Globe International Sees Flat Profits In Fiscal Year
Globe International Limited reported profits were approximately flat for the twelve months ended June 30, in line with expectations. Operating cash flows were significantly ahead of the same time last year, despite a downturn in revenues.
Billabong’s Strong Second Half Drives Improved Full-Year Results
Led by the Americas region, Billabong International Ltd. reported a modest increase in operating earnings before charges in its fiscal year ended June 30, boosted by a strong second half.
Famous Footwear’s Q2 Comps Climb 2.8 Percent
Caleres, the parent of Famous Footwear, reported adjusted net earnings improved 4.4 percent. Famous Footwear same-store-sales up 2.8 percent while Brand Portfolio sales up 16.8 percent due to the acquisition of Allen Edmonds.
United Sports Brands Launches Partnership With FlipGive.com
Under the partnership, Shock Doctor, McDavid and Cutters will give 10 percent of sales back to team sports and leagues through the online fundraising site.
Eddie Bauer Opens In-Store Shops Inside Hudson Bay
Eddie Bauer is opening in-store shops inside Hudson Bay’s locations in Vancouver and Toronto in Canada.
Balega Welcomes New Northeast Sales Rep
Balega expanded its fast-growing domestic sales team with the hire of Joe Moscariello to serve the New England running community.
Boa Technology Partners With PHIT America
Boa Technology, the specialist leader in performance fit systems, announced its sponsorship of PHIT America, a national charity and campaign to fight the “Inactivity Pandemic” that is affecting the health of Americans and overall health care costs.
Nikwax Becomes First Company To Be Carbon Balanced Since Its Founding
Since 2007, the brand has been working with World Land Trust to offset its yearly emissions, as well as going back and offsetting each year since its inception.
Interbike Unveils 2017 Innovation Award Winners
Interbike partnered with Hi-Torque Publications, LAVA Magazine, Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, The Mann Group and PeopleForBikes in each of the categories to choose the winners.
Big Rock Sports Acquires Redl Sports Distributors
Big Rock Sports, based in Graham, NC, announced the acquisition of Redl Sports Distributors, Ltd., the Canadian fishing, hunting, shooting sports and camping wholesale distributor based in Pitt Meadows, BC, from its parent company Maurice Sporting Goods.
ADA And NBS Partner To Co-Locate Fall Athletic Market
ADA and NBS have partnered to co-locate their 2017 Fall Athletic Buying Sessions. The joint event will be held at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Oklahoma City.
NSSF Offers Assistance To Firearms Companies Affected By Hurricane Harvey
The National Shooting Sports Foundation will make available disaster relief funds to help its members whose businesses have been impacted by the ongoing destruction wrought by Hurricane Harvey.
American Alpine Club Secures Campground In Rumney, NH
The campground will create a place for climbers to stay and for the climbing community to gather near the popular Northeast climbing area.
Toad&Co To Open Glenwood Springs Location
The store will offer a full selection of the brand’s apparel, along with other accessories, gifts and more from complimenting brands with a focus on Colorado-based companies.
NSSF Welcomes New Member, Retailer Services Department Heads
The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms industry, stated that Mike Vrooman has joined the staff as its managing director, Member Services, and John McNamara has signed on as the organization’s new senior director, Retailer Services.
