launch Campaign
Yakima, together with its longtime partners Leave No Trace (LNT), International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) and Subaru, has launched a social media campaign to promote outdoor stewardship…
Americans Less Active in 2014
Americans became less active in 2014, according to the 2015 Participation Report released Wednesday by six trade associations representing companies in the fitness, snow sports, outdoor, tennis, golf and health club industries…
Target and Sports Authority Offer Durban Folding Bikes
Target and Sports Authority have begun selling Durban folding bikes in the $249.99 to $1,499 price range at www.target.com and in select Sports Authority stores across the country…
Keen Announces Six Spring 2015 Keen Effect Grantees
In celebration of Earth Day, Keen unveiled the first six 2015 grant recipients of Keen Effect – a fan-activated grant program that supports non-profits around the world who are inspiring responsible outdoor participation. Each recipient will receive $10,0
Wilson Completes Louisville Slugger Acquisition
Wilson Sporting Goods, Co., a division of Amer Sports Corporation, has completed its acquisition of the Louisville Slugger brand from Hillerich & Bradsby, Co., (H&B)…
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