After 36 years with Brownells, public relations manager Larry Weeks has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2014…
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NSSF NICS Update
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reports that he November 2014 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,329,688 is the highest November on record for the 16-year-old system, with an increase of 1.7 p
Remington Parent Logs Q3 Loss
Freedom Group, the parent of Remington, reported a loss of $6.4 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 28, against earnings of $30.6 million a year earlier, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Sales slid 27.1 percent to $25
SureFire Appoints New VP of Marketing
SureFire, LLC, a manufacturer of illumination tools, suppressors and tactical products, has appointed Jeff Barger as vice president of marketing and commercial/consumer sales…
NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits Recognized for Growth
The National Rifle Association Annual Meetings & Exhibits has been recognized by the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) as one of the fastest growing trade shows in the United States, by attendance, from 2011-2013. TSNN is the number one online news and resou
Kenji Haroutunian Launches KenjiConsults
Kenji Haroutunian, who recently stepped down as a vice president of Emerald Expositions and director for its Outdoor Retailer show has established KenjiConsults, a consulting business in service to the industry.
Lorpen Introduces Ternua to America
Ternua, a Spanish brand that designs and produces technical mountaineering, climbing and skiing apparel and outerwear, has entered the U.S. market…
Sportsman’s Warehouse Reports 6.2 Comps Decline
Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. reported net sales increased by 4.3 percent as sales from new stores more than offset a decline in hunting and shooting sales that dragged down same-store sales by 6.2 percent. The Utah-based retailer beat its ear
NBA All-Star Chris Paul and Family Star in Kids Foot Locker’s Holiday Campaign
Kids Foot Locker unveiled a new, humorous 30-second television commercial for the holiday season starring NBA All-Star Chris Paul along with Paul's real-life mother, Robin, wife, Jada, and children, Lil' Chris and Camryn…
Delta Apparel Posts Q4 Loss, Says Restructuring Unfinished
Delta Apparel, Inc., which undertook a restructuring in the second quarter amid weakening demand for its Soffe shorts, T-shirt blanks and other cotton basics, reported net sales declined 6.2 percent in the fourth quarter.
Executives also said they anticip
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Adds MarComm Specialist
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Inc. hired this October Emilie Bronson as the new marketing communications specialist for Old Town Canoes & Kayaks, Ocean Kayak, Necky Kayaks and Carlisle Paddles…
Duck Stamp Act of 2014 Awaits President’s Signature
In a major win for wetlands and waterfowl conservation, the U.S. Senate passed the Duck Stamp Act of 2014 on Tuesday…
DuPont Launches Stretchable Ink Materials for Use in Smart Apparel
DuPont Microcircuit Materials (DuPont) has introduced a suite of stretchable electronic ink materials that provide an elegant, manufacturing-ready alternative to many traditional methods of embedding electronics in clothing…
Tilly’s Q3 Profits Slip As Expenses Grow Faster than Sales
Tilly’s, Inc. reported third-quarter earnings slid 16.4 percent to $5.1 million, or 18 cents per share as selling, general and administrative expenses grew 15.4 percent, or more than twice as fast as net sales, which increased 6.1 percent. Same-stor
Luxottica and Intel Partner to Develop Smart Eyewear
Luxottica Group S.p.A unveiled a multi-year R&D collaboration with Intel to incorporate smart technology into its premium, luxury and sports eyewear, which includes Oakley and Ray-Ban sunglasses…
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