SGB Update

Delta Apparel Income Up 42% Despite Slip in Sales

Delta Apparel, Inc. reported financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended April 2, 2005. Net sales slipped to $58.3 million from $58.8 million in the prior year. Net income increased 42.1% to $5.4 million compared to the prior year's level of

K-Swiss Q1 Earnings Up 19%; Offers Improved Guidance

K-Swiss Inc. reported that total worldwide revenues increased 0.7% to $153.1 million for the first quarter, compared with net revenues of $152.0 million in the prior-year period. Domestic revenues decreased 9.2% to $117.6 million in the first quarter, and

STAR Sportsmanship Wins Bessie

Learning Through Sports' character development program, STAR Sportsmanship won a BESSIE Award as best physical education software for upper elementary students. STAR Sportsmanship is an interactive learning program designed to teach sportsmanship to

The Sports Club Company Delisted by AMEX

The American Stock Exchange has notified The Sports Club Company that it had not met certain of the Exchange's continued listing standards as set forth in the Exchange's Company Guide. Specifically, the Exchange noted that the Company's fai

Asia’s Largest Bicycle Show Begins Next Week

The China International Bicycle & Motor Fair or “CHINA CYCLE,” in short, is scheduled to begin on May 4-7, 2005 for its 15th edition in Shanghai New International Expo Center. The show will cover all seven halls of Shanghai New International Expo Center,

Former Industry Execs Sentenced in China Kickback Scheme…

A former Vans executive, Scott Andrew Brabson, and Jay William Rosendahl, a former Columbia exec who was a consultant to Vans, were sentenced Monday to 71 months in federal prison after admitting earlier this year to taking kickbacks from Chinese manufact

Brunswick Looks to More Marine in Q1…

Brunswick looked to its Marine division to post a 16.8% increase in revenues to $1.40 billion for the first quarter from $1.20 billion in Q1 last year. However, the Fitness division and the Bowling division were both a drag on operating income for the qua

Sims Officially Opens Canadian Office

Sims snowboards has officially established a Canadian based office to service its North American dealer base. The new office, which has been open and home to the Sims product, marketing and sales team since February 2005, has expanded its role to include

Bite Launches Retail Staff Training Program

Bite is introducing the “Bite Certified” retail sales training program to ensure that retail staff and, ultimately, consumers understand the many important features of Bite Golf shoes and sandals. The program emphasizes the Bite brand as “better shoes at

FIFA is On Track to Meet Four-Year Financial Goals

At the halfway point of the 2003-2006 financial period, FIFA, the worldwide governing body of soccer, says it is on-course to meet its targets. FIFA's Centennial year of 2004 drew to a close with surplus income of CHF 158 million ($133.0 mm) and an i

Nautilus Income Jumps 47% on 20% Sales Gain

Nautilus first-quarter net sales were $156.4 million compared to $130.9 million for the corresponding period last year, up 20%. Net income for the quarter was $9.4 million, or 28 cents per diluted share, up from $6.4 million, or 19 cents per share. Includ

Skechers Q1 Sales Rise 11.2%; Earnings Jump 47%

Skechers USA, Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005. Net sales for the first quarter of 2005 rose 11.2% to $246.2 million compared to $221.5 million in the first quarter of 2004. Net earnings for the quarter were $10.