SGB Update Sportsmans
Senate Bill Aims To Penalize Currency Manipulation
In a move likely to further friction with China, a group of 16 U.S. senators announced bipartisan legislation this week to penalize countries that undervalue their currency to artificially discount their exports…
Hanesbrands Announces Sustainability Goals
Hanesbrands Inc., the parent of Champion and Hanes, announced its worldwide goals to reduce energy use and carbon emissions and the launch of a corporate social responsibility Web site that details the company's social programs and environmental stew
McRae’s Q2 Earnings Rise
McRae Industries, Inc. reported consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 of $16.7 million as compared to $16.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 amounted to $711,000, o
Winnebago Industries Sales More than Triple in Q2
Winnebago Industries, Inc. said revenues for the second quarter ended Feb. 27, 2010 rose 247% to $110.5 million, versus $31.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Growth was driven by big increase in Class A mobile homes. Back orders were up 246
J. America Licenses John Deere for Sportswear
J. America, a licensed apparel company in the collegiate, resort and corporate markets, has signed a licensing agreement with John Deere for men's and women's sportswear. The categories include fleece, tee shirts, headwear and lounge wear…
West Marine Reports Q4 Loss Narrows; Comps Slip 4.8%
West Marine, Inc. reported net revenues for the thirteen weeks ended January 2, 2010 were $103.9 million, a decrease of $7.1 million, or 6.4%, from net revenues of $111.1 million for the fourteen weeks ended January 3, 2009. Comparable store sales for the
Easton-Bell Q4 Losses Widen on 3.3% Sales Decline
Easton-Bell Sports reported its loss widened in its fourth quarter to $15.2 million from $10.2 million a year ago on a 3.3% decline in sales. The company said consumers traded down in price points and deferred discretionary purchases all year, causing dea
Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group Adds Graphic Designer
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG) has added Senior Graphic Designer Tom Milam to its team. BOSG's family of brands includes Kelty, Kelty KIDS, Sierra Designs, Slumberjack, Wenger, and Ultimate Direction…
Trips for Kids Will Sell and Collect Bikes at Sea Otter
Trips for Kids (TFK) will operate a bicycle thrift shop at their booth at the 2010 Sea Otter Classic again this year. The non-profit invites Sea Otter exhibitors to donate sample merchandise after the show…
Nfinity Becomes Sponsor of Baylor Volleyball
Nfinity signed a deal with Baylor University volleyball team for the 2010 season. The team will be outfitted in the Nfinity volleyball shoes and the new Nfinity d3o Kneepad…
Garmin Proposes Moving from Caymans to Switzerland
Citing growth in Europe, Garmin said its board of directors have approved moving the company's place of incorporation from the Caymans to Switzerland. If approved by regulators and shareholders the move will allow the company to be closer to its grow
Natalie Coughlin Signs Contract Extension With Speedo Through 2013
Speedo, the division of Warnaco Swimwear, Inc., announced the extension of its long-time partnership with 11-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin through 2013…
Antigua Announces New Asian Licensee/Distributor
The Antigua Group, Inc. has consummated a ten-year licensee-distributor agreement with MST Golf in Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam…
Dick’s SG Sees Winter Weather, New E-Commerce Boost Q4 Top Line
Riding growth sparked by several key factors, Dick’s Sporting Goods swung to a profit in the 2009 fourth quarter, outpacing analysts’ estimates and prompting management to issue a more positive outlook for fiscal 2010…
The Buckle Caps Year in Good Form as Q4 Profits Increase in Double Digits
Driven by higher sales from both the online business and the company’s 407 retail locations, The Buckle increased fourth quarter earnings by 23% and capped the end of a profitable fiscal year…
