Dick’s Sporting Goods Ups Guidance on Solid Fiscal Q4 Comps
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. has increased its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2013 expectations after reporting that fiscal fourth quarter 2013 consolidated same-store sales exceeded expectations. Consolidated same-store sales, adjusted for the s
Cablz Sues Chums for Patent Infringement
Cablz, Inc. has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Chums, Inc. in United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama…
Amogear Plans to Enter the MMA Apparel Industry
Amogear, Inc. announced that they will be entering into the mixed martial arts (MMA) apparel market…
Two Ten Footwear Foundation Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Two Ten Footwear Foundation celebrated its 75th anniversary on the steps of the Massachusetts State House with the presentation of a citation issued by Governor Deval Patrick. The citation recognizes the Foundation’s 75 years of outstanding service
Eddie Bauer, 14 Others Join The Conservation Alliance
Eddie Bauer is among 15 new outdoor companies that have joined The Conservation Alliance since August 2013. Other new members include…
ATF Extending Term of Import Permits to Two Years
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has published a new Final Rule that, effective April 8, 2014, extends the standard term of import permits for firearms, ammunition, and defense articles from one year to two years…
GoPro Plans IPO
GoPro announced Friday that the Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a proposed initial public offering of its stock that it filed confidentially in early February. The company filed under a new process that enables companies with annual revenu
Scarpa Signs World Cup Boulderer Alex Puccio
Alex Puccio, one of the most accomplished boulderers in the world, will join the athlete ambassador roster for Scarpa…
Currency Gains, Parts Sales and China Fuel Shimano’s Double-Digit Q4 Growth
Despite a difficult year for the bicycling industry Shimano Group reported strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter and for all of 2013 thanks to currency gains, strong sales of replacement parts for bicycles and growing demand for its sport bikes in C
NSSF Opens Up ‘Premium’ Membership to All Retail Members
In conversations during the past few months, an overwhelming majority of new National Shooting Sports Foundation retail members have asked NSSF about its Premium Retailer Membership…
ArmaLite, Inc. Announces New President
ArmaLite, Inc. announces the appointment of Tommy Thacker as new corporate President…
Whistler Blackcomb Says Fiscal Q1 Results Reflect Pricing Power
The Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb ski resorts reported nearly flat sales in the fourth quarter thanks to higher spending by fewer visitors, their controlling shareholder reported last week…
Intrawest Resorts IPO Disappoints
Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc. initial public offering fell short of expectations last week when the company’s shares debuted about 25 percent below their target range…
Fox Factory Says Early Shipments Boosted Fourth Quarter Results
Fox Factory Holding Corp. expects to report net sales grew nearly 15 percent in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2013 of 2013 thanks in part to $3 million in sales it had not expected to occur until early this spring…
Jack Wolfskin 2013 Sales Decline As Competition Rises at Home
Jack Wolfskin GmbH reported sales declined 7.9 percent in 2013 due in part to fierce competition in its home markets of Germany and Austria and a restructuring of its sales force. The German company said sales of its outdoor apparel, footwear and equipmen
