United Sporting Companies (USC) announces its exclusive North American distribution partnership with global optics manufacturer Meopta…
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Jay Leno Cancels SHOT Show Appearance
The National Shooting Sports Foundation announced that comedian Jay Leno, who was scheduled to appear at the SHOT Show State of the Industry dinner in Las Vegas, has cancelled due to pressure from anti-firearm groups…
Perry Ellis Trims Q3 Loss Amid Shareholder Revolt
Perry Ellis International, which is being pressured by at least two of its largest shareholders to consider breaking up, reported it cut its losses sharply in the third quarter on a 5.3 percent decline in revenue. In its earnings release, and a separate l
Signature Products Group Appoints PR Firm
Signature Products Group (SPG), a producer and licensee of outdoor related products, has retained Howard Communications Inc. for public relations…
USA Archery Memberships Grow in 2014
On the eve of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I” premiere, USA Archery has released membership statistics proving that archery interest has continued to increase dramatically since the premiere of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire̶
Cocona Claims Sheex’s Lawsuit Without Merit
Responding to Sheex Inc.'s patent infringement lawsuit, Cocona Inc., the maker of 37.5 technology, said it “can state in unequivocal terms that the lawsuit is wholly without merit, and we do not believe that Cocona has infringed on these patents.”..
RECALL: 8,000 Leatherman Leap Children’s Multi-tools
Leatherman Tool Group Inc. is recalling about 8,000 of its Leap children's multi-tool because the lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard…
Report: Puma Close to Signing Rihanna
Puma is close to signing superstar singer Rihanna to a major deal to design footwear and apparel, according to a report in the Daily News…
Deckers Brands Appoints SVP, EMEA
Deckers Brands appointed Sergio Azzolari to the role of senior vice president, EMEA, starting on Feb. 2, 2015. He had worked for Luxottica Group…
Icebreaker to Open Store in Calgary
Icebreaker announced the launch of its newest retail “TouchLab” in Calgary’s Chinook Center, one of North America’s highest-performing shopping destinations. Icebreaker now has 13 North American stores…
The Buckle’s Q3 Earnings Flat
The Buckle, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings were essentially flat at $40.6 million, or 84 cents per share. Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended Nov. 1, 2014 increased 1.9 percent…
Nike Pulls Alleged Iverson Shoe
Nike is pulling a shoe after former NBA superstar Allen Iverson, a long-time Reebok sponsor, alleged the shoe was a tribute to him…
Prodeco Technologies Agrees to Acquisition by OTCQB Company
Prodeco Technologies LLC, a Florida e-bike manufacturer, has agreed to be acquired by PayMeOn Inc in an all-stock transaction, according to PayMeOn. In a press release issued Thursday, PayMeOn said it would use 53.4 million of its shares to pay for the 80
SRAM to Co-sponsor Women’s Pro Cycling Team
SRAM and Velocio Apparel will serve as title sponsors of the women's pro-cycling team Velocio Sports in 2015, the team announced…
Leki Renews Contract with Lindsey Vonn
Leki inked an athlete sponsorship renewal agreement with two-time Olympic Medalist and four-time World Cup Champion Lindsey Vonn to last through the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea…
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