Smith and Wesson to Buy back $15 Million in Shares
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. said Tuesday that it plans to buy back up to $15 million of its stock and has eliminated its “poison pill” provision.
Saucony Announces Run4Good Recipients
Saucony and the Saucony Run for Good Foundation, established to help combat childhood obesity by providing financial support to community-based youth running programs, announced its latest round of grant winners. Since 2006, the Saucony Run For Good Found
Benchmade Knife Launches Law Enforcement Division
Benchmade Knife Company has established a new law enforcement division to directly address the needs of law enforcement individuals and agencies…
Foot Locker Supports Fred Jordan Mission
About 60 Foot Locker associates sorted and organized 4,000 pairs of brand new athletic shoes and socks for what has become America's largest Back-to-School Giveaway, thanks to a unique partnership with Fred Jordan Missions & Foot Locker…
NYC, Marine Corps Marathons Ban Hydration Vests
In wake of the April 15 bombings at the Boston Marathon, both the New York City Marathon and Marine Corps Marathon have banned hydration vests. The list of banned items at the New York City Marathon includes strollers, vests with pockets, and “costu
Dick’s SG Partners with Outdoor Channel Around Hunting Season
Dick's Sporting Goods is gearing up for the 2013-2014 hunting season by partnering with Outdoor Channel to launch its seventh annual Gear Up and Go sweepstakes, which will run during the entire month of October…
National Parks Service Goes Dark
Because of the shutdown of the federal government caused by the lapse in appropriations, the National Park Service closed all 401 national parks and even its web site Tuesday. The NPS estimates visitors spend $76 million a day in communities adjoining it
Active Network to Be Acquired for $1.05 Billion in Cash
Vista Equity Partners has agreed to pay $1.05 billion in cash for Active Network, which is used by millions of people to register in races, reserve camp sites and enroll in sports leagues…
Dick’s SG To Open Two Stores in Georgia
Dick's Sporting Goods announced grand opening festivities for new stores in Athens, GA and Gainesville, GA as well as the grand reopening of a remodeled store in Leawood, KS…
Balega Launches Redesigned Website and New Packaging
Balega, the performance sock brand, has launched a redesigned website that streamlines Balega’s product offering while providing a window into the brand’s unique story. The newly launched site also aligns with the introduction of slick new soc
K2 Canada Appoints New Sales Rep for Southern Ontario
K2 Canada has named ski-industry veteran, Chris Thomson, as the new sales representative for K2 Skis in the Southern Ontario region…
ICSC Forecasts Holiday Sales Will Outpace 2012 Rate
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is forecasting a 3.4 percent increase in sales for the traditional November-December holiday period, even though retailers are expecting a more modest spending season…
Patagonia Opens NYC Surf Store
Patagonia opened Patagonia Bowery, the brand's first surf store on the East Coast. The store is opened at 313 Bowery in New York City…
Under Armour Hires Ad Agency to Support Women’s Push
Under Armour selected Droga5, based in New York, as its lead agency to create campaigns for women’s products…
Beyond Clothing Names Multiple Additions to Staff.
Beyond Clothing, a technical clothing designer and manufacturer for the outdoor industry and professional user community, has hired several outdoor industry experts to manage increased production capabilities…
