FGL Sports Turns in Another Strong Quarter
FGL Sports saw retail sales increased 13.0 percent and same-store sales grow 8.5 percent in the third quarter over the same quarter last year, reflecting strong growth across key banners. At its flagship Sport Chek banner, comps grew…
The Mako Group Adds to Marketing Team
The Mako Group offers a large selection of weapon accessories serving the military serving the military and shooting industries. To enhance their marketing efforts, the Mako Group has announced the hiring of naming Bernadette Costello as their new marketi
ASA Honors Big Rock Sports Executive
The American Sportfishing Association has recognized Big Rock Sports Senior Vice President of Industry Relations Gary Zurn with their Future of Fishing Award…
Federal Premium Signs Golob as Brand Ambassador
Federal Premium Ammunition announces it has partnered with champion shooter Julie Golob…
Nautilus Gets Cardio Boost in Q2
Boosted by a strong response to its new line of cardio products at Retail as well as continuing strong sales in its Direct segment, Nautilus, Inc. reported sales for the third quarter climbed 27.7 percent to $59.1 million. Net income jumped 79.9 percent t
Bogs Drives Weyco’s Q3 Top-Line Growth
Carried by a 37 percent hike in its Bogs line, Weyco Group Inc. reported third-quarter revenues advanced 5.2 percent to 87.4 million. Bogs gains were driven by higher sales volumes across all major distribution channels and reflected both pent-up demand a
Skullcandy Resumes Double-Digit Growth in Q3
Skullcandy Inc. reported a strong profit turnaround in the third quarter as its top-line boasted a 16.1 percent gain. On a conference call with analysts, Hoby Darling, Skullcandy’s CEO, said the company was planning for growth between 7 percent and
REI Survey Shows Outdoor Enthusiasts Rearing to Get Outside
REI released results from a survey that indicates 73 percent of American adults who participate in outdoor activities at least once every three months want to spend more time outside next year. That's seven times greater than the number who want to s
Balega Supports Veterans with Training Sock
Balega, the performance sock brand in the run and outdoor specialty markets, is celebrating Veterans Day through the launch of its Enduro Physical Training sock. Fifty cents from the sale of each sock will be donated to Homes for our Troops, an organizati
The Buckle’s October Comps Slide
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended Nov. 1, 2014 decreased 4.4 percent…
Fit Right Acquired by Former Fleet Feet Franchise Owners
Fit Right, the Pacific Northwest’s nationally-renowned specialty running and walking store, announces that on Nov. 20 the husband-and-wife team of Alan Rice and Susan Zepernick will take ownership of Fit Right as part of the Fleet Feet Sports syste
White Sierra Hires New Sales Leadership
White Sierra, the outdoor sportswear and outerwear company, hired Chris Elkins as EVP of sales and operations, and Nick Schwartz as VP sales, to drive sales, further integrate the rep force with the brand and spearhead new initiatives as the company expan
Under Armour Signs US Soccer Star Jermaine Jones
Under Armour added Jermaine Jones to its roster of athletes. The central midfielder is coming off a strong performance for the US Men's National Team in Brazil and recently joined the New England Revolution of MLS…
PrimaLoft Adopts Responsible Down Standard
PrimaLoft, Inc. has adopted the Responsible Down Standard and said it has nearly doubled the number of brand partners who will use its Performance Down Blend and introduce PrimaLoft Black Insulation Down Blend for Fall ’15…
Liberty Safe Reports 44 Percent Decline in Third Quarter Sales
Liberty Safe saw sales of its gun safes plummet 44 percent to $15.3 million in the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared to the corresponding quarter ended Sept. 30, 2013…
