Outdoor Research announced it had, in partnership with Prime Vendor ADS Inc., been awarded a multi-year $49 million contract from the U.S. Army for its next-gen Cold Weather Glove System (CWGS). The interchangeable system of five individual gloves with varying levels of temperature protection are customizable depending upon the Army’s mission requirements. U.S. Army Contracting Command […]
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Mike Ashley To Step Down As CEO Frasers Group
Frasers Group, the owner of Sports Direct, EMS and Bob’s Stores in the U.S., said Mike Ashley would step down as CEO next year. He will be succeeded by Michael Murray, who is head of elevation at Fraser Group.
Inside The Call: Ruger CEO Details Path To 50 Percent Growth, Price Increases And Marlin Rollout
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. President and CEO Chris Killoy cited strong consumer demand for Ruger products, increases in production for each of the past seven quarters and the introduction of new products that have been met with strong consumer demand as reasons why the company’s net sales growth exceeded 50 percent for the first half of the year.
Academy Sports Appoints Board Member
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. appointed Sharen J. Turney to its Board of Directors, its Compensation Committee and its Nominating and Governance Committee.
Golftec Opens Location In Folsom
Golftec announced the opening of an instruction and club fitting center in Folsom, CA.
OrderMyGear Appoints Senior Director Of Business Development
OrderMyGear welcomed Sarah Goshgarian-Unruh as senior director of business development.
The Conservation Alliance Adds Staff; Appoints Board Members
The Conservation Alliance has added three staff members to the organization and four members to its Board of Directors.
GoPro’s Q2 Revenues Jump 86 Percent
GoPro Inc. reported a profit against a loss in the second quarter ended June 30. Sales jumped 86 percent and GoPro subscribers were up 211 percent.
Delta Apparel Achieves All-Time Record Third Quarter Earnings
Delta Apparel Inc. reported a profit against a year-ago loss in the third quarter ended July 3 as sales jumped 65.3 percent.
Fox Factory’s Sales Vault 79 Percent
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported sales in the second quarter surged 79.2 percent. This increase in sales reflects a 92.4 percent increase in Powered Vehicles Group sales and a 63.9 percent increase in Specialty Sports Group sales.
USA Cycling Sees Record Growth In Cycling Participation
USA Cycling, the national governing body of cycling, reported record participation in national championship events, including mountain biking and pro road, another sign of the strength in growth of cycling participation.
Adidas North America Appoints New President
Adidas said Rupert Campbell will succeed Zion Armstrong as president Adidas North America, effective January 1, 2022.
Chaos/CTR Strengthens Partnership With Head2Toe Sourcing
Chaos/CTR announced plans to continue working with Head2Toe Sourcing as its sales agency of record in Southern California, Arizona and Southern Nevada.
TeamSnap Study Finds Widespread Mental Health Benefits Of Youth Sports
A study from TeamSnap And The Aspen Institute found a connection between youth sports and mental health. Findings include 9-in-10 parents (89 percent) cited mental health as a top reason their kids participate in youth sports, and the majority of parents (52 percent) reported that their kid’s mental and physical fitness decreased during the pandemic.
Rally House Debuts Sooners Flagship Store
Rally House is opening its second store in Oklahoma. Its newest location is in Norman, OK.
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