SGB Update Sportsmans
Leonard Armato Steps Down at Skechers
Leonard Armato is exiting from his role as president of Skechers Fitness Group. Michael Greenberg, president, Skechers USA Inc., told SportsOneSource that Amarto, who joined Skechers in 2010, will become chairman of Leverage Agency, a sports-marketing fi
Nike Executive Charged With Attempted Aggravated Murder
Nike executive James Speidel is accused of trying to blow up his Bethany, OR home in an attempt to kill his wife and four children. Speidel, 36, is charged with five counts each of attempted aggravated murder and first-degree attempted assault, along wit
RECALL: 3,000 Gerber Instant Knives
Gerber Legendary Blades of Portland, OR initiated a voluntary recall of about 3,000 Gerber Instant knives because the locking mechanism on the spring-assisted blade can fail to engage properly, causing the blade to fold during use, posing a laceration haz
LaCrosse Footwear’s Outdoor Group Sees Modest Gain
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. reported a profit of $560,000, or 8 cents a share, in its first quarter, rebounding from a loss of $650,000, or 10 cents, a year ago. Revenues jumped 31.7 percent to $33.3 million, led by its work/military segment although its outd
Brunswick Q1 Earnings Up Amid Signs Boat Business is Improving
Brunswick Corporation reported operating earnings rose slightly on slightly lower sales in the first quarter amid strengthening demand and sales of its Fiberglas and aluminum boats. Sales also grew at its Bowling and Billiards segment, were essentially fl
Mavic Names Hugh Walton General Manager
Mavic, Inc. has hired cycling industry pioneer Hugh Walton as general manager. Walton brings more than 25 years of hardgoods and softgoods experience to his new position at Mavic, including knowledge gained while in leadership positions at Pearl Izumi, Hi
Puma SE Q1 Profits Hurt by Europe Slowdown
Puma SE reported that consolidated first quarter sales increased 6.1 percent to €820.9 million ($1.08 bn) despite a low-single-digit decline in the EMEA region. Currency-neutral sales rose 4.2 percent. Overall gross margin declined 120 basis points
Puma Q1 Net Earnings Decline, Backs Full-year View
Hampered by a slow-down in Europe, Puma reported earnings slid 4.9 percent in the first quarter as gross margins slid 120 basis points. Sales rose 6.1 percent. On a currency-adjusted basis, sales were down 1.4 percent in the EMEA region while growing
Lafuma Group Reports Robust Outdoor Sales for First Half
Sales revenue for the Lafuma Group in the first half of fiscal 2011/12 increased 8 percent to €132.1 million as strong growth of its outdoor brands and in Asia more than offset a decline at its action sports business and flat sales at its equestrian
Reed Footwear Hires New Sales Teams
Reed Footwear, Seattle based footwear company specializing in neoprene boots and fishing waders, has filled multiple sales positions throughout the country…
Russell Athletic Launches Uniform Builder App
Russell Athletic launched a uniform builder application for iPad, a mobile interface that allows coaches, athletic directors and sports enthusiasts to create and save unique uniform designs on the go. The application, which is free and one of the first o
Cybex’s Q1 Revenues Rose 20 Percent
Cybex International, Inc. reported net sales for the first quarter of 2012 increased by 20.2 percent to $37.3 million compared to $31.0 million for the corresponding 2011 period…
Under Armour Launches Women’s Digital Campaign
Under Armour unveiled its new “What's Beautiful” digital experience and competition, the brand's largest female-focused challenge to-date. The social media contest provides women with a motivational online community designed to help them meet an
BSN Sports Promotes Dickman and Martin
BSN Sports promoted Bob Dickman to the role of director of acquisitions and Tevis Martin to the role of EVP corporate development. The company also announced that it plans to resume its strategy of acquiring sporting goods team dealers, and recently close
Sen. Shaheen, Rep. Reichert Honored by Outdoor Industry
A Democrat from New Hampshire and a Republican from Washington were honored in Washington D.C. last week with the Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award for their work defending federal conservation programs and proposing reforms that would reduce tariffs o
