NICS Firearms Background Checks Fall 19 Percent In October

The October 2021 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) decreased 19.3 in October against inflated demand a year ago tied to the pandemic. October 2021 figures were the second strongest for the month on record, surpassed only by October 2020,

Big 5’s Profits Dip On Tough Comparisons

Big 5 Sporting Goods reported net earnings declined 15.1 in the third quarter ended October 3, in line with guidance and reflecting challenging comparisons in the year-ago pandemic-fueled quarter. Same-store sales decreased 0.7 percent compared to the prior year period and increased 13.2 percent compared to the third quarter of 2019.

Rapala Expands Bassmaster Partnership

Minnesota-based Rapala is expanding its partnership with B.A.S.S., signing a three-year deal as a premier sponsor after serving as title sponsor of the Fantasy Fishing program and as supporting sponsor of the Bassmaster tournament trail for the past two years.

Under Armour Hikes Outlook On Q3 Earnings Beat

Under Armour Inc. strongly raised its guidance for the full year after reporting third-quarter earnings that were double Wall Street’s consensus targets. Revenues climbed 8 percent in the third quarter.

Nike Board Member To Retire At End Of Year

Nike Inc. said in a regulatory filing that John Connors on October 27 notified the company of his decision to retire as a director of the company effective December 31, 2021. Connors’s decision to retire is not because of a disagreement with the company or the Board of Directors