Billabong’s New CEO Unveils Turnaround Plan
Billabong’s new CEO Neil Fiske last week outlined a seven-point turnaround plan, which includes rebuilding the company’s global brands, sorting emerging brands, and fine-tuning merchandising strategies with fewer better styles…
Neil Pryde to Retire
Neil Pryde will retire as Managing Director of Pryde Group, effective Dec. 31…
Lids Assumes Retail Concessions for NHL’s Edmonton Oilers
GCO Canada, Inc., a subsidiary of The Lids Sports Group, announced it has been awarded the rights to operate retail concessions inside Rexall Place, the home arena of the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers and its junior team, the Western Hockey League’s E
Finish Line Raises FY Guidance on Q3 Rebound
The Finish Line Inc. earned $2.3 million, or 5 cents a share, in its third quarter ended Nov. 30, rebounding from a loss of $103,000, or less than one cent a share, a year ago. Results were 5 cents ahead of Wall Street's consensus estimate. Comps inc
ARK Defense Group Acquires Osprey Defense
ARK Defense Group announces the acquisition of Osprey Defense LLC, a manufacturer of a self-cleaning piston conversion kits for the AR15/M4/M16 platform…
Evernham Sales Appointed Swab-its Rep Group for Midwest Stat
Super Brush, makers of Swab-its brand firearms cleaning swabs announces that they have appointed the manufacture rep group Evernham Sales Associates, Inc. to represent Swab-its in the Central and Northern Midwest United States…
Epicosity Partners with Evatt Marketing Group
Outdoor marketing firm, Epicosity announces that it has signed an agreement with former FMG executive Steve Evatt and the Evatt Marketing Group to combine efforts in the outdoor and firearm industry…
Sport Chalet Concept Store Honored by ICSC
A new concept store that is at the core of Sport Chalet’s plans to expand into new states was recognized last week by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) for groundbreaking design…
Sports Authority Partners with Shopkick
Shopkick, the shopping app, announced it has partnered with Sports Authority. All shopkick users will earn “kicks” just for walking in, browsing special offers throughout the store, scanning products and making purchases at Sports Authority store location
Jones Snowboards Ups Ante on Splitboard Warranties
Jones Snowboards announced it is offering a three-year warranty on all its Austrian-made splitboards purchased since July 1, 2013, up from two years it offers on its solid snowboards…
Fjällräven Opens Fourth U.S. Store of the Year
Fjällräven opened Thursday its fourth U.S. store of the year in downtown Seattle, marking a heady year of expansion for the Swedish heritage outdoor brand…
Far Bank Enterprises Appoints New VP of Sales
Scott Forristall is named VP of Sales at Far Bank Enterprises…
Independent Sports Supply is Sole Distributor for Simulated Range Targets
Independent Sports Supply, a nationwide distributor for gun brands and shooting supplies announces the addition of Simulated Range Targets to its line of shooting accessories…
SEC Issues Proposed Rule to Amend Regulation A
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is soliciting public comment on a proposed rule aimed at making it easier for companies to exempt securities offerings of up to $50 million annually from the Securities Act of 1933…
Amazon Fashion to Sponsor Footwear Cares
Two Ten Footwear Foundation announced that Amazon Fashion has been named as the title sponsor for the second annual Footwear Cares held during the month of April 2014. In its inaugural year, Two Ten’s Footwear Cares program united 68 footwear compan
