Performance Sports Group Reports 15 Percent Organic Sales Growth
Performance Sports Group Ltd (PSG) reported revenues in the fiscal fourth quarter ended May 31 increased 30 percent to $112.9 million compared to $86.7 million in the same year-ago quarter. Organic sales, or sales excluding recently acquired Easton Baseba
The Golf Group Reports on Latest Counterfeit Raid in China
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group reported that raids by Chinese law enforcement resulted in the seizure of almost 62,000 counterfeit golf products from two factories in the last two months…
Mammut Says Mild Winter Dragged Down 1H Growth
Mammut increased net revenue by 3.4 percent to CHF 103.6 million in the six months ended June compared the first half of 2013, as the mild winter in central Europe dragged on growth in the rest of Europe, the Americas and Asia..
Ballmer Closes on Acquisition of L.A. Clippers
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer closed on his acquisition of the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday from The Sterling Family Trust after a court ruled disgraced former owner Donald Sterling had been properly removed as a co-trustee by his wife…
ICSC Foresees 4-5 Percent Increase in August Chain Store Sales
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs Weekly Chain Store Sales Index increased 3.2 percent for the week ending Aug. 9 – relative to the prior year and is expected to grow 4-5 percent for the month…
RYU Names Briglio VP of Sales and Marketing
Respect Your Universe, Inc. has hired Alex Briglio as vice president of sales and marketing. Alex joins RYU from glove maker Swany Canada…
Ever-Glory Sales Surge in Second Quarter
Ever-Glory International Group, Inc. reported sales surged nearly 45 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, 2014 on strong demand from western apparel brands and rapid growth at its own retailing business in the PRC…
Macy’s Fiscal Q2 Growth Can’t Offset First Quarter Shortfall
Macy’s, Inc. lowered its guidance for full year sales growth, saying fiscal second quarter sales growth was not enough to offset disappointing first quarter results…
Flip Flops Shops Middle East Franchisee Opens First Shop
Flip Flop Shops, which sells a wide array of skate, surf, beach and outdoor brands, said a franchise partner opened the first of 50 shops planned for the Middle East in Kuwait City on Aug. 10…
Icebreaker Names New General Manager or Europe
Icebreaker has named Peter Ottervanger general manager for Europe, where he will oversee wholesale, retail and e-commerce sales representing 45 percent of Icebreaker’s global sales, and the supporting operations and customer service teams…
Rack Room Shoes Supports Children With Charitable Initiatives
Rack Room Shoes has committed to supporting children in need through its Shoes That Fit fundraiser this Back to School season. The retailer is on target to raise more than $600,000, in addition to other donations…
Top Executives Announced as Speakers for SFIA Summit
The Sports and Fitness Industry Association announced that the latest confirmed speakers for the 2014 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit include Jordan Brand President Larry Miller, NCAA President Mark Emmert, and Facebook Head of Sports Brands and Sport Retail
Foot Locker Launches Follow-Up Commercial Campaign
Foot Locker recently launched the second television commercial in a two-part series. The spot features NBA star James Harden and retiring soccer star Landon Donovan…
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Names Wes Allen President
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance named Wes Allen as its new president. A former national sales manager for Chaco and co-owner of Sunlight Sports in Cody, WY, Allen will start in his new position Sept 1…
L.C. Industries Creates Two New Positions
L.C. Industries, Inc. has added the new positions of director of marketing and designer and filled them with hired Jen Panattoni and Brittney Hopgood respectively…
