In May 2008, Jay Allen, a former financial analyst for a medical devices manufacturer, jumped headfirst into the outdoor specialty business with his purchase of Northern Lights Trading Co. in Bozeman, MT. The purchase included both the Northern Lights sto
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Lafuma Group America Completes Acquisition of Eider and Killy Brands
The Lafuma Group's US subsidiary has successfully completed its acquisition and full integration of two leading French ski brands, Eider and Killy. The company said the combination of Eider and Killy strengthens the group's already diverse portf
Amer Sports’ Rights Offering Oversubscribed
According to preliminary calculations, a total of approximately 72.1 million shares were applied to be subscribed for in Amer Sports rights offering. Compared to a total of approximately 48.5 million shares offered, this represents a total subscription le
Insight Technology Adds All Sports as Distributor
Insight Technology, a provider of tactical lasers, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment, has added All Sports, a member of the Big Rock Sports group, as its newest commercial distributor…
Pete Brownell to Run for NRA Board
Pete Brownell, president of the Iowa-based gunsmithing supply company, Brownells has announced that he is running for a seat on the NRA Board of Directors…
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Polar Bear Critical Habitat
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a proposal to designate critical habitat for the polar bear, and will open a 60-day public comment period on the measure. The critical habitat proposal identifies habitat in three separate areas or units: b
ATF, U.S. Attorney, and Firearms Industry Join Forces to Stop Illegal Firearms Purchases in San Diego
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and representatives from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) – the trade association for the firearms industry – have announced a major campaign to reduce significantly the illegal
Remington, Marlin Parent Confirms IPO; Reports Q2 Results
Cerberus Capital is planning an initial public offering of stock in its Freedom Group, Inc. business, which manufactures and markets firearms under the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, DPMS, H&R, L.C. Smith, Parker, Dakota Arms, Miller Arms, and Nesika bran
Remington, Marlin Parent Posts Q2 Sales; Confirms Plans for IPO
Freedom Group, Inc., which manufactures and markets firearms under the Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, DPMS, H&R, L.C. Smith, Parker, Dakota Arms, Miller Arms, and Nesika brand names, reported in an SEC filing that it sold appoximately 1.1 million long gun
Danner and Partners Donate over $10,000 to Marines Deployed Overseas
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. said its Danner brand raised over $10,000 for the Marine Corps Family Foundation during a fundraising reception that took place earlier this month at Quantico, VA…
Runners to Run NYC Marathon in Rockports
The Rockport Company said a team of runners led by Andy Baldwin of “The Bachelor: An Officer and a Gentleman” fame, will don DresSports 2 for the 2009 NYC Marathon, the world’s most widely-watched marathon…
Maker of Rayon Clothes Barred from ‘Bamboo’ Claim
The Federal Trade Commission has announced a settlement with a company that allegedly falsely claimed its rayon products are made of bamboo fiber, retain bamboo’s antimicrobial properties, and are biodegradable…
Decker’s Q3 Revenues Boosted 15.8% by UGG
Decker's Outdoor Corporation reported net sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 increased 15.8% to $228.4 million from $197.3 million in the year-ago period. Diluted EPS increased 31.5% to $2.59 versus $1.97 for the year-ago period. Domestic sal
Rocky’s Q3 Sales Slide 8.1%; Earnings Up 17.2%
Rocky Brands, Inc. said net sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 were $66.6 million versus net sales of $72.5 million in the third quarter of 2008. The company’s earnings before income taxes increased 53.4% to $4.4 million in third quarter 200
Gore-Tex Partners with Soles4Souls
W.L. Gore & Associates has partnered with Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity dedicated to providing shoes to people in need, to launch the GORE-TEX brand 'How Far Can One Pair Go?' national shoe drive and footwear promotion…
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