SGB Update

Callaway Golf’s Q1 Net Income Improves 15 Percent

Callaway Golf Company reported its first-quarter showed a 22 percent increase in sales, driven by double digit growth in woods (+33 percent), irons (+29 percent), and golf balls (+24 percent). Additionally, income from operations increased 54 percent to $

CNET Reports Nike Will Stop Developing Fuelband

CNET has reported that Nike is officially abandoning development on all Fuelband hardware, but will continue to support the Nike+ software platform, possibly as part of a strategy to license that technology to other hardware manufacturers…

BRG Sports Agrees to Sell Easton Cycling

BRG Sports Inc. has agreed to sell Easton Cycling to cycling industry veteran Chris Tutton. Tutton has long worked as an independent sales representative for Easton Cycling’s OEM business and he also owns Race Face Performance Products, a company t

Confluence Acquired by J.H. Whitney, Sees Growth Beyond Watersports

Confluence Watersports has been acquired by J.H. Whitney Capital Partners, LLC and changed its name to Confluence Outdoors to signal its planned expansion into a full-service outdoor recreation company. Confluence will continue to operate from Greenville,

Canada Goose Opens Offices in London

Canada Goose Inc. has opened an office in London, England that will serve as both its first sales office in the United Kingdom and its first marketing office for Europe…

Fishpond Adds Hunting and Gellatly to Rep Force

Fishpond Inc., which makes fly-fishing and outdoor travel gear and accessories, has added Ben Hunting and Dave Gellatly as sales reps to extend its reach in the central United States…

Skechers Sees First Quarter Earnings Soar

Skechers USA, Inc. reported earnings rose nearly five-fold in its first quarter ended Mar. 31, to $31.0 million, or 61 cents a share, from $6.7 million, or 13 cents, a year ago. Revenues rose 21.0 percent to $546.5 million from $451.6 million a year ago,

Salomon Bringing CityTrail to US

Salomon is bringing its CityTrail urban race series to the 14 U.S. cities next month in partnership with local running shops. The series pairs runners with “Salomon guides,” who lead them on 5K and 10K runs that explore local historical landmarks, scenic

Totes Isotoner Sold to Investor Groups

Freeman Spogli & Co. and Investcorp have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Totes Isotoner Corporation, the designer, marketer and distributor of accessories in the rain, cold weather and footwear categories…

BSN Sports Acquires East Texas Sports Center

BSN Sports, the nation’s largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets, has completed the acquisition of East Texas Sports Center, Inc. based in Marshall, TX…

Brown Co. Celebrates 100 Years on NYSE

Brown Shoe Company will celebrate its 100th anniversary on the NYSE, a milestone only achieved by 23 other companies. Brown Shoe Company will host a David Stark Design produced event at 4 World Trade Center, featuring music by DJ Kiss and a special perfor

Ruger Will Report Q1 Earnings May 5

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) will announce its financial results for the first quarter and file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on Monday, May 5, 2014, after the close of the stock market…