Winchester’s sales for the third quarter 2020 were $206.4 million compared to $188.7 million in the third quarter 2019, reflecting a gain of 9.4 percent.
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Sweaty Betty Seeks New Investor
Sweaty Betty is reportedly seeking new investment following strong sales during the lockdown.

Canyon Bicycles Attracting Buyout Interest
Canyon Bicycles is reportedly attracting takeover interest from a number of private equity groups, including Carlyle Group and KKR & Co., according to a report from Bloomberg.

Lazydays Sees 36 Percent Q3 Revenue Gain
Lazydays Holdings Inc. reported revenues for the third quarter of 2020 were $215.7 million, up $57.3 million, or 36.2 percent, versus 2019.

Recall: Yeti Rambler Travel Mugs
About 15,000 Yeti Rambler 20 oz Travel Mugs with Stronghold Lids are being recalled from 241,500 mugs produced.

Greyrock Capital Acquires Kahunaverse Sports Group
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Matador Maximizes Everyday Organization With SEG30
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Rossignol Group Sets CEO Transition
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NPD Data: U.S. Athletic Footwear Declines In Third Quarter; Activewear Up
Athletic footwear sales declined in the mid-single-digits in the third quarter while activewear saw a low-single-digit increase in the period, according to point-of-sale data from NPD.
Xenith To Support USA Wheelchair Football League’s Inaugural Season
The USA Wheelchair Football League is launching in four cities across the United States: Chicago, Kansas City, Mo., Phoenix, and Los Angeles. As a part of this partnership, Xenith has donated Xenith X2E+ football helmets to each of the four founding teams of the league. The first of its kind football league for adults with […]

Fitbit’s Q3 Revenues Expand 5 Percent
Fitbit Inc., which reached an agreement to be acquired by Google, reduced its loss in the third quarter as sales grew 4.8 percent.

Equinox’s Debt Ratings Downgraded
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Equinox Holdings Inc.’s debt ratings. The downgrade reflects Moody’s view that the probability of a balance sheet restructuring or distressed exchange transactions over the next 12-18 months has increased to a high level.

Safilo’s Q3 Sales Expand 6 Percent
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NPD Group Acquires Pricing Excellence
The NPD Group has acquired Pricing Excellence, a retail analytics company that uses cloud-based computing technologies to deliver market insights.