SGB Update

Amer Sports’ Q1 Earnings Slip

Said Heikki Takala, president and CEO, “In the first quarter, we delivered solid growth despite the soft retail landscape especially in the US.”

Under Armour Posts First Quarterly Loss

Under Armour Inc. reported its first quarterly loss as a public company with North American revenue declining slightly due to stores closed due to bankruptcies. Results still came ahead of Wall Street’s expectations and the company retained its guidance for the year.

NSSF Praises Passage Of Sunday Hunting Law In West Virginia

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, applauded West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s signing of of SB 345 into law, expanding Sunday hunting on private land with written permission.

West Marine Logs Q1 Loss

West Marine Inc. reported first quarter 2017 net revenues were $129.1 million, a decrease of 1.0 percent compared to the same period last year. Comparable store sales were flat.

Jordan Brand Signs NFL Draft Prospects

Ahead of the 2017 draft in Philadelphia, Jordan Brand announced the signing of Ohio State safety Malik Hooker and Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer.

Volcom’s Revenues Down In Q1

Volcom’s sales were down 6.3 percent on currency-neutral basis, according to the report from its parent, Kering.

Vasque Announces 2017 Thru-Hike Syndicate Roster

In its fourth season, the Thru-Hike Syndicate is a brand partner-powered program supporting a select group of thru-hikers attempting to complete the longest trails throughout the United States.

Roka Partners With British Triathlon

Roka Sports Inc. and British Triathlon revealed a new partnership today that makes the Dallas-based performance multi-sport brand as the Official Swim Category Sponsor of British Triathlon.

OutDoor In Friedrichshafen Focuses On Running

At this year’s OutDoor in Friedrichshafen the subject of running will be presented for the first time in a special Running Center, removing the boundaries between trail running and classic running.