SGB Update Sports & Fitness

Danskin Paces Iconix Group’s Sports Segment in Q1

Danskin Now, an exclusive brand for Walmart, was called out as one of Iconix Brand Group’s “strongest performers,” across the company’s wide portfolio. On a conference call with analysts, Seth Horowitz, who was recently promoted to

Luxottica Group Buffeted by Exchange Rates, Weather in Q1

Luxottica Group reported net sales fell 1.2 percent to €1.8 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, but were up 4.2 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms as unfavorable exchanger ates, North America's harsh weather and weak sales at its

RSG Acquires Detroit’s Running Fit

The Running Specialty Group (RSG)announced Thursday that it had acquired eight specialty running stores in Greater Detroit, Ann Arbor and Traverse City from co-owners Randy Step and Steve Angerman to become part of the Running Specialty Group (RSG). This

Safe Reflections Names Global Account Manager

Safe Reflections, a maker of visibility and reflective solutions to the occupational safety, consumer active wear apparel and military training markets, has named Cedra Garcia its global account manager, focusing on the activewear, apparel and footwear se

Over 80 Million Americans Still Inactive

According to the most recent study from the Physical Activity Council (PAC), 80.2 million Americans age 6 and up, or 27.6 percent, were physically inactive in 2013. This is a decrease of 0.4 percent from 2012 where 80.4 million, or 28 percent, of the popu

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…

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

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…