SGB Update Sportsmans

Footwear and International Boosts UA’s Q1

With ongoing robust growth is apparel and “meaningful acceleration” in both footwear and its overseas businesses, Under Armour, Inc. reported net revenues vaulted 36.0 percent in the first quarter, to $642 million. Net income surged 73.3 perce

Under Armour Lifts FY Guidance on Strong Q1

Under Armour, Inc.'s net revenues jumped 36.0 percent in the first quarter of 2014 to $642 million, representing a sixteenth straight quarter of at least 20 percent top-line growth. Net income surged 73.3 percent in the first quarter of 2014 to $13.5

Amer Sports Says Exchange Rates Offset First Quarter Sales Growth

Amer Sports reported net sales increased 6 percent currency-neutral in the quarter ended March 30, but said earnings before income taxes fell nearly 22 percent as the euro continued to rise against other currencies. The Finnish company said a mild winter

West Marine Widens Q1 Loss

West Marine Inc. reported net revenues were $113.3 million in its first quarter ended Mar. 29, a decrease of 0.8 percent compared to last year. Comparable store sales decreased by 1.7 percent. The net loss in the period widened slightly to $11.0 million,

REI Report Shows Scrutiny of Apparel Factories Grew in 2013

Instances of non-compliance with REI’s Factory Code of Conduct quadrupled in 2013 as it doubled the number of visits to its factories and auditors heightened their scrutiny of safety and evacuation procedures in the wake of the Bangladeshi and Pakis

Delta Apparel Sees Q2 Revenue Slide

Delta Apparel, Inc. reported that for its fiscal 2014 second quarter ended Mar. 29, 2014, net sales were $114.5 million versus $120.1 million for the comparable 2013 period. The 5 percent sales decline was due primarily to unseasonably cold weather throug

Recon Instruments Lands Investment from Motorola Solutions

Recon Instruments has landed an investment from Motorola Solutions Venture Capital, the strategic investment arm of Motorola Solutions, which is interested in commercializing Heads-up Display (HUD) technology Recon developed for goggles and other sports a

Reebok Introduces Fitness Vacation Packages

Reebok has partnered with Austin Adventures to form Reebok Fitness Vacations by Austin Adventures, providing luxury adventure vacations for fitness enthusiasts around the globe. Trips are already planned for Montana, Utah and Costa Rica…

Rocky Brands Q1 Revenues Climb 22.5 Percent

Rocky Brands, Inc. reported first quarter net sales increased 22.5 percent to $65.8 million versus net sales of $53.7 million in the first quarter of 2013. The company reported first quarter net income of $723,788, or 10 cents a share, slightly down compa

Fishpond Adds Hunting and Gellatly to Rep Force

Fishpond Inc., which makes fly-fishing and outdoor travel gear and accessories, has added Ben Hunting and Dave Gellatly as sales reps to extend its reach in the central United States…

Skechers Sees First Quarter Earnings Soar

Skechers USA, Inc. reported earnings rose nearly five-fold in its first quarter ended Mar. 31, to $31.0 million, or 61 cents a share, from $6.7 million, or 13 cents, a year ago. Revenues rose 21.0 percent to $546.5 million from $451.6 million a year ago,