Rawlings Gets Assist From MLB In Sale

Seidler Equity Partners partnered with Major League Baseball to acquire Rawlings for $395 million. Said Mike Thompson, EVP of marketing at Rawlings, in an interview with SGB, “Rawlings has always been joined at the hip with Major League Baseball.”

Duluth Holdings Beats On Income, Misses On Revenue

Duluth Holdings Inc. reported first-quarter net income that beat analysts’ estimates and revenue that fell short. The apparel and accessories company posted a net loss of $0.7 million, or 2 cents per diluted share, compared to net income of $0.4 million, or 1 cent per diluted share in the prior year-first quarter. Analysts expected a loss of 5 cents per share.

Montane Expands U.S. Sales Force In Key Markets

Neskowin Outdoor Inc., the North American brand management and distribution firm for Montane, a leading U.K.- based technical apparel brand, announced the expansion of the brand’s North America sales presence.

Giving The Gift Of Light To Our Military

In recognition of  Military Appreciation Month, MPOWERD will donate one Luci EMRG light to U.S. Servicemen through Operation Gratitude for every MPowerd Luci Americana light purchased.

Riddell Kicks Off Fourth Annual Smarter Football Program

Riddell on Tuesday announced the launch of the company’s annual Smarter Football initiative. Special for the fourth season of the program, Riddell and brand ambassador and strategic advisor Peyton Manning teamed up to unveil ’18 in 18′, inviting teams to apply for 18 total equipment grants–increasing the amount from previous years’ 10.