With delays in planned launches and further eroding market conditions for firearms, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported second-quarter revenues fell 13.4 percent to $153.7 million. Estimated sell-through of Ruger products from independent distributors t
Category: Footwear
Puma Q2 Profit Falls Less Than Anticipated
Puma reported earnings declined sharply in the second quarter, but earnings were slightly better than analyst's forecasts Sales dipped 0.6 percent on a currency-neutral basis as a 7.1 percent decline in footwear was only partly offset by a 3 percent
Academy Sports to Enter Orlando, FL
Academy Sports + Outdoors will open four stores in the Orlando, FL area in 2015. The four stores will be located in Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Waterford Lakes and Melbourne. In addition, Academy has formed a multi-year partnership with the Univ. of Central Flo
Skechers Expanding European DC
Skechers USA Inc. plans to expand its European Distribution Centre (EDC) in Belgium by an additional 25,000 square meters to make the facility the largest company-operated DC in the Walloon Region at a total size of 70,000 square meters…
NSSF to Hold Sept. Retailer Education Seminar in Denver, CO
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has a NSSF Retailer Education Seminar scheduled from noon to 5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Denver – Southeast, in Denver, Colorado, on September 9…
Mountain Shades Changes Name to Optic Nerve Eyewear
Mountain Shades, Inc., the eyewear maker behind Optic Nerve sunglasses and goggles, is rebranding the company as Optic Nerve Eyewear and will launch a new sub-brand of lower priced sunglasses at Outdoor Retailer next week…
Moody’s Upgrades Wolverine World Wide’s Debt Ratings
Moody's Investors Service upgraded Wolverine World Wide, Inc.'s corporate family rating to Ba2 from Ba3…
Aerosoles Hires Advertising Agency
New York advertising agency DeVito/Verdi has been awarded the advertising duties for Aerosoles…
Dr. Martens to Sponsor Drowners Tour
Dr. Martens AirWair USA announced its first U.S. #STANDFORSOMETHING tour headlined by NYC indie rock band Drowners…
Dick’s SG Relocates Store in Monroeville, PA
Dick's Sporting Goods will be opening its relocated store this week at Monroeville Mall in Monroeville, PA (501 Monroeville Mall). Dick's will be celebrating the grand re-opening beginning at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3…
Eastbay Debuts High School Football Web Series Preparation Nation
Eastbay announced a new digital web series, titled Preparation Nation, about the unique training and pregame rituals of the most elite high school football programs in the U.S. Featuring cameos from top professional football players and some of America
Adidas to Sponsor Eastern Illinois University
Adidas entered into a five-year partnership with Eastern Illinois University. Adidas becomes the official athletic footwear, apparel and accessory brand of the Panthers through the 2019 season. Nike previously outfitted the school…
Catfish Edge Partners with Whisker Seeker Tackle
Catfish Edge, has announced a partnership with Whisker Seeker Tackle, in the development of a new series of fishing rods for catfish anglers and other catfish tackle products…
Nearly 100 Media Outlets Cover SIA Summer Snowdown in Manhattan
SnowSports Industries America (SIA) reports that its 8th annual SIA Summer Snowdown in New York City attracted 78 journalists representing 96 media outlets from television, print and online including Condé Nast Traveler, Cosmopolitan, Esquire, InStyle, Ma
New Balance Signs Sock License
Renfro Corporation has become the official U.S. and Canadian licensee for New Balance socks…
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