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SidelineSwap Looks To Bring Re-Seller Market To Sporting Goods
Brendan Candon, SidelineSwap’s CEO, said, “By building a platform that’s hyper targeted on the sporting goods category, and simplifying the selling process, we’ve been able to attract a ton of athletes who otherwise would have let their gear collect dust in a garage.”

PrimaLoft Finds New Investor To Support Growth
Said Mike Joyce, president and CEO of PrimaLoft, “Our new partnership with Victor Capital will provide the capital, commitment and operating support to drive our technological innovation and market development to new levels.”

Aisle Talk, Week Of October 9
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Bump Stock Makers Face Bans, Lawsuits
The clamor over “bump stocks” – the devices used by the Las Vegas shooter to make his rifles fire nearly as fast as machine guns – continues with increasing calls for outright bans and lawsuits arriving.

Aisle Talk, Week Of October 2
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NRA Urges New Rules For Gun ‘Bump-Stocks’
The National Rifle Association on Thursday called for “additional regulations” on bump-stocks, a rapid fire device used by the Las Vegas massacre gunman.

NRA Under Attack Following Mass Shooting
With the NRA (National Rifle Association) coming under broad attack following the Las Vegas mass shooting, another unsettling period appears ahead for the gun industry.

Aisle Talk, Week Of September 25
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Aegis Capital Initiates Coverage On Escalade And Nautilus
Aegis Capital initiated coverage of Escalade Inc. and Nautilus Inc. Both earned a “Buy” rating.

Bass Pro And Cabela’s Celebrate Merger Closing
With a video declaring the two companies were “Moving Forward Together,” Bass Pro on Monday celebrated the closing of its $4 billion merger with Cabela’s.

Under Armour Upgraded, VF Corp Downgraded
KeyBanc Capital Markets on Monday raised its rating on Under Armour due in part to its recent hiring of Patrik Frisk as COO. At the same time, the investment firm lowered its rating on VF Corp. due in its valuation and online weakness at its jeanswear coalition and Timberland.

Aisle Talk, Week Of September 18
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Academy’s Challenges Continue In First Half
Moody’s downgraded the debt ratings of Academy Sports + Outdoors due to “difficult market conditions, including a highly promotional environment for athletic apparel and weak demand for firearms and ammunition,”

Aisle Talk, Week Of September 11
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American Outdoor Brands Slashes Guidance Amid Ongoing Firearms Softening
American Outdoor Brands slashed its earnings guidance for its fiscal year after reporting first-quarter results that missed expectations.