Grassroots Outdoor Alliance has admitted Tennessee outdoor specialty retailer Mahoney’s Outfitters as its newest retail member…
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Shimano Lands Big Q1 Gains Thanks to Weak Yen, Looming Tax
Shimano Corp. reported that depreciation of the yen and a looming Japanese consumption tax drove double-digit sales increases in both its bicycling and fishing segments in the first quarter by 2.5 percent…
Mizuno’s Nine Months Gains Led by Americas
Mizuno Corp. reported revenues rose 9.3 percent in the nine months ended Dec. 31. Operating profits jumped 53.4 percent. Operating profit were up 67.5 percent in the Americas…
DSW Completes Acquisition of Initial Interest in Town Shoes
DSW Inc. announced the closing of its initial acquisition of Town Shoes Limited, the largest footwear and accessories retailer in Canada, for CAD$75.5 million (US $68.7 million) in cash. DSW Inc. acquired a 49.2 percent interest…
ATK Secures 300 Win. Magnum Ammunition Contract with U.S. Army
ATK has been awarded a Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Army for the production of Mk248 Mod 0, 190-grain and Mk248 Mod 1, 220-grain 300 Win.Magnum (Win Mag) rifle ammunition…
Bill Hicks and Co., Ltd Adds Armscor Precision Products
Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd., a full-line distributor for hunting and shooting industries, has added Armscor Precision International products to their product line…
Japan See Rising Number of Female Hunters
More Japanese women are choosing to avoid the traditional kimono for hunting garb and a rifle…
TYR Sport and USA Triathlon Renew Gold-Level Agreement
TYR Sport and USA Triathlon announced the renewal of their Gold-Level Partnership through 2016. This relationship designates TYR as the National Governing Body's official supplier in several categories, including swimwear; triathlon competition and t
Wilson Appoints New G.M. of Racquet Sports
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. announced the return of Hans-Martin Reh to the company after a 17-year absence, as the general manager of racquet sports. His time away included a 14-year stint at Nike…
Ben Hogan to Return to Equipment Business
Perry Ellis International announced that the iconic Ben Hogan brand will return to the business of club-making in 2015 via a licensing agreement with EIDOLON Brands, LLC. This re-introduction of Ben Hogan golf clubs coincides with the 60th anniversary of
Winter Olympics Give FGL Sports Same-Store Sales Lift in First Quarter
FGL Sports sales grew 1.7 percent to C$379.4 million and same-store sales 6.4 percent in the first quarter ended March 29, as cold weather and excitement over Canada’s Olympic hockey team drove growth in sales of winter apparel and hockey jerseys…
HiViz Shooting Systems Engages New Agency
HiViZ Shooting Systems has retained Morrison Creative Company, Inc. based in Cody, Wyoming as their creative agency of record…
Brunswick and Mercury Marine Name New Top Executives
Mark D. Schwabero assumes the role of president and chief operating officer at Brunswick Corporation and John Pfeifer will now head Mercury Marine…
Ruger Announces New ShopRuger.com Web Presence
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced the launch of a new Sportswear & Accessory eCommerce web presence at ShopRuger.com…
Head NV’s Says Winter Sports Sales Helped Cut Usual First Quarter Loss
Head NV reported its sales increased 1.6 percent to €70.4 million ($97mm) in the first quarter ended March 31 compared to the same quarter a year earlier as sales by its Winter Sports division more than offset declines or flat sales at its three oth
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