SGB Update

Escalade’s Q3 Revenues Improve 8 Percent

Escalade Inc. reported sales for the third quarter of 2017 were $41.9 million compared to net sales of $38.8 million for the same quarter in 2016, an increase of $3.1 million or 8 percent.

Arc’teryx To Open Ski Academy In Grand Tetons

Arc’teryx has expanded its collection of educational mountain-skills symposiums to include the new Arc’teryx Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Academy, scheduled to be held February 9- 11, 2018 in Jackson Hole, WY.

Two Under Armour Execs Leaving Company

Under Armour confirmed that Andy Donkin, its chief marketing officer, and Pamela Catlett, senior vice president and general manager of women’s and youth categories, will exit the company at the end of the month.

Zappos Introduces Zappos For Good

Zappos.com formally introduced Zappos for Good, a long standing department dedicated to fostering Zappos’ community and charitable efforts.

GoPro’s Q3 Sales Jump 37 Percent

GoPro’s results in the latest quarter exceeded Wall Street’s targets although its fourth-quarter guidance was below Wall Street estimates.

HanesBrands Shows Meager Activewear Gain In Q3

HanesBrands reported Activewear sales increased 1 percent in the third quarter due to a “muted back-to-school season at retail.” Online sales of Activewear increased by more than 30 percent and Champion sales in the midtier, sporting goods and college bookstore channels achieved double-digit growth.

Zumiez Comps Increase 6.6 Percent In October

The action sport’ chain’s comparable sales increased 6.6 percent for the four-week period compared to a comparable sales increase of 10.2 percent in the year ago period.

Darby Communications Stand Up Initiative Accepting Applications

The initiative, launched in November 2016, provides pro-bono PR related services to awarded environmental non-profits with projects focusing on environmental and sustainable advocacy, or the preservation and protection of public lands.