Bass Pro Shops has hired Moelis & Co. to explore alternatives to raise funds, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. Sources told the journal one possibility may be a sale of a minority stake…
Year: 2014
Vibram Partner Quabaug Hosts DOD’s Top Procurement Officer
The Department of Defense's chief procurement officer toured the factory of Vibram USA's manufacturing partner Quabaug Corporation on Sept 11…
Hammer Strength Apparel Launches Partnership with USHL Teams
Hammer Strength Apparel, a new line of performance wear from DryWear Apparel, LLC, is showing its support to the game of hockey by forging partnerships with the United States Hockey League (USHL) Lincoln Stars and Chicago Steel hockey teams, and sponsorin
Bowlmor AMF Completes Acquisition of Brunswick Corporation’s Bowling Center Business
Bowlmor AMF has formally completed its acquisition of Brunswick Corporation's bowling center, further solidifying Bowlmor AMF's position as the world's largest bowling center operator. Bowlmor AMF announced on July 17 its intent to purchas
Icon Health and Fitness to Pay $3MM Penalty to Settle FTC Charges
Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. (ICON) has agreed to pay $3 million in civil penalties to settle FTC charges that the companies violated the Commission’s 1997 consent order by advertising that use of their exercise equipment for just three minutes a day
Chiarello and Co. Partners With NSSF
Insurance agency Joseph Chiarello & Co., Inc. has thrown its support to the NSSF Rimfire Challenge as a Silver Sponsor…
Otis Technologies Hires New Sales Managers
Otis Technology announced the addition of three sales management professionals to support sales growth and business development in Eastern, Western, and Central U.S. region sales positions…
Shopko Expands Active Wear Assortments
Shopko is significantly expanding its exclusive offering of Energy Zone active wear as part of a broader expansion of its active apparel offering, which already features products from Nike, Puma, Adidas and other brands…
Brown Shoe Company Invests in Jack Erwin
Brown Shoe Company has invested in Jack Erwin, a men’s brand that offers handmade men’s shoes directly to consumers…
Under Armour Launches Major MapMyFitness App Portfolio Upgrade For iOS 8
The Under Armour Connected Fitness Team unveiled major app upgrades for iOS 8. The updates are packed with the latest health and fitness features including all-day activity tracking…
SOG Specialty Knives Taps Klug as National Sales Manager
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools has named Rick Klug as their new national sales manager…
Bauer Hockey Extends Agreement with University of Minnesota
Bauer Hockey Inc. has extended its agreement with the University of Minnesota’s hockey program as the exclusive equipment provider for the men’s and women’s Division I hockey teams. The five-year agreement outfits the Gophers exclusively
SIA Updates Winter Sports Merchandising Resources
SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the snow sports industry’s member-owned trade association, has updated its Winter Sports Merchandising resources to help retailers throughout the snow sports industry kick off the 2014/15 season with a fresh take
Sites for Snow Sports Newbies Updated
The Ski and Snowboard/Bring a Friend initiative websites have been updated with new features that make it easier for newcomers to find where they can learn how to ski, snowboard and participate in other snow sports…
ISA TanTec’s Vietnamese Plant Honored
ISA TanTec said its Vietnamese production facility has been nominated as one of the best tanneries in the world by World Leather magazine. ISA TanTec's Chinese facility won the honor in 2010 and the German company is now building a tannery in Missis