SGB Update

Boardriders Provides Statement On Pierre Agnes

Boardriders Inc. issued a statement following the move by French authorities on Wednesday to call off a two-day search and rescue operation for Pierre Agnes, the CEO of Boardriders Inc. Agnes’ boat boat was found empty, washed up on a beach in south-west France.

Johnson Outdoors Operating Profits Leap In Q1

Johnson Outdoors delivered significant improvement in operating profits in its first quarter ended December 29. Revenues grew 24 percent on strength in its Fishing and Diving segments.

Vibram And Powdr Announce Partnership

As a Powdr partner, stories about Vibram’s innovative technologies, including Vibram Megagrip and Vibram Arctic Grip, will be featured via on-site branding, resort activations, and exclusive programing for Powdr’s guests.

Crocs Debuts Drew Barrymore ♥ Crocs

The line, which includes special-edition footwear styles for women and children, was designed in partnership with Drew Barrymore, an ambassador for the brand’s “Come As You Are” campaign.

Deckers Brands Q3 Profits Soar Past Guidance

Deckers Brands sharply increased its guidance for its fiscal year after results for the third-quarter ended December 31 handily topped guidance. Ugg’s sales in the quarter rose 4.3 percent, Hoka’s revenues jumped 65.7 percent and Teva’s sales grew 33.4 percent.

Search Ends for Quiksilver CEO Pierre Agnes

French authorities on Wednesday called off a two-day search and rescue operation for Pierre Agnes, the CEO of Boardriders Inc., after his boat was found empty, washed up on a beach in south-west France.

FitStation Awarded ISPO Product of the Year 2018

During ISPO Munich, Brooks Running Company, HP, Superfeet, Rsscan, DESMA and Huntsman collected ISPO’s top award: ‘Product of the Year,’ issued within the category of Health & Fitness for the teams’ combined effort to bring individualized performance footwear to the market using FitStation powered by HP.