SIA Sets New Dates, Exhibitors for 2014 Sourcing Snow
Thanks to a successful inaugural Sourcing Snow in 2013 and positive industry feedback, the Sourcing Snow exhibit showcasing component manufacturers will remain open the entire length of the 2014 SIA Snow Show (Jan. 30-Feb. 2). It will relocate to the Show
Kwik Goal Signs Brad Guzan as Player Representative
Kwik Goal has finalized an agreement with U.S. Men’s National Team and Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan which names Guzan as a Kwik goal player representative. Guzan will be providing blogs for kwikgoal.com describing his experiences with the U.S.
New Gander Mountain Store Coming To Raleigh, NC
Gander Mountain is expanding it's network of outdoor specialty stores with a new location in the Raleigh, North Carolina 'Triangle' (Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill) region…
Derby Cycle Names New Managing Director
Derby Cycle AG, which is Germany largest bicycle manufacturer, named a new managing director to help guide its international growth…
Sierra Trading Post Selects Bloggers for its Social Media Hub
Sierra Trading Post has selected 10 bloggers to contribute to a new section on its social media hub devoted to outdoor recreation. Ranging from residents of Los Angeles to a woman who has lived out of her car for two years, the bloggers will write about a
Cabela’s Partners With NSSF To Promote Firearm Safety
The National Shooting Sports Foundation and Cabela's Inc. announced a new partnership to promote firearm safety in support of NSSF's Project ChildSafe program…
Costa Inc. Fetches Rich Valuation in Essilor Bid
Just two months after divesting its Cross pen business and renaming itself to unlock the value of its rapidly growing sunglasses business, Costa Inc. agreed to be acquired by optics giant Essilor International at a premium price that rivals the valuation
Nathan Appoints Eastern Regional Sales Manager
Nathan, the make of hydration, visibility, and essential performance gear, hired y Wivell as the brand’s eastern regional sales manager…
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…
