SGB Update Sports & Fitness
VF Hikes FY Guidance on Robust Q2
With another stellar performance from its triumvirate of outdoor brands – The North Face, Vans and Timberland, VF Corp. reported earnings and revenues that expanded at a double-digit rate on a currency-neutral basis in the second quarter while lifting its
Under Armour Partners with FC St. Pauli
Under Armour announced several new strategic partnerships in Germany and the surrounding region in support of the brand's aggressive global expansion plans…
Case Logic’s Q2 Woes Obscure Thule’s Solid Growth in North America
Thule Group surpassed all its financial targets in the second quarter although continuing declines at its U.S.-based Case Logic business more than offset growth of its core sports and outdoor businesses in the Americas…
Wolverine Worldwide Q2 Tops Expectations
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. reported second-quarter earnings slid 12.9 percent on an adjusted basis but easily came ahead of Wall Street's consensus target. On a currency-neutral basis, the company saw mid-single digit revenue growth…
Wolverine Lowers 2014 Guidance Despite Above-Plan Q2
Wolverine Worldwide reported second-quarter earnings declined on a modest revenue gain but results exceeded internal forecasts, helped by double-digit growth for Keds, Chaco, Saucony Cat and the flagship Wolverine Brand…
ABEO Footwear Hires President of Wholesale Segment
ABEO biomechanical footwear appointed Mephisto President and CEO Rusty Hall as president of the ABEO wholesale division, and former Dansko EVP of Sales and Marketing David Murphy as chairman of advisory committee…
Nike Running Partners with Spotify
Nike+ Running has partnered with Spotify to unite the tracking of the Nike+ Running App with the world’s largest music streaming service…
LCI Brands Signs on as Bronze Sponsor of Outsiders Ball
LCI Brands is reaffirming its support for youth-centered programs that cultivate a love for nature by becoming a Bronze Sponsor of this year's Outsiders Ball…
Western Mountain Resort Occupancy Still Trending Up
DestiMetrics said lodging data shows occupancy at mountain resorts in the Far West running well ahead of year ago levels despite the ongoing drought…
Vista Outdoor Acquires SUP Company for $40 Million
Vista Outdoor Inc. entered the SUP market by paying $40 million to aquire Jimmy Styks LLC, which offers nearly 30 SKUs in epoxy, inflatable, soft and thermoform boards…
Jarden Ups Size of Common Stock Offering
Jarden said it expect to raise up to $1.03 billion from an offering of its common stock this week after increasing the number and price of shares it will sell…
Prana to Open New Store in Manhattan Beach
Prana is opening a seventh brick-and-mortar retail location in Manhattan Beach at The Point…
New Balance Seeks Louder Voice
New Balance recently launched “Always in Beta,” its first global campaign, including its first television commercials in about four years. Reaching across 70 countries, the youth-oriented campaign is expected to be twice as large as any in the
Sports Direct Racks Up Impressive 2014
Sports Direct International PLC reported double-digit earnings gains in its fiscal year ended April 26, led by healthy margins and top-line increases at its Sports Retail division. Companywide, revenues grew 4.7 percent to £2.83 billion ($4.4 bn)…
Jarden Corp. Sees Q2 Revenues Topping Guidance
Jarden Corp reported preliminary results for the second quarter with organic growth expected to exceed the company's targeted range of 3 to 5 percent…
