SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Garmin Ltd.’s Fitness Sales Surge in First Quarter
Garmin Ltd. reported revenues at its Fitness segment soared as consumers snatched up its newest Forerunner smart watches and the vivofit, the company¡¯s entry into the rapidly growing fitness band market…
Les Johnson Predator Quest Calls Signs Altus Brands as Distributor
Altus Brands announced that Les Johnson will be the master distributor of Les Johnson’s Predator Quest Mouth Calls…
Safilo Group’s Reports Higher Sports Products Sales in First Quarter
Safilo Group SpA reported sales of Sports Products, which includes its Smith Optics brand, reached €16.1 million in the first quarter, up 0.9 percent, or 4.3 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms…
Columbia Sportswear Ups FY14 Guidance on Strong Q1 Results
Columbia Sportswear Company raised its 2014 outlook after announcing record first quarter net sales, a sharp increase in first quarter profits, surging wholesale demand for its fall 2014 products, strong results at its new Chinese joint venture and the ac
Amazon.com Opens Wearable Technology Store
Amazon.com, Inc. launched Tuesday its Wearable Technology store – a one-stop shop where customers can shop activity trackers, smart watches, wearable cameras and more devices from Samsung, Jawbone, GoPro and emerging brands such as Basis and Misfit as we
NSSF Challenges Local Boy Scouts Councils with $50,000 in Grants
Boy Scouts of America Councils that take up the challenge to develop or expand their activities in target shooting and marksmanship can receive a portion of $50,000 in grant funds provided by the National Shooting Sports Foundation…
Administration Limits Exported Mags to 30 Round Capacities
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reports the U.S. State Department has made a “policy decision” to limit the export of 30 round and higher capacity magazines solely to government, law enforcement and military end users…
Osprey Appoints Kenny Ballard as Chief Operating Officer
Osprey Packs, Inc. announced that outdoor industry veteran Kenny Ballard has joined the company in the newly created role of chief operating officer. As COO, Ballard will head up Osprey Packs operations, IT, purchasing, quality and returns as well as huma
Wolverine to Produce Athletic Shoes in Michigan for US Military Recruits
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. is well on its way to producing athletic shoes for U.S. military recruits at its factory in Michigan thanks to a partnership between its Merrell, Saucony and Bates brands, according to Chairman and CEO Blake Krueger…
New Pentagon Policy Seen as Boost to US Footwear Manufacturers
Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Christine Fox announced Friday that the Department of Defense will provide military recruits with American-made footwear, rather than giving them a stipend to buy their own training shoes. New Balance, which had lobbied
Flip Flop Shops Announces Caribbean Development Deal
Flip Flop Shops inked a master franchise agreement with the team behind Happy Toes Caribbean. The agreement calls for the establishment and development of at least 20 new shops throughout the islands, the first of which will open in Aruba…
LifeFitness Heats Up As Q1 Freeze Ices Sales at Brunswick’s Other Segments
Brunswick Corp. reported net sales decreased 3 percent in its first quarter as gains in its Fitness segment could not offset the impact of harsh winter weather on its Marine Engine, Boat and Bowling and Billiards segments…
J. America Appoints President, Team Licensed Group.
J. America, Inc., the licensed apparel company, appointed Ben Turner as president of the Team Licensed Group (TLG). Prior to J. America, Turner held senior executive positions at Colosseum Athletic, Reebok, and Adidas…
Deckers Sees Double-Digit Gains in Spring Quarter
Led by a 15.8 percent gain for Ugg, Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported sales increased 11.7 percent in its three-month transition period ended Mar. 31, to $294.7 million. The company recently changed its fiscal year from Dec. 31 to Mar. 31, and, as a result,
Patagonia’s New Venture Fund Backs Waterless Laundering Technology
Patagonia has joined Nike and Adidas to become the latest athletic apparel brand to invest in water saving textile technology. The outdoor brand made a strategic investment in CO2Nexus Inc., a Colorado company that has developed a sustainable method of pr
