SGB Update

Callaway Notches First Annual Profit Since 2008

Callaway Golf Co. trimmed its fourth-quarter loss, feeding a return to profitability for the year for the first time since 2008. The company still offered a cautious outlook for 2015 due to foreign exchange headwinds and uncertain golf market conditions.

HanesBrands Q4 Earnings Leap

Aided in part by strong momentum for Champion in sporting goods and department store channels, HanesBrands Inc. racked up a robust fourth-quarter as well as record full-year profitability for the second consecutive year…

Vista Outdoor’s Q3 Revenues Slide

Vista Outdoor, formerly the Sporting Group of Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK), reported sales slid 3.3 percent in its third quarter ended Dec. 28, to $506.9 million…

Oiselle Appoints Atsuko Tamura as President

Oiselle, a women’s athletic apparel brand, appointed Atsuko Tamura as president. Effective immediately, Tamura will join Founder and CEO Sally Bergesen in leading the rapidly growing company with a focus on operations, finance, strategic growth via

2XU Signs World Champion Triathlete Craig Alexander

2XU has added professional athlete and World Champion Triathlete Craig “Crowie” Alexander and his triathlon coaching company Sansego to its growing portfolio of brand ambassadors…

Brunswick Corp’s Q4 Revenues Rise Double-Digits

Brunswick Corporation reported fourth-quarter revenues rose 13.5 percent to $938.6 million on strong sales across all three of its segments. Sales grew 8 percent at its Fitness segment, including Life Fitness, 10 percent in its Marine Engine segment and 2

New Balance Signs on as Sponsor of Cycle for Survival

New Balance will provide all apparel for Cycle for Survival indoor cycling rides in 2015, including participant T-shirts, instructor uniforms and performance athletic apparel under a new sponsorship agreement announced Thursday…

Deckers Misses Q3 Guidance on Uggs Shortfall

Deckers Brands reported earnings in its third quarter ended Dec. 31 rose 7.5 percent to $149.4 million, or $4.50, but missed its original guidance. Overall Ugg sales grew 6.5 percent but Ugg Classic styles declined due to a slow October and November selli

Indigitous Joins The Conservation Alliance

Indigitous, the Seattle-based agency that specializes in providing brands and their investors with the resources necessary to maximize sales and marketing opportunities with Amazon.com, has joined The Conservation Alliance…

DSW Inc. Announces Management Changes

DSW Inc. promoted Carrie McDermott, currently executive vice president, sales and operations, to executive vice president and chief operating officer as part of the promotion of several key executives. In other moves, Bill Jordan, EVP and general counsel,

HanesBrands Q4 Earnings Top Estimates

HanesBrands, the parent of Hanes, Champion and Gear for Sports, reported adjusted earnings per share jumped 49 percent in the fourth quarter on an 18 percent revenue gain. The gains reflected the acquisition of DBApparel and increases in its activewear se

Atomic and Salomon Offer Online Snow Safety Curriculum

Amer Sports' Atomic and Salomon ski brands have created Mountain Academy to offer in-depth, online snow safety education. Curriculum is accessible via direct payment, less than the cost of a lift ticket, or through purchasing qualified Atomic and Sal