Shimano Sees Brisk Bike Components Sales in North America
Shimano Inc. reported sales for the nine months ended Sept. 30 were up nearly 21 percent compared with the same period last year thanks in part to a weaker yen. Sales of of Bicycle Components were brisk in North America, while sales of Fishing Tackle were
Boot Barn Prices IPO
Boot Barn Holdings, a western apparel and footwear retailer with 158 stores in the US, raised $80 million in its initial public offering. The company offered 5 million shares at $16, the high end of its $14-$16 price range…
TIA Data Points to Improving U.S. Tennis Market
Tennis Industry Association reports that wholesale shipments of tennis products improved in the third quarter, with shipments of balls up mid-single digits and sales of high-end racquets up a surprising…
Sequoia Capital Invests in Strava
Strava, the social fitness app that has become popular in the road cycling community, has raised $18.5 million in a Series D funding round with help from Sequoia Capital, a venture capital fund whose more recent successes include Instagram, WhatsApp and S
Strava Raises $18.5 Million in Fresh Capital
Strava, the online network connecting the global community of athletes, has partnered with Sequoia and secured $18.5 million in financing. Existing investors Sigma West and Madrone Capital Partners also participated in the round. This funding will allow S
Sorel Opens First Pop-Up Store
Sorel opened its first-ever seasonal branded retail store at 345 W. 14th St. in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. The store will open on October 30 through February 2015…
GoPro Shatters Q3 Expectations With HERO4 Launch
GoPro Inc. blew through Wall Street expectations Thursday when it reported revenue grew 45.7 percent to $280.0 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 thanks to the highly successful launch of its new HERO4 wearable cameras…
New RSM Joins Crimson Trace
Crimson Trade, a manufacturer and supplier of laser sighting systems and tactical lights for firearms, has selected Dustin Gimmy as the regional sales manager (RSM) for the Midwest States of Missouri, Illinois, Nebraska and Kansas…
ProMag Ind/Archangel Manufacturing Adds Executive
ProMag Industries/Archangel Manufacturing announces the hire of Janelle Bilewitch as their new director of marketing…
Big 5’s Q3 Net Down; Sales Trends Improving
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported a modest decline in third-quarter earnings due to continued softness in demand for firearms, ammunition and related products and the promotional retail climate. But sales turned positive in the second half of the quarter and
Cabela’s Announces Two New Retail Stores
Cabela's Incorporated announced plans to open stores in two new markets: League City, Texas; and Lexington, Kentucky…
Safariland Group Names VP and GM
The Safariland Group a global provider of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, announced that Don Dutton has been appointed vice president and general manager of its Mustang Survival
Timberland President Frisk to Head Aldo Group
Timberland President Patrik Frisk is leaving VF Corp. to take a position as CEO of the Canadian fashion footwear retailer Aldo Group…
Sealskinz Names Blackman Executive Chairman
Sealskinz Ltd. has named Ian Blackman as executive chairman…
Sportsman’s Apparel Partners with KeepAmericaFishing
Sportsman's apparel has announced a collaboration arrangement with the American Sportsfishing Association (ASA) and its public advocacy program KeepAmericaFishing…
