SGB Update

Sturm Ruger Sees Q2 Revenues Slide 21.4 Percent

The 53 percent decrease in earnings is attributable to the sales decline, the unfavorable de-leveraging of fixed manufacturing costs due to the decline in production volumes, and the $2.5 million expense related to the recall of Mark IV pistols.

Interbike Heading To Reno-Tahoe

Interbike, the largest cycling trade show in the U.S., has selected Reno-Tahoe as the new home for the Interbike trade show and the site of the newly-created Interbike Marketweek. The show has been in Vegas since 2011.

Otter Products To Open Retail Store

Otter Shop will be home to several exclusive product lines, including branded cases with Fort Collins, CO icons such as Odell Brewing Co. and Colorado State University.

TYR Sports Signs Olympic Gold Medalist Tom Shields

The manufacturer of competitive swim and triathlon gear signed Olympic gold medalist, three-time World Championship gold medalist and American record holder Tom Shields to its roster of sponsored athletes.

PGA Tour To Open Vegas Location

PGA Tour Superstore will be opening a store in Las Vegas, a 30,000 square foot space situated in downtown Summerlin at 2315 Summa Drive, #140 in the former Golfsmith location next door to Boot Barn and Trader Joe’s.

Russell Athletic Partners With S&S Activewear

S&S Activewear, a national wholesaler of imprintable activewear, will launch a collection of Russell Athletic active apparel including its iconic Dri-Power Fleece beginning in August 2017.

Adidas Q2 Sparked By North America And China

Adidas, in line with a recent update, reported earnings from continuing operations rose 16 on a 19 percent revenue gain on a currency-neutral basis. The development reflected a 21 percent increase at brand Adidas as well as a 5 percent increase at the Reebok brand.

Safilo’s Sales Slump In Q2

Safilo Group S.p.A., the parent of Smith Optics, reported second quarter sales equaled €315.3 million, down 9.8 percent compared to last year at current exchange rates and 10.6 percent at constant exchange rates.

Spin Master Sees Robust Q2 Growth

Spin Master Corp. reported second-quarter revenue of $276.7 million increased 54.2 percent from $179.4 million a year ago. Excluding revenue from Swimways, which was acquired in Q3 2016, Q2 revenue grew 37.4 percent