Guns and Shooting Online presented their 2009-2010 Rifle Ammunition of the Year Award to Remington Managed-Recoil centerfire ammunition, according to a release by the Madison, NC-based firearm and ammunition manufacturer…
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United Airlines Changes Antler and Animal Horn Policy
After months of negotiations, the National Rifle Association and Safari Club International have announced a change in the antler and animal horn policy for United Airlines…
Paddlesports – A Look Ahead at 2010…
Looking ahead at the upcoming paddlesports season is a lot like running a river for the first time. Even if you think you know what lies ahead, you’re never sure until you round the corner for yourself…
Matrix Acquires LineDrive
Baseball, softball and fast pitch catalog and on-line equipment retailer LineDrive was acquired by Florida sporting goods conglomerate Matrix Group Limited, Inc. Financial details of the sale were not released…
Finish Line Q3 Sales Slip 0.2%; Comps Up 1.7%
The Finish Line, Inc. reported recently net sales for the third quarter ended Nov. 28 slipped 0.2% to $240.1 million versus net sales of $240.6 million a year ago. As previously disclosed, the company exited the Man Alive business effective July 4, 2009.
Quiksilver’s Q4/FY09 Top Lines Slide Low Teens; Brands to Refocus on Core Markets
Following up on a third quarter that saw it post a small profit despite weakness in all three regions, Quiksilver, Inc. reported results for the fourth quarter of 2009 were better-than-expected as the surf and skate giant implemented numerous cost cuts to
Essilor Acquires FGX International Holdings
French opthalmic-lens giant Essilor International plans to acquire FGX International Holdings, the Smithfield, RI-based owner of Foster Grant, Gargoyles, Ironman, Champion and Body Glove sunglasses. Under the terms of the merger, FGX International shareh
Delta Apparel Acquires Custom Clothing Business
Delta Apparel Inc has agreed to buy graphics apparel business Art Gun Technologies LLC in a move that takes it into the customized apparel market for the first time. Through its “virtual art studio,” Art Gun provides shoppers the ability to design apparel
Advanced Sports Acquires Oval Concepts
Advanced Sports, Inc., which owns Kestrel, Breezer, Fuji and other bike brands, is buying the cycling components company Oval Concepts. ASI said it has purchased the Oval Concepts brand, trademarks and tooling and has entered into a license agreement for
Gramicci Finds Growth Partner in Haggar
Haggar Clothing Co., the men's dress and casual apparel giant, has secured the master license agreement for the Gramicci brand. The current Gramicci team will continue to operate the business under a licensed agreement but is expected to benefit from
True Temper Completes Financial Restructuring
True Temper Sports, Inc. completed its financial restructuring plan in bankruptcy proceedings. An investor group led by Newport Global Advisors and Providence Equity Partners joined together to acquire a majority equity interest in the golf shafts and per
Amer Won’t Sell Mavic Cycling Business
Amer Sports has decided to keep France-based bicycle component unit Mavic. Amer had announced in September it was mulling “strategic alternatives” with respect to Mavic…
SGMA Launches Trade Association for Fitness Manufacturers
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) has created the Association of Fitness Industry Retailers & Manufacturers (AFIRM) to cater to the government affairs, educational and market research needs of fitness industry manufacturers and retailers
American Footwear Act Reintroduced in the House
Reps. Joseph Crowley (D., N.Y.) and Kevin Brady (R., Texas) reintroduced legislation in the House of Representatives that would eliminate duties on certain types of lower-priced and children’s footwear…
Duties on Some Outdoor Footwear Poised to Skyrocket Dec. 31
Makers of certain types of waterproof, breathable outdoor footwear were warned to brace for a huge increase in duties last week after it appeared an agreement to pass a miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB) through Congress collapsed…
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