Vista Outdoor’s Debt Downgraded

S&P Global Ratings lowered its issuer credit rating on Vista Outdoor to ‘B’ from ‘B+’ because profitability is expected to remain weak in fiscal 2020 and leverage to remain above five times.

Specialized-Owned Bottle Brand Purist Hits Stride With Cindy Feinauer At Helm

Cindy Feinauer, general manager of the stainless steel bottle brand Purist and custom business leader at Specialized Bicycle Components, spoke with SGB Executive recently about Purist’s progress since launching last year. Although the brand is seeing triple-digit growth over 2018, revenue is only one way the company and Feinauer measure success.

Colt Halts Production Of AR-15, Citing ‘Adequate Supply’ For Consumers

Colt Manufacturing Co. said it is suspending production of military-style weapons for civilian use, including the popular AR-15. In a statement Thursday, Colt’s president and CEO Dennis Veilleux attributed the company’s shift to changes in consumer demand and a market already saturated with similar weapons. 

Shoe Carnival Announces Executive Appointments

Shoe Carnival Inc. on Wednesday announced several executive appointments to support its ongoing customer-centric business transformation and to create a management structure aligned with the company’s long-term strategic plan.

SportsEngine Partners With National Fitness Foundation

SportsEngine Inc., an NBC Sports Group company and provider of sport relationship management software, announced Wednesday that it has formed a partnership with the National Fitness Foundation (NFF) in support of its mission to expand youth sports and fitness programs across America.