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Nautilus Cuts Loss Despite Sales Drop
Nautilus Inc.’s sales from continuing operations were down 34% in the third quarter to $41.4 million from $62.7 million a year ago but the Vancouver, WA-based fitness firm was able to cut its net loss in the period to $24.4 million, or 5 cents per s
H2O Audio Adds to Athletes Roster
H2O Audio, the manufacturer of headphones and accessories for active people, announced a multi-year partnership agreement with 2-time World Ironman Champion, Craig Alexander, and celebrated triathlete couple, Greg and Laura Bennett…
Yue Yuen Revenues Slide 8% in October
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd. reported its operating revenue in October fell 8.0% from a year earlier to US$405.9 million. The athletic footwear maker, a unit of Taiwan's Pou Chen Corp., said its revenue for the January-October period was US$4.
Jamba Juice to Release Apparel LIne
Jamba Juice said it entered into a license agreement with Headline Entertainment to develop a line of Jamba inspired apparel. The companies will create men’s, women’s and youth T-shirts, sweatshirts and headwear, as well as a tote bag. it well
Big 5 Third Quarter Profits Soar on Lower Costs and Rising Sales
Big 5 Sporting Goods' Q3 earnings surged 77.8% due to a combination of improving sales, slightly better merchandising margins and lower expenses. The 1.6% comp decline represented its second straight quarterly gain and its strongest comp since the Q4
Under Armour Partners With IMG and Signs MMA Champ Georges St-Pierre
Under Armour and IMG Worldwide, announced an exclusive partnership highlighted by the development of a unique comprehensive athletic training platform that will establish a global measurement standard for improved sports performance, health and fitness ca
Dorel’s Rec. and Leisure Division Sees Declining Sales and Earnings
Dorel Industries Inc. Recreation & Leisure Division reported that sales declined 6.1% to $518.5 million compared to $552.2 million last year. Excluding the impact of the new business acquisitions and foreign exchange variations on the segment's non-U
Genesco Acquires Sports Fan-Attic
Genesco Inc. announced that its Hat World subsidiary acquired Sports Fan-Attic, a Tampa, Fla.-based retailer of licensed sports headwear, apparel, accessories, and novelties. Sports Fan-Attic operates 37 stores largely in regional malls in seven states.
SportScanInfo: Early Winter Weather Helps Push Outdoor Sales Increase in October
An early start to winter this year spurred sales of cold weather footwear and apparel at the sporting goods industry retailers and chain stores that report sales to SportScanInfo. With snow falling in the Rockies and abnormally cold weather hitting the No
Kirk Richardson Named Interim President of Mountain Hardwear as Wallenfels Departs to Timbuk2
Mountain Hardwear named Kirk Richardson to serve as interim president while the company conducts a search for a permanent replacement for co-founder and president Mike Wallenfels, who has resigned to become CEO of Timbuk2 Designs…
Backwoods Life On Pursuit Channel Signs Sponsorship Agreement With Backwater Outdoors
Backwoods Life Television has signed an official sponsorship agreement with full service hunting and archery pro shop Backwater Outdoors…
Paralyzed Veterans of America-Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund Launches “100,000 Patriots
Paralyzed Veterans of America-Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund (PVA-ORHF) recently announced the launch of “100,000 Patriots”–their newest program to help injured veterans step outside again and enjoy hunting, shooting, and fishing…
Ruger Named “Manufacturer Of The Year” by NASGW
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has been presented with the Firearms Manufacturer of the Year award by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers for the third consecutive year…
Batters Up Schedules Annual Meeting
Batters Up USA will hold its annual meeting in conjunction with the American Baseball Coaches Association convention on Jan, 7-10 in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole Hotel…
Badger Sport Acquires Pro-Line to Enter Headwear Market
Badger Sport, of Statesville, NC, announced the purchase of Pro-Line Athletic, Fort Worth, TX. Terms were not disclosed. In a statement, Jerry Carr, president and owner of Badger Sport, said, “Pro-Line is a great fit for Badger Sport. It has been our goal