Amer Sports Softgoods, Precor and Suunto Brands Powered Third Quarter Growth
Amer Sports reported net sales of €645.8 million ($856 mm) for the quarter ended Sept. 30, up 6.1 percent compared with €608.9 million a year earlier. Net sales increased by 6.0 percent in local currencies. Double-digit growth in sales of Arc&
Brunswick Corp’s Q3 Revenues Climb 13 Percent
Brunswick Corporation reported adjusted operating earnings increased 45 percent in the third quarter on a 13 percent revenue gain. Fitness segment sales, including Life Fitness, and Marine Engine segment revenues, each grew 11 percent. Boat segment sales
Foot Locker Foundation, Inc. Unites Athletic Industry for 14th Annual On Our Feet Fundraising Gala
The Foot Locker Foundation joined together with members of the athletic industry, as well as its business partners, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at New York City's Gotham Hall for the 14th annual “On Our Feet” fundraising gala. Celebrities attending the even
Skechers Q3 Earnings Jump on 31 Percent Sales Gain
With double-digit increases in its domestic and international wholesale businesses and an 11 percent comp gain globally, Skechers USA, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings jumped 90.4 percent to $51.1 million, or $1.00 a share, exceeding Wall Street’
Electrobike Opens First US Shop in California
ElectroBike has opened its first store in the United States in Venice, CA through Curbside Commuter, a new U.S. division it established after two years of successfully expanding in its native Mexico…
SIA Releases State of the Industry Video Series
SnowSports Industries America has released its State of the Industry Video series reviewing the 2013/14 snow sports season, which was marked by $3.6 billion in sales and extraordinary weather patterns…
Deckers Brands Q2 Revenues Climb 24 Percent
Deckers Brands reported sales increased 24.2 percent in the second quarter ended Sept. 30, to $480.3 million compared to $386.7 million for the same period last year. Sales grew 23.8 percent for Ugg, 14.9 percent at Teva and 3.2 percent at Sanuk. Earnings
L.A. Gear Announces Brand Relaunch with TYGA
L.A. Gear is returning in stores for Spring 2015 with the re-launch of L.A. Gear “Originals” line with creative brand advisor, trendsetter and multi-platinum recording artist, TYGA. Like past collections, the re-launch will continue to merge t
West Marine’s Q3 Earnings Slide 25 Percent
West Marine reported net revenues were $196.5 million, an increase of 1.6 percent compared to last year. Comparable store sales increased by 0.6 percent. Earnings slumped 24.6 percent to $4.9 million, or 20 cents a share, from $6.5 million, or 26 cents, a
Deuter and Ortovox Post Double-Digit Growth in FY14
Germany's Schwan-Stabilo Group reported sales at its Outdoor Division, which includes Deuter and Ortovox, grew 13.5 percent in fiscal 2014. Division sales reached…
Skechers Q3 Earnings Soar on 31 Percent Sales Gain
Skechers USA, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings jumped 90.4 percent to $51.1 million, or $1.00 a share. Revenues grew 30.7 percent to $674.3 million compared to $515.8 million for the third quarter of 2013. Revenues increased 18.5 percent in its domest
Unifi Reports Steady Repreve Demand in Fiscal Q1
Unifi Inc. reported moderate sales growth for the first quarter ended Sept. 28 fueled by continued demand for its Repreve recycled fiber, which is used by many athletic and outdoor brands to make fleece and other apparel. The company said it will continue
Sportsman’s Warehouse Announces Two More 2015 Store Openings
Sportsman's Warehouse plans to open new stores in Heber City, UT and Klamath Falls, OR next spring. These locations will be the fifth and sixth stores out of eight or nine new locations scheduled to open next year. The Heber City location will be the
Super Retail Says Outdoor Stores Continue to Struggle
Super Retail Group, which is the largest sporting goods retailer in Australia, reported comparable stores sales at its Sports Retailing business increased 3 percent during the 16-week period ended Oct. 18, but declined 8 percent at its Leisure Retailing
Pro Nine Sports Acquired by Private Investor
Pro Nine Sports, Inc., a wholesaler of high-performance baseball and softball sporting goods including balls, helmets, catcher's gear, bats, and field equipment, was acquired by a private investor…
