SGB Update Sports & Fitness
West Marine Grows Top Line and Comps in Second Quarter
West Marine Inc., in its first quarter under new CEO Matt Hyde, reported net revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012 were $243.6 million, an increase of 3.2 percent compared to the second quarter of 2011. Comparable store sales grew by 2.1 per
Puma SE Q2 Profit Falls on Weaker Margins, Higher Expenses
Puma SE second quarter consolidated sales grew by 11.8 percent in Euro terms and by 6.0 percent currency adjusted to €752.9 million ($968 mm). As a consequence of lower than expected gross profit and increased expenses, consolidated net earnings dec
Brunswick Corporation’s Q2 Earnings Improve
Brunswick Corporation reported earnings in the second quarter rose to $83.6 million, or 90 cents per share, compared with $69.3 million, or 75 cents, a year earlier. Net sales, excluding divested operations, declined by 1 percent. Weakness in Europe and i
Unifi’s Earnings Slide in Q4
Unifi, Inc. reported net income for the fourth quarter ended June 24 of $11.3 million, or 56 cents per share, compared to net income of $13.5 million, or 67 cents per share, for the prior year quarter ended June 26, 2011. Net sales declined $4.2 percent t
Montana Fly Company Welcomes Comb Enterprises to Sales Force
Montana Fly Company has partnered with Frank Smethurst and David Allen at sales representative group Comb Enterprises to drive sales in the Southern Rockies region…
Luxottica Reports U.S., Emerging Markets Sustained Growth in Q2
Luxottica achieved positive results in the majority of the geographic areas in which it operates, with excellent performance in North America, Australia and all emerging countries. The Italian company said its Oakley and Ray Ban brands continued to grow a
Brooks Sports Names Nation’s 25 Most Inspiring High School Running Coaches
After reviewing more than 1,300 nominations for high school track and/or cross country coaches who inspire their athletes every day, Brooks Sports, Inc. announced this year’s top 25 and will share each coach’s unique, poignant story with the r
Lids Team Sports/Nike Reach Three-Year Deal with Valparaiso
Lids Team Sports, a division of Indianapolis-based Lids Sports Group, and the Valparaiso University Athletic Department have entered into a renewal agreement for three additional years. Per the deal, Nike will remain the official provider of Crusader uni
Antigua Group Enters Tennis Apparel Market
The Antigua Group, Inc., well known in the golf apparel, sports licensing and casual wear business for over 30 years, announced its entrance into the tennis market with a line of men's and women's performance apparel…
Hush Puppies Launches FIVE Microsite
To further attract a new male consumer, Hush Puppies launched an entire micro-site that is dedicated to and builds out the personality of the “Renegade Man,” www.hushpuppiesfive.com…
Schutt Donates Helmet to Military Veteran Semi-Pro Football Player
Schutt Sports is joining forces with the armed forces and giving back to war veterans. Schutt Sports has donated an ION 4D helmet to Mike Wright, a semi-pro football player for the Randolph Oilers in Massachusetts…
Skechers Slashes Q2 Loss
Skechers USA narrowed its loss in its second quarter, to $1.8 million or 4 cents a share, from $29.9 million, or 62 cents, a year ago. Revenues were down 11.6 percent to $384.0 million compared to $434.4 million in the year-ago quarter. Ongoing inventory
Clif Bar and Company Becomes Pinnacle Member of the Conservation Alliance
Clif Bar & Company has committed to become The Conservation Alliance’s next Pinnacle Member. Pinnacle Membership is reserved for companies that contribute at least $100,000 annually to the organization…
Jones Group’s Revenues Dip in Q2
The Jones Group Inc. reported revenues for the second quarter of 2012 were $855 million, as compared with $887 million for the second quarter of 2011…
Black Diamond Equipment Hires New Rep Agency
Black Diamond Equipment has partnered with the newly created agency, All Mountain Group to service its dealers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states. The agency is comprised of partners Russ Clune, Al Diamond, Tyler Merritt and Erik Mushial…
