SGB Update

Chinese Courts Sentence Seven for Making Counterfeit Golf Clubs

The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group (The Golf Group) said Chinese courts convicted and sentenced seven men charged with manufacturing and selling counterfeit golf products earlier this month, marking an important milestone in its

Perry Ellis’ Q1 Tops Estimates

Perry Ellis International reported earnings fell 31.3 percent in the first quarter, to $7.8 million, or 52 cents a share, but came in well above Wall Street's consensus estimates. The company said it saw improving gross margins and strength in golf l

The Buckle’s Q1 Earnings Dip

The Buckle, Inc. reported net income for the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2014 was $37.3 million, or 78 cents per share, slightly down from $37.6 million, or 79 cents, a year ago…

Tackle Grab Collaborates with Earnhardt Outdoors

Tackle Grab, which offers a fishing lure of the month subscription service, has partnered with Earnhardt Outdoors, the outdoor lifestyle brand founded by the Earnhardt family of NASCAR fame…

Adidas Reorganizing Basketball Leadership

Lawrence Norman, former vice president of Adidas Global Basketball, has been named Adidas South Europe managing director. Zion Armstrong, formerly managing director of Adidas Group South Korea, was appointed Adidas Brand director in North America…

Pony Signs Licensing Deal with ALandSA

AL&SA (Anthony L&S Athletics) in partnership with Samsung North America announced the signing of a new agreement with Symphony Holdings that grants AL&SA an exclusive perpetual license for Pony North America. Pony also plans to open its first retail conce

Two Ten Footwear Holding Annual New York Golf Tournament

Two Ten Footwear Foundation held its Annual New York Golf Tournament on Monday, May 19, 2014 at the beautiful Alpine Country Club in Demarest, NJ. Funds raised before and during the tournament will help footwear families during times of pressing need…

Shoe Carnival’s Q1 Comps Slip

Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported net earnings for the first quarter declined slightly to $9.2 million, or 45 cents per share, from $9.5 million, or 47 cents, per diluted share. Sales reached $235.8 million a 1.5 percent increase…

Zumiez Posts Flat Q1 Earnings

Zumiez Inc. reported total net sales for the first quarter ended May 3, increased 9.7 percent to $162.9 million from $148.5 million in the first quarter ended May 4. Comparable sales increased 1.8 percent…

Ross Stores Q1 Earning Expand Slightly

Ross Stores, Inc. reported earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2014 of $1.15, up from $1.07 for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2013. These results represent a 7 percent increase on top of 15 percent and 26 percent gains in the first quarters of 20

The Mountain Air Becomes 49th Grassroots Retailer

The Mountain Air, a specialty outdoor retailer that has done business in San Luis Obispo, CA since 1975, has been admitted as the newest retail member of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance…

Redington Sponsors GoPro Mountain Games

Redington, which makes performance fly fishing gear, has secured the title of the official fly fishing sponsor of the event is excited to announce its partnership with the 2014 GoPro Mountain Games…