Zyvex Technologies, which has spearheaded the use of graphene in the sporting goods industry, has been acquired in a deal its said will greatly accelerate the adoption of the 'wonder material' for consumer products…
Year: 2014
Spring Team Dealer Market Has Largest Show to Date
The ninth annual Team Dealer Market was held on June 9-11 at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC. The show was the largest spring Team Dealer Market to date with over 200 in attendance representing over 50 sporting goods stores…
New Officers Elected by Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute
At its annual meeting June 19 in Providence, RI, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute elected a new chairman and vice-chairman…
Bowtech Selects New Senior VP
Bowtech Archery announces the appointment of Scott Henrikson as senior vice president of sales and marketing…
Marvel Extends Athletics-inspired Licenses
After finding success with Under Armour on a superheroes collection, Marvel Entertainment, LLC is extending its push into athletic-performance related products through licensed deals. Beyond expanding the UA collections, new partnerships have been reached
ARRO Returns Record Dividends to Members
Marty Stubstad, president of the Archery Range and Retailers Organization (ARRO), announced this week that the archery buying group achieved record patronage dividends, paying back $413,000 to members from participating ARRO manufacturers…
Orvis to Open Second South Carolina Store
Orvis is opening a store in Greenville, SC…
OYO Sportstoys Raises $3M in Seed Funding
OYO Sports, a fan figurines developer, has raised $3 million in seed funding bringing total angel and seed funding to-date to $4.6 million…
Lee Corso Headlines at ICAST Industry Breakfast
ESPN's college football analyst, Lee Corso, is the 2014 guest keynote speaker at the ICAST State of the Industry Breakfast July 16 in Orlando, Fl…
Bill Hicks and Co., Ltd. offers Mark XIX Desert Eagle in Burnt Bronze
Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd., a full-line distributor for the hunting and shooting sports industries, announces addition of the Burnt Bronze Cerakote coated Mark XIX Desert Eagle by Magnum Research to its available product line…
New Officers Elected by SAAMI
At its annual meeting June 19 in Providence, Rhode Island, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) elected a new chairman and vice-chairman.,,
SIG SAUER Partners with Big Rock Sports for Distribution
SIG SAUER announced the appointment of Big Rock Sports, expanding the SIG SAUER distribution network for its firearms and accessories lines…
Thule Signs on as Platinum Sponsor of Outsiders Ball
Thule has signed on as platinum level sponsor of the 2014 Outdoor Foundation’s Outsiders Ball, which has emerged as the outdoor industry's premier fundraising event for grassroots projects that engage American youth in outdoor actviities…
Yurbuds Acquired by Harman International
Harman International Industries, Incorporated has acquired Yurbuds LLC, the St. Louis-based company that develops in-the-ear and behind-the-ear headphones that are ergonomically and functionally designed specifically for athletes. Terms of the transactio
Clif Bar Joins PeopleForBikes National Movement
Clif Bar has formally joined the national non-profit PeopleForBikes as a continuation of its long-standing commitment to bicycle advocacy…
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