Archery Sales Take a Pause
After two years of rapid but slowing growth, archery equipment sales appear to be trailing behind year ago levels. Point-of-sale data collected from about 15,000 retailers by SSI Data shows…
Rakuten Acquires Fit.me
Rakuten Inc., the Tokyo-based e-tailing giant, has acquired a 100 percent stake in Fits.me, a London-based technology company that is helping e-tailers personalize the shopping experience…
GE Capital Expands Inventory Finance Program with Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops and Tracker Marine have extended their inventory financing program with GE Capital to include Fishing Holdings, LLC, a boat manufacturer Bass Pro recently acquired…
POC Appoints North American Bike Sales Manager
POC, manufacturer of helmets, apparel and accessories for cycling and skiing, has named Adam Bookwalter North American bike sales manager. Most recently, Bookwalter served as North American sales and marketing manager for Selle Royal USA…
New York Resort Opens Mountain Biking Park
Windham Mountain Resort in NY celebrated the grand opening July 10 of its lift-serviced Mountain Bike Park of downhill trails for pro- and intermediate- level riders…
Sole Hires Western Reps
Sole, the maker of insoles and sandals, hired Dry Creek Enterprises to represent California, Nevada and Arizona…
Native Eyewear Selects Kinetic as Mid-Atlantic Rep
Native Eyewear has selected Kinetic Representatives LLC to support their sales functions in the Mid-Atlantic area…
White House, NIH Focus on Keeping 50 Plus Active
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is bringing together more than 100 federal, state and local partners under its Go4Life campaign to encourage those 50 and old to move more and stay active for better health with advancing age…
Backcountry Looks to Accelerate Growth
With a new equity partner in TSG Consumer Partners, The Backcountry Group is set to shift to its next gear of growth – both here and abroad. “We believe TSG is going to be a great partner for us as we continue to grow our businesses,” said Bac
Nike Reaches Landmark Deal with Michigan
Marking the richest contract in college sports, Nike reached an agreement to replace Adidas as the uniform sponsor for the University of Michigan. The new Nike deal will last until 2027, with options to extend the deal to 2031…
Performance Sports Group Q4 Impacted by Currency Woes
In reporting preliminary fourth-quarter results, Performance Sports Group Ltd. (PSG) said foreign exchange (FX) impacted fourth-quarter results by 13 cents a share, resulting in adjusted net income of approximately $8 million, or 17 cents per share…
Zozi Raises $30 Million in Financing
Zozi, a startup that hooks merchants up with those seeking travel experiences using proprietary software, raised $30 million in a new round of financing. The new infusion of capital was led by Pritzker Vlock Ventures and included Richard Branson of the Vi
Lids Foundation Announces Grant Awards for First Half of Year
Lids Foundation announced the recipients of its grant awards for the first half of 2015. The philanthropic support arm of Lids Sports Group, Lids Foundation bolsters nonprofits that promote active and healthy lifestyles as well as leadership…
Pope and Young to Teach Ethical Bowhunting to Scholastic 3D Archery Students
Scholastic 3D Archery and The Pope & Young Club announced have partnered to help students and their family members transition from introductory archery to a lifetime of ethical, Fair Chase bowhunting…
Confluence Outdoor Rebalances its Boat Business
Confluence Outdoor disclosed last week millions of dollars in investments and divestments it is making this year to shift resources toward the thriving kayak fishing and SUP markets…
