The American Sportfishing Association has recognized Big Rock Sports Senior Vice President of Industry Relations Gary Zurn with their Future of Fishing Award…
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Atlanta Arms Announces New Website
Atlanta Arms, a manufacture of range and match ammunition, announces that it has officially launched a new website www.atlantaarms.com) and corporate identity.
Nautilus Gets Cardio Boost in Q2
Boosted by a strong response to its new line of cardio products at Retail as well as continuing strong sales in its Direct segment, Nautilus, Inc. reported sales for the third quarter climbed 27.7 percent to $59.1 million. Net income jumped 79.9 percent t
ShopRunner and Alipay Partner to Offer Retailers Better Access to Chinese Shoppers
ShopRunner announced a new partnership with Alipay that aims to pave the way for China's shoppers to buy directly from U.S. retailers’ e-commerce sites. ShopRunner will launch the service with a select group of existing ShopRunner merchants thi
REI Survey Shows Outdoor Enthusiasts Rearing to Get Outside
REI released results from a survey that indicates 73 percent of American adults who participate in outdoor activities at least once every three months want to spend more time outside next year. That's seven times greater than the number who want to s
The Buckle’s October Comps Slide
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended Nov. 1, 2014 decreased 4.4 percent…
SIA Releases First Results from Downhill Consumer Research Project
There has been no significant growth or decline in the base of people participating in downhill skiing and snowboarding since the mid-1970s, according to a review of data being done as part of Downhill Consumer Intelligence Project (DCIP). The project, w
Mammut Names Two New Rep Agencies
Mammut named the two rep agencies that will handle sales and service for retailers in New England and the territory comprising the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest…
Fit Right Acquired by Former Fleet Feet Franchise Owners
Fit Right, the Pacific Northwest’s nationally-renowned specialty running and walking store, announces that on Nov. 20 the husband-and-wife team of Alan Rice and Susan Zepernick will take ownership of Fit Right as part of the Fleet Feet Sports syste
Spy Inc Resumes Growth in Third Quarter
Spy Inc. reported third quarter sales grew by $800,000, or 8.1 percent in the third quarter thanks to strong goggle sales and continued growth of its prescription frames. Gross margin increased 70 basis points to 49.2 percent…
Descente Ups FY15 Guidance on Strong Asian Sales
Descente Ltd. raised its guidance for fiscal 2015 after reporting big profit gains in the six months ended Sept. 30 as growth in South Korea and other parts of Asia offset a decline in its native Japan and drove up sales 13.8 percent. In North America, wh
Phoenix Footwear Sees Double-Digit Q3 Revenue Gains
Phoenix Footwear Group, Inc., the parent of Trotters and SoftWalk, reported sales from continuing operations for the third quarter increased $794,000 or 14.3 percent to $6.4 million compared to $5.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2013…
Rider Sandals Partners with Rock Band Surfer Blood
Brazilian footwear brand Rider Sandals has signed popular Indie rock band Surfer Blood as the newest member of its growing brand ambassador program. The band, based in West Palm Beach, Florida, embodies the Rider brand’s passion for adventure and wi
2014 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winners Announced
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, unveiled the 2014 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners for both the American League and the National League during a live, hour-long “Baseball Tonight – The 2014 Rawlings Gold Glove A
Kenji Haroutunian to Leave Outdoor Retailer
Outdoor Retailer Show Director Kenji Haroutunian will step down at the end of the month and be succeeded by Marissa Nicholson, according to Emerald Expositions, which owns the biannual trade show. A member of the SGB 40 Under 40 class of 2013, Nicholson
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