Golden Viking Sports, LLC, was acquired by Canada-based sporting goods wholesaler INA International on July 1. The deal gives INA the North American license for Diadora, along with all other owned and licensed brands, in the U.S. market. Financial details
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Sturm, Ruger Profits and Margins Increase on 50 Percent Jump in Gun Sales
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Garmin’s Outdoor and Fitness Segments Set the Pace in Q2
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Weyco’s Q2 Net Sales Climb 7 Percent
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Johnson Outdoor Posts Double-Digit Growth in Earnings in Q3
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported double-digit growth in operating profit and net income as successful new products delivered solid revenue gains in the company's 2012 fiscal third quarter ending June 29. Total revenue during the third fiscal quarter wa
Cramer Products Announces New Promotions and Hirings
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Former U.S. Olympians Team Up With Boys and Girls Club of America
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Study Finds That Playing Team Sports Can Reduce Teen Obesity
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Rawlings Sues Wilson for Trademark Infringement of Gold Glove Award
Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. Inc. filed a lawsuit on July 5 against rival Wilson Sporting Goods Co., alleging that it violated Rawlings’ trademark for the original Gold Glove Award. Rawlings moved to file the lawsuit after Wilson had started using a
MusclePharm Names Gary Davis as CFO
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Hibbett to Open Store in Titusville, FL
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Louisville Slugger Partners With Perfect Game USA
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NOCSAE Warns Athletes and Parents to Read Concussion Claims
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Pennsylvania High School Board Member Calls For Ban of High School Football
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NSGA’s Kasen to Retire
After 31 years of service to the sporting goods industry and the association's members, NSGA's Director of Research & Information Services, Dan Kasen, will retire effective November 2, 2012…
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