Smith and Wesson Slashes Guidance for Fiscal 2015

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation slashed its fiscal 2015 guidance, saying it expects excess inventory at retail to hurt sales much more than expected in the current quarter, when many hunting sales peak. The dramatically lower guidance came even though

Brown Shoe’s Q2 Exceeds Expectations

Brown Shoe Company reported net income in the second quarter rose 17.5 percent to $18.1 million, or 41 cents a share, from $15.4 million, or 35 cents, a year earlier. Results exceeded Wall Street's consensus estimate by 6 cents a share. Sales reached

Hunters Pass Hunting Heritage to Children

A recent survey by HunterSurvey.com reveals that passing the hunting heritage along to younger people is still alive and well with nearly 46 percent of surveyed sportsmen having taken at least one child hunting in the past year…

Sport Chalet and Asics Launch NYC Marathon Sweepstakes

As part of its Adventures of a Lifetime sweepstakes, Sport Chalet has joined forces with Asics to give one lucky winner the chance to have a VIP 2015 race week experience in New York City outfitted in the newest Asics apparel and footwear. The prize also

OBIT: Sporting Goods Hall of Famer Ed Horner

Ed Horner, a member of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame who served on the NSGA Board of Directors, passed away Aug. 23, in Tennessee. Horner was 91. Horner founded All American, Inc. in Memphis in 1968…

Skirt Sports Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

Skirt Sports will recognize its 10th anniversary Sept. 15 with the Virtual 10 on 10 Run for women across the nation and world. Women register with Skirt Sports to either run 10k or 10 miles on the weekend of the 15th and will connect with Skirt Sports via

Powerhandz Adds NBA Guards as Brand Ambassadors

Powerhandz, Inc., an athletic training sporting goods provider, added NBA guards Donald Sloan and Ronnie Price, alongside pro basketball trainers Johnny Dribble2Much Stephene and Tyler “Mr. Basketball” Relph, as its official basketball brand ambassadors.

SPRI Bolsters Commercial Sales Team

SPRI Products, Inc., a distributor of rubberized resistance products and fitness accessories owned by Gaiam, has added Jonna Pento and Andy Hubbard to its commercial sales team in the health club market…

Title Boxing to Enter Retail Space

Title Boxing is gaining increased distribution and awareness of its boxing apparel and equipment through retail sales of products offered inside Title Boxing Club fitness clubs. As a result of the successful strategy, Title Boxing announced plans to move