The Japanese racquet sports and golf company posted a 32% improvement in net income to ¥5,590 million ($35.1 mm) from ¥4,237 million in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, on sales that grew 14% to ¥45,468 million ($285.3 mm) from ¥39,856 million. Revenue in North America ticked up 1% to ¥2,215 million ($13.9 mm) on strong demand for tennis and badminton, coupled with positive ForEx effects. Elsewhere, the home Japan market climbed 12% to ¥17,481 million, Rest of Asia was up 16% to ¥23,714 million, and Europe ... Log in to view full article.