
Gaia’s Revenues Surge In Q2
Gaia Inc. reported total revenues were up 56 percent in the second quarter to $6.6 million

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.

Columbia Announces Resignation Of Prana Brand CEO Scott Kerslake
Kerslake intends to resign his position, effective August 18, in order to assume another leadership position in an adjacent industry.

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.

Wilson Launches Custom Racket Shop
The platform was created by Wilson LABS, the company’s innovation hub, as a result of athlete feedback.

Double Dutch Is Back! Summer Classic National Competition
Last weekend, for the first time in more than 30 years, jump ropes were swinging at New York’s Lincoln Center.

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.

Dick’s Sporting Goods To Open Five New Stores In Three States
The omni-channel sporting goods retailer will be opening two new Dick’s stores and three new Field & Stream stores in the first half of August.

SSI Data: Running Footwear Sales Post Modest Gains In Fiscal Second Quarter
Fashion Running Drives Most Growth in 13-Week Period Ended July 29

Item Of The Day: adiZero Prime Parley
To commemorate the start of the IAAF World Championships, Adidas is set to unveil the adiZero Prime Parley on August 8.

Fox Factory’s Q2 Revenues Climb 18 Percent
The increase reflected a 42.7 percent increase in sales of powered vehicle products and a 2.9 percent increase in sales of bike products.

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.