Tactical Holdings Operations Inc. has filed a petition for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is seeking a quick sale of its businesses, including Massif Mountain Gear, which makes fire-resistant outdoor apparel for fire-rescue workers, the military and industri
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VF’s Sports Brands’ Momentum Continues in Q2
VF Corp. reported better-than-expected quarterly profit as its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition racked up its third-straight quarter of double-digit growth. Sales in its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition rose 15.9 percent. The North Face was up 11 percen
SFIA to Help Launch Sports Tech Marketplace at Consumer Electronics Show
In a partnership with the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), the 2015 International CES – commonly known as the Consumer Electronics Show – will see the debut of the Sports Tech Marketplace, a showcase highlighting the latest in sports technolo
Action Sports Firm Pacific Vector to Liquidate
Pacific Vector Holdings Inc., formerly known as Gatorz Inc., is liquidating its three subsidiaries – Ryderz Compound Inc., Reno Wilson Inc. (operating as Gatorz), and PVH DNA Inc. – through voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions. The move was attribute
Pacific Vector Liquidates Failed Action Sports Operations
Ryderz Compound Inc, Reno Wilson Inc. (operating as Gatorz), and PVH DNA Inc. have all filed Chapter 7 petitions in the State of California and will close, according to parent Pacific Vector Holdings Inc…
Kinderhook Acquires Schawbel Corporation
Kinderhook Industries, a private equity firm based in New York, has purchased The Schawbel Corporation, maker of the zone mosquito defense brand, Thermacell…
ASA FishSmart Tackle Program Announces New Phase
As part of the continued growth and evolution of FishSmart, a broad effort within the sportfishing community to improve the survival of fish released by anglers, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) unveiled a new program at the 2014 ICAST how to r
Rocky Brands, Inc. to Broadcast Q2 Fiscal 2014 Financials On-line
Rocky Brands, Inc. announced that the company's conference call to review second quarter fiscal 2014 financial results will be broadcast live over the Internet on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time…
James Overtakes Jordan as America’s Favorite Sports Star
With his celebrated decision to return to play for his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James has moved a step ahead of Michael Jordan to become America's favorite sports star, according to The Harris Poll. In the similar poll last year, the reve
Field and Stream Plans Openings for Columbus, OH and Cary, NC
Field & Stream, owned by Dick's Sporting Goods, announced grand-opening festivities for stores in Columbus, OH and Cary, NC…
Runnings Announces Major Company Expansion
Runnings, which sells hunting and fishing products from more than 30 general merchandise stores in Minnesota, the Dakotas and Montana, is expanding to New York this fall…
K2 Sports to Acquire Squadra
K2 Sports, a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, entered into an agreement to acquire Squadra, the designer and manufacturer of a full line of custom cycling and triathlon apparel. K2 Sports already owns Zoot Sports, which sells triathlon gear to individua
AirSpeed Footwear Signs Pro SkateBoard Legend Pat Duffy
In California Inc., owner of the AirSpeed Footwear Brand, signed legendary professional skateboarder Pat Duffy to the AirSpeed Footwear Pro team…
Nixon Names VP of Sales and GM EMEA
Nixon, the Southern California-based watch and accessories brand, appointed Philippe Gouzes as the brand’s newly appointed vice president of sales and general manager, EMEA. He was most recently at Burton…
House Approves Amendment Banning Changes to Voluntary Recall Rules
The U.S. House passed late Tuesday Amendment 1094 to H.R. 5016, an amendment that stops the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) from making changes that many trade groups argue would greatly reduce legal protections afforded manufacturers who parti
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