California-based shoe retailer WSS plans on opening as many as 23 Brand Jordan Shops within its stores by the end of 2015…
Category: Outdoor
Smith and Wesson Agrees to Acquire Battenfeld
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation agreed to acquire Battenfeld Technologies Inc. for $130.5 million in cash with the aim of creating a new accessories division that will accelerate sales to big box hook and bullet retailers…
RECALL: 531 Kona Wo Fat Bikes
Kona Bicycle Company of Ferndale, WA has recalled about 531 of its 2014 Wo Fat Bike model because its Two Fat Disc Fork can break and create a fall hazard…
Kokatat Names Finalist in Running for Sassy Trophy
Kokatat announced the finalists for the 2015 American Made Outdoor Gear Awards, which celebrates the stories of outdoor products companies committed to manufacturing and sourcing in the United States. The winners will be announced at…
Patagonia to Hold Clothing Swap Events on Black Friday
Patagonia has tapped the start-up Yerdle.com to run events at eight Patagonia stores on Black Friday where customers can swap used Patagonia apparel for something “on the rack.” Customer who can't find something they like can exchange their used appa
Lowa Boots Kicks in Cash to Lure More North American Climbers to Bozeman Ice Festival
Lowa Boots has stepped up to offer an additional $3,500 in prize money to lure more North American climbers to next month's North American Ice Climbing World Cup event, which will be held at the Bozeman Ice Festival for the first time…
TSD Adds Battle Rifle Company Products to Offerings
Total Service Distributors LLC. (TSD) announces the exclusive offering of Battle Rifle Company's BR4 Attaché and BR4 Trooper rifles…
RSG Acquires Run Colorado
The Running Specialty Group (RSG) has acquired Run Colorado, increasing its stake in the Colorado market to five shops, including the four operated by Boulder Running Company…
SCARPA North America Partners with National Ski Patrol
SCARPA North America has signed on as an official alpine touring and telemark ski boot sponsor of the National Ski Patrol…
SIG SAUER Launches Redesigned Web Store
The new SIG Store features an advanced search function, with filtering options that allows shoppers to find products by firearm type, specific gun model, caliber, apparel type, color, size, price and several other options…
Apex Ski Boots Offers Equity Via Crowdfunding Site
Apex Ski Boots, a Boulder, CO designer of modular, high performance ski boots, this week became one of the first sporting goods companies to announce an equity offering through the crowd funding site CircleUp…
Under Armour Senior Advisor Steps Down
Under Armour Inc. disclosed that Byron K. Adams Jr. has left his post as senior advisor to Chairman and CEO Kevin Plank, effective Friday…
Florida Legalizes Hunting with Suppressors
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted unanimously on 11/21/14 to repeal the 57 year old prohibition on the use of firearm suppressors for taking deer, gray squirrels, rabbits, wild turkeys, quail, and crows…
Reebok Acquires Luta Sportswear
Reebok International, which is owned by Adidas, has acquired has the U.K.-based, boxing and martial arts brand, Luta. Reebok also established a long-term alliance with Fight for Peace, a non-profit organization which combines boxing and martial arts with
Dahon Celebrates Opening of New Chinese Factory
Dahon, the world's largest producer and marketer of folding bikes, celebrated its move to larger manufacturing facilities earlier this month that will enable it to double production to 1 million bikes a year…
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