Sport Chek, Acquisition Drive FGL Sports Growth in Q3
Comparable store sales at FGL Sports increased 6.3 percent in the third quarter as a result of strong sales of equipment, apparel and footwear at its flagship Sport Chek banner, parent company Canadian Tire Corp. reported…
Backcountry.com Growth Fall Below Industry Average in Third Quarter
Revenue growth slowed to the mid-single-digit range at Backcountry.com in the third quarter, or well below the average for U.S. online retailers during the period…
Stephen Curry Extends Partnership with Zamst
Zamst, a leader in high-performance sports protective equipment, announced a continuation of its
worldwide endorsement deal with professional basketball star Stephen Curry…
Head NV Reports Flat Sales for First Nine Months Ended Sept. 30
Head NV reported sales declined 1.0 percent in the nine months ended Sept. 30, compared to the prior year, but were up 0.9 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms. Racquet Sports, Diving and Licensing divisions all grew sales in c-n terms, while Winter Sp
Costa Inc. to be Acquired by Essilor International
Costa Inc., previously known as A.T. Cross, announced an agreement whereby Essilor International will acquire all outstanding shares of the company for $21.50 per share. This corresponds to an enterprise value of approximately $270 million. The all-cash o
American Sportfishing Association Appoints New Industry Relations Vice President
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announces that Glenn Hughes, a sportfishing industry veteran, will be the new vice president of industry relations starting December 1, 2013…
MINOX USA Hires G.B. Stumpp and Associates
Minox, USA, Inc., a manufacturer of riflescopes, binoculars and optics serving the outdoor industry has announced the hiring of G.B. Stumpp & Associates as its sales agency in the Northeast…
Stoeger Industries Unveils New Website
Stoeger Industries' new responsive website gives visitors the flexibility and ease of accessing Stoeger's firearm information from any digital device.
Shoebuy.com Launches Charitable Shopping Campaign
Shoebuy.com has again partnered with National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, Oxfam America, The Home for Little Wanderers and Two Ten Footwear Foundation to support these organizations during their busy end of year fundraising campaigns…
The Buckle Posts Small Comp Gain in October
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales increased 2.6 percent in October…
Bangladesh Board Recommends Doubling Minimum Wage
A government appointed board in Bangladesh voted Monday to recommend nearly doubling the minimum wage for the country’s garment workers in a move that disappointed both factory owners and workers, the New York Times reported…
Backcountry.com Growth Slows in ‘Off Quarter’
Revenue growth slowed to the mid-single digit range at Backcountry.com in the third quarter, according to Liberty Interactive Corp. President and CEO Greg Maffei.
Nike Names New Vice President of Action Sports
Nike, Inc. announced that effective immediately Scott LeClair, currently VP and GM of Nike Skate and Nike Snow, will become Nike's new VP of Action Sports. He will be responsible for leading the category as well as for Hurley International, LLC. Nike
Under Armour CEO Partners With University Of Maryland For Nationwide Business Competition
Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Cupid's Cup Business Competition, presented by Under Armour founder and CEO Kevin Plank and the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. The annual competition offers the count
The Outdoor Foundation Finds Participation in Camping Slid Significantly in 2012
Participation in camping declined significantly in 2012 from 2011, according to a new study released Wednesday by The Outdoor Foundation and sponsored by The Coleman Company, Inc. The report found that 38 million Americans, or 13 percent of Americans over
