SGB Update Sports & Fitness
FGL Sports Turns in Another Strong Quarter
FGL Sports saw retail sales increased 13.0 percent and same-store sales grow 8.5 percent in the third quarter over the same quarter last year, reflecting strong growth across key banners. At its flagship Sport Chek banner, comps grew…
The Mako Group Adds to Marketing Team
The Mako Group offers a large selection of weapon accessories serving the military serving the military and shooting industries. To enhance their marketing efforts, the Mako Group has announced the hiring of naming Bernadette Costello as their new marketi
ASA Honors Big Rock Sports Executive
The American Sportfishing Association has recognized Big Rock Sports Senior Vice President of Industry Relations Gary Zurn with their Future of Fishing Award…
Nautilus Gets Cardio Boost in Q2
Boosted by a strong response to its new line of cardio products at Retail as well as continuing strong sales in its Direct segment, Nautilus, Inc. reported sales for the third quarter climbed 27.7 percent to $59.1 million. Net income jumped 79.9 percent t
Bogs Drives Weyco’s Q3 Top-Line Growth
Carried by a 37 percent hike in its Bogs line, Weyco Group Inc. reported third-quarter revenues advanced 5.2 percent to 87.4 million. Bogs gains were driven by higher sales volumes across all major distribution channels and reflected both pent-up demand a
REI Survey Shows Outdoor Enthusiasts Rearing to Get Outside
REI released results from a survey that indicates 73 percent of American adults who participate in outdoor activities at least once every three months want to spend more time outside next year. That's seven times greater than the number who want to s
Liberty Safe Reports 44 Percent Decline in Third Quarter Sales
Liberty Safe saw sales of its gun safes plummet 44 percent to $15.3 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared to the corresponding quarter ended Sept. 30, 2013…
Black Diamond Grows Q3 Apparel Sales Despite Narrower REI Distribution
Black Diamond Inc. reported shipments of its greatly expanded apparel line helped drive 24 percent sales growth from continuing operations in the third quarter despite a despite a significant reduction in the number of REI stores carrying the new line. Wh
Line Signs Freeskier Wallisch to Team
Line, makers of athlete-driven skis and freestyle skiing pioneers, has entered into a partnership with international pro Tom Wallisch to further solidify the brand as the global leader of freestyle skiing…
Lululemon Appoints EVP, Community and Brand
Lululemon Athletica Inc. appointed Duke Stump, formerly at Nike and Easton Sports, to its senior leadership team as executive vice president, community and brand, effective Dec. 1…
Under Armour Promotes Stafford and Mirchin
According to a regulatory filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Under Armour Inc. promoted Henry B. Stafford to chief merchandising officer, Matthew C. Mirchin to president, North America, and Adam Peake to EVP, global marketing….
Lancaster Archery Appoints Director of Marketing
Lancaster Archery Supply (LAS) has appointed Debra MacDonald as director of marketing.
Mountainsmith Names Canadian Reps
Mountainsmith has hired Canadian outdoor industry veterans Tom Jones, Jason Jennens and Peter Skala to it’s independent sales rep team…
Sports Authority Sets Washington Reopenings and Vegas Opening
Sports Authority will host grand reopening events for its redesigned and new stores in the Western Washington area on Saturday, Nov. 8. It also announced grand opening events for new and improved stores in the Las Vegas area on the same date…
Varsity Brands to be Acquired by Charlesbank Capital Partners
Varsity Brands, the parent of BSN Sports and Herff Jones, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investment group led by Charlesbank Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm. Varsity Brands' senior leadership will remain
