The Safariland Group completed the sale of its KleenBore brand of firearms cleaning accessories to Taylorville, IL-based Pro-Shot Products, a family-owned business and leading manufacturer of American-made firearms cleaning accessories. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Author: SGB Media
Hadley Development Acquires Muddy Girl
Hadley Development has acquired the intellectual property of Sirphis LLC, including Muddy Girl, Lifestyle Camo, Pulse, and Grit House.
Reef Signs New EMEA Distributors
Reef Lifestyle, LLC announced it has entered into several new distribution agreements with leading footwear distributor partners across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Snowsports Merchandising Corp. Celebrates 50th Anniversary
In 1970 eight ski retailers got together to form the Snowsports Merchandising Corporation (SMC), a buying group in the winter sports industry. In 2020, the SMC is proud to announce 50 years of servicing the specialty retail community.
360 Adventure Collective’s Winter Hardgood’s Show To Host 500 Brands
360 Adventure Collective, the 40-year-old member association for the active outdoor industry, heads to Providence, RI this month to host the New England Winter Expo.
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Opens St. Petersburg, FL Location
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, a group fitness and boxing experience created by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather, announced that its St. Petersburg, FL location will open on January 11.
Wigwam Mills Hires Dana Gibson As Director Of Sales
Wigwam Mills Inc. announced that Dana Gibson has joined the company as director of sales. She was most recently with Leg Apparel and Gildan.
Patagonia Opens Store At Harvard Square
Patagonia has opened a new store in Harvard Square in Boston’s Cambridge section at 39 Brattle Street.
PXG Opens Retail And Fitting Studio In Atlanta
PXG, the maker of golf equipment and apparel, has opened its fourth brick-and-mortar location in Atlanta’s Lenox Square.
Planet Fitness Surpasses 2,000-Store Mark
Planet Fitness Inc. on Monday announced that it has opened its 2,000th location in Colorado Springs, CO. The company also opened its 2,001st store on December 31, 2019, bringing its 2019 total store openings to a record 261.
December’s NICS Background Checks Leads to Record Year For Gun Sales
The FBI completed 2.9 million gun background checks in December, up 15 percent from a year ago and helping 2019 set the record for the most since the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) began in 1998.
VF Corp. Appoints Gloria Schoch As Director, VF Foundation & Global Impact
VF Corp. on Monday announced the appointment of Gloria Schoch to the position of director, VF Foundation & Global Impact.
Hudson’s Bay Agrees To Amended Take-Private Deal
Hudson’s Bay Company, the Canadian parent of Saks and Hudson Bay, agreed to an amended deal to be taken private for C$11 per share. The offer comes from an investor group led by the retailer’s chairman, Richard Baker, an increase from the group’s previous offer of C$10.30 per share.
Spartan Looks To Acquire Tough Mudder
Spartan Race announced the acquisition of an exclusive option to acquire Tough Mudder’s UK, Canadian, and German events. It’s the first step in an effort to bring together a complete merger of the two obstacle course race leaders.
Impressions Expo Returns To Long Beach
Impressions Expo, formerly the Imprinted Sportswear Shows, will return to Long Beach, CA, on January 17 to 19, 2020, for its annual trade show with a new name, look and new special events.
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal