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.
Dorel Sports Sees 11.6 Percent Q2 Sales Drop
Part of the revenue shortfall in the second quarter resulted from weakness in consumer demand in the mass bike channel due particularly to the prolonged unfavorable North American weather.
Callaway Golf Sees 24 Percent Hike In Q2 Revenues
The increase was led by a 64 percent increase in sales of woods, primarily due to strong sales of the EPIC line of woods, and a 74 percent increase in gear, accessories and other, primarily due to the addition of the new business ventures, OGIO and the Japan apparel joint venture.
Johnson Outdoors Posts Record-High Third Quarter Earnings
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported double digit growth in sales and operating profit for the fiscal third quarter ending June 30, 2017.
