NSSF, Sands Expo Extend SHOT Show Agreement
The National Shooting Sports Foundation and Sands Expo and Convention Center have followed up the 2014 record-setting Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) by adding another two years to their agreement…
New Balance Launches NB SparkStart
New Balance, Inc. and the New Balance Foundation launched NB SparkStart, a global initiative focused on improving the health, well-being and self-esteem of children through movement. The New Balance Foundation will provide $4 million in NB SparkStart gran
China’s Outdoor Specialty Retailers Lose Market Share
The sale of outdoor gear in the highly competitive Chinese market has shifted dramatically since 2005 from outdoor specialty retailers to general merchandisers, reports MarketrRsearchReports.biz…
Truetech to Be Acquired By UK Materials Technology Company
Luxfer Holdings PLC, a UK-based materials technology company, has agreed to acquire Truetech, Inc., a New York company that makes an extensive line of self-heating meals, beverages and soups used by military, emergency relief agencies and outdoor enthusia
Goldwin Ski Pushing to Open 200 Ski Shops by 2017, Grow C3Fit Brand
Goldwin Inc. of Japan plans to increase distribution of its luxury Goldwin ski apparel brand by ten-fold to about 200 doors in the United States by 2017, the president of the company’s new U.S. subsidiary told The B.O.S.S. Report.
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May Retail Sales Fell at Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores
Retail sales at sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores fell in May, according to advance estimates of U.S. retail sales released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday…
Hillsound Equipment Adds to Fly Fishing Ambassador Team
Hillsound Equipment, a producer of winter and fishing footwear traction and gaiters for urban and outdoor enthusiasts has announced the addition of fishing guide and professional skier Shroder Baker to its ambassador team…
NSSF 2014 Industry Summit Addresses Shooting Sports Participation
More than 210 leaders from the firearms industry, state wildlife agencies and conservation organizations attended the NSSF Industry Summit June 9-11 in Springfield, Massachusetts…
Implus Adds FitDeck to Fitness Line-Up
Implus has acquired FitDeck, Inc., a company that creates custom decks of playing cards – delivered in both physical and digital formats – that make exercise more simple, convenient and fun. The acquisition comes as Implus continues to expand its current
West Coast Strike Could Trigger Surcharges by Container Lines
At least three major container-shipping lines would be allowed to impose a surcharge to handle cargo if labor related unrest causes congestion at West Coast ports next month, according to a trade alert Outdoor Industry Association issued to its members la
GoPro IPO Focusing on $3 Billion Valuation
GoPro Inc expects to raise up to $427.2 million in its initial public offering, according to an updated filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The company said it plans to offer 17.8 million Class A shares priced between $21 and $24 each…
River’s End Trading Co. Appoints SVP, Chief Merchandising Officer
River's End Trading Company has named Bret Slane senior vice president, chief merchandising officer of River's End Trading Company and Page and Tuttle…
Crimson Trace Adds New Engineering Director
Crimson Trace has tapped Eric Petterson as the company's new director of engineering…
L.L. Bean to Reopen Pop-up Shop in Natick Mall
L.L. Bean will be reopening its Natick Mall pop-up shop in Massachusetts June 30. The retailer opened its first-ever pop-up store in Natick for the 2013 holiday season activity at the kiosk-type shop exceeded expectations…
Trek Says Bike Featuring New Suspension Technology Headed to Dealers
Trek said a new suspension technology developed over the last five years in partnership with Penske Racing Shocks and Fox will become available at retail later this summer when its all-new Fuel EX 27.5 mountain bikes reaches dealers…
