SGB Update Sports & Fitness
REI Members Elect Venture Capitalist, Retailer to Co-op Board
REI announced that venture capitalist Steven Hooper and Vitamin Shoppe Inc. CEO Anthony Truesdale were elected to three-year terms on the co-op’s board of directors. In addition, incumbent directors John Hamlin and Dagoberto (Bert) Quintana were re-
K-Swiss and E.Land World Complete Merger
E.Land World Ltd. has completed its acquisition of K•Swiss in a merger transaction…
Black Diamond Equipment Reshuffles Sales Executives
Black Diamond Equipment reshuffled its top sales executives by promoting Brian Mecham to vice president of North American wholesale and reassigning apparel line sales manager Bill Sinoff to take Mecham's place as North American director of wholesale.
Swiss Running Shoe “On” Opens U.S. Headquarters in Portland
On, the Swiss technology, the Swiss Running Shoe company, has officially opened its first U.S. headquarters in Portland, OR. Since the brand launched in the U.S. in 2011, a small local team had been operating out of Florida..xccx.
Amer Sports Q1 Sales Buoyed by Apparel, Weighed Down by Team Sports
Amer Sports' reported net sales in the first quarter reached €493.0 million, up 2 percent in local currencies. Apparel sales rose 25 percent, Fitness sales by 6 percent and Sports Instruments by 4 percent. Sales in Winter Sports Equipment, Foot
Amer Sports Americas Makes Numerous Promotions
Amer Sports promoted Nora Stowell to a newly-established role as VP of sales for Amer Sports in the United States for all categories of Salomon, Suunto and Atomic. Jordan Judd was named VP and regional commercial director for Salomon in North America, and
Imprintables Warehouse Launches Bargain Website
Imprintables Warehouse recently launched a new website called “The Dump at Imprintables.com,” offering deals on heat-applied graphics products and equipment…
Jarden Outdoor Reports 3.7 Sales Increase in First Quarter
Sales at Jarden Outdoor Solutions (JOS), which owns major fishing, camping and fall sport brands, grew 3.7 percent in the three months ended March 31…
France’s Decathlon Ekes Out First-Quarter Gain Comps Gain
French sporting goods giant Oxylane reported sales reached €7 billion ($9.0 bn) in 2012 excluding valued added taxes (VAT), up 7.2 percent from 2011. Comparable store sales at its flagship Decathlon stores increased 1.3 percent…
Despite Record First Quarter, Columbia Expects Lower 2013 Results
Columbia Sportswear Company’s net sales increased 5 percent in the quarter to set a first quarter record as cold weather helped it clear winter inventory, but the company expects sales to decline for the fully years as North American dealers trim pr
K-Swiss Announces Stockholder Approval of Merger with E.Land
K•Swiss Inc. announced that, at a special meeting of stockholders held earlier Friday, its stockholders approved the merger agreement with E.Land World Limited. As part of the agreement, K•Swiss will become an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of E.Land…
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Adds Two Partners
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance has admitted Next Adventure of Portland, OR as its newest retail member and Nite Ize as its newest vendor member…
Unifi Reports Q1 Sales Decline, But Foresees Strong June
Unifi Inc, a major supplier of recycled and other premium nylon yarns used by sports apparel brands, reported net sales decreased 6.0 percent in the first quarter, but foresees a strong second quarter…
Clif Bar Promotes Kevin Cleary to CEO Position
Clif Bar & Company President and COO Kevin Cleary has been promoted to the position of chief executive officer. Owners Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford will continue as co-chairs of Clif Bar & Company’s board of directors and become co-chief visionary
Adidas Golf Reports Strong Q1 For Footwear
Adidas Golf announced record-breaking footwear sales for the first part of 2013 with February marking the highest sales period for the global golf brand since it was formed back in 1999…
