SGB Update Footwear
Consumers Identify Top Non-Negotiable Brands
While larger brands can spend more marketing dollars to build brand awareness and fuel sales growth, consumers have shifted their allegiance to smaller brands and new categories like toning at a high rate over the last year…
Wolverine World Wide Returns to Double-Digit Growth in First Quarter
Boosted by its Outdoor Group, Wolverine World Wide's sales climbed 11.6% in the first quarter…
Hanesbrands Swings to Profit in First Quarter
Hanesbrands, Inc., which owns Champion and Duofold, said that despite the affects of the recession, the company continually invested in its brands as well as the company’s supply chain…
Delta Apparel Fiscal Q3 Profit Jumps on Acquisition Boost, Solid Organic Growth
Delta Apparel reported its second consecutive quarter of record sales as total revenues for the fiscal third quarter ended March 27 spiked 26.0% to $107.9 million from $85.7 million in the year-ago period on double-digit strength from both of business seg
Brooks Outlines Ten-Year Growth Plan on Way to Billion Dollar Goal
The goal was simple. Brooks Sports is embarking on a bold 10-year plan to reach a billion dollar in sales by 2020…
LaCrosse Footwear Sees Military, Work Markets Drive Sales First Quarter Gains
As has been the case in recent reporting periods, strong orders from the Work market propelled consolidated first quarter sales for LaCrosse Footwear, Inc…
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…
Cybex Cuts Q1 Net Loss in Half on Stronger Margins
Cybex International reported sales for the first quarter of 2010 decreased by 9.7% to $26.1 million compared to $28.9 million for the corresponding 2009 period…
Hi-Tec Sees Nice Boost in European Business; Rosario Leaving as Willis Enters
Hi-Tec is highlighting its growing strength and performance within the athletic and outdoor footwear markets…
Imperial Headwear Adds New Golf Rep
Imperial Headwear has tapped Steve Weber as the company's new golf sales representative serving Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota…
Vermont Bill Addresses Swipe Fees
The National Retail Federation is urging the Vermont legislature to give final approval to legislation that would address credit card “swipe” fees, saying merchants should be able to give a discount to customers who pay by cash, check or debit
Schuylkill Valley Sports Appoints Steve Kauffman as EVP
Schuylkill Valley Sports appointed Steve Kauffman as executive vice president. Kauffman will be responsible for providing executive leadership in the areas of strategic planning, financial administration and human resource management…
Under Armour Names Henry Stafford as SVP, Apparel
Under Armour announced that Henry Stafford will join the company as senior vice president, apparel in June 2010. Stafford has extensive experience in the apparel industry, which includes top positions with American Eagle Outfitters and Old Navy…
NSSF Admits ‘Challenges’ with 2010 SHOT Show; Improvements in Discussion for 2011
The National Shooting Sports Foundation called the 2010 SHOT Show at the Sands Expo & Convention Center a “great success,” but noted that the physical layout of the complex presented challenges…
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
