SGB Update

West Marine Sees A Slight Decline In Q2 Comps

West Marine Inc. reported second quarter 2017 net revenues were $247.2 million, a decrease of 1.7 percent compared to the same period last year. Comparable store sales were down 1.2 percent.

Black Diamond’s Q2 Loss Expands Slightly

Black Diamond slightly widened its loss in its second quarter ended June 30. Revenues grew with help of the launch of Black Diamond climbing shoes, its new ropes line as well as updates to harness, carabiner and helmets.

GU Energy Labs Unveils Small Batch Collection

Last fall, GU Energy Labs turned to its community of athletes to nominate and vote for the next great Energy Gel flavor. After the votes were tallied, GU’s innovation team hit the kitchen.

Unifi Announces Executive Team Additions And Promotions

Unifi Inc. appointed Richard E. Gerstein as executive vice president, global branded Premium Value Added (PVA) products and chief marketing officer, and John Vegas as executive vice president, global chief human resources officer, effective August 14 and 21, respectively.

Firearms Checks Tumble In July

U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation background checks in July fell 25.1 percent to 907,348 compared to 1,210,731 last year, according to adjusted NICS figures from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

MidOcean And Cannon Safe Acquire Stack-On

MidOcean Partners and Cannon Safe Inc, a maker of home defense safes, have acquired Stack-On Products, an Illinois-based distributor of home safes, gun security products, garage storage and organizational products.

CODI Cash Flow Expands In Q2

Strong EBITDA growth came from its Advanced Circuits, Ergobaby, Manitoba Harvest and 5.11 subsidiaries.