Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. announced that it plans to sell 12.5 million shares in its initial public offering at a projected price range of $11.00 to $13.00. At the midpoint of the price range, the offering will raise $150 million and set t
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Icebreaker Names Global Marketing Chief
Icebreaker named Louise Kuegler chief marketing officer, global marketing effective in mid-April 2014…
The Jones Group Shareholders Approve Merger With Sycamore Partners
The Jones Group Inc. announced that, at today's special meeting, The Jones Group shareholders overwhelmingly voted to approve the agreement pursuant to which affiliates of Sycamore Partners will acquire The Jones Group for $15.00 per share in cash…
The North Face Opens Explore Fund Grant Applications
The North Face announced the opening of the 2014 Explore Fund grant-giving program, which will provide $250,000 in grants to non-profit organizations committed to inspiring the next generation of youth with a passion and stewardship for the outdoors…
Running USA: Half-Marathon Races Growth Slows
Since 2003, per Running USA State of the Sport Reports, the half-marathon has been the fastest growing standard distance in the United States with a 12.5 percent annual finisher growth rate, and moreover, from 2006-12, the number of 13.1 mile finishers gr
E-Lander Mags Doubling Production
After hearing consistent requests from many OEMs and after-market distributors, E-LANDER MAGS, a manufacturer of rifle and pistol ammunition magazines, has decided to meet demands by doubling production…
JD Sports Outdoor Division Acquires Millet Franchisee With 17 Stores
UK-based JD Sports Fashion PLC acquired its second outdoor specialty chain since November, 2013, indicating growing confidence in the Outdoor Division it formed after acquiring Blacks Leisure out of bankruptcy in early 2012…
Specialized Deploys Social Media Platform to Select Dealers
Specialized Bicycle Components launched a version of the popular bicycle-specific social media site Strava to select retailers in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia that enables them to create a community unique to their store…
Grand Trunk Taps Clark to Head National Sales
Grand Trunk has hired Mike Clark as the brand’s national sales manager…
Vault Pro USA Joins with NSSF and Project ChildSafe to promote firearm safety.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation and Vault Pro, a manufacturer of American made safes, vault doors and shelter-safe rooms, announced a new partnership to promote firearm safety in support of NSSF's Project ChildSafe program…
Shoe Carnival Kicks Off First Integrated, National Campaign
Shoe Carnival, Inc. will launch its first integrated national advertising campaign this Sunday, April 6, to kick off the spring season. The campaign accompanies ambitious growth plans for the United States, where the retailer plans to open…
Arctic Ice Now Available HomeDepot.com
Arctic Ice, a manufacturer of thermally regulating cooler panels, announces its partnership with The HomeDepot.com to bring their product offerings to their nationwide customer base…
Grassroots Support Leads to $100,000 Donation for Summer Camp Program
Support from Grassroots Outdoor Alliance has helped Knoxville's Ijams Nature Center land a $100,000 donation for its adventure camp program for the Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley…
Contour Emerges from Receivership
Contour has emerged from receivership under new ownership and begun recruiting dealers for its point-of-view, or POV, cameras. The Provo, UT company said it expects to begin rolling out new cameras later this year…
Modell’s Opening 156th Store in Penn Plaza
Modell’s Sporting Goods is celebrating the opening of their 156th location, arriving in Midtown Manhattan in Penn Plaza at 430 Seventh Ave on the corner of 34th St & 7th Ave…
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