Smith and Wesson Lifts Guidance
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. said recent, positive trends in the consumer firearm market had led it to increase its earnings guidance for the third quarter ending Jan. 31 and its full fiscal year…
Bergans USA Hires Reps for Southwest and Southeast
Bergans USA has hired rep group Endless Adventure Sales (EAS) and Beaty Jackson to represent its line in the Southwest and Southeast regions respectively…
Skins Announces Inaugural Non-Sponsorship of FIFA
The Brussels summit on FIFA reform which was held at the European Parliament on Wednesday, Jan. 21 has prompted international sports brand Skins to announce the first ever ‘official’ non-sponsorship of football’s governing body. The non-
Gazelle to Open Fourth Location in Metro Detroit
Gazelle Sports, the West Michigan-based running, soccer and active lifestyle specialty retailer, will open a fourth location this summer, expanding into the Metro Detroit area…
Campbell Sports Named Stanley’s 2014 Agency of the Year
PMI named Campbell Sports as 2014 Agency of the Year for its Stanley brand at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City last week…
Tiger Woods Endorses Full Swing Golf Simulators
Full Swing Golf, a San Diego company specializing in simulation technology for athletics entertainment and training, signed an an exclusive multi-year partnership with Tiger Woods…
Adidas Agrees to Sell Rockport to Berkshire/New Balance Partnership
The Adidas Group entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Rockport business to a new entity formed by Berkshire Partners and New Balance for a total consideration of $280 million, most of which will be paid in cash with the remainder comprised of n
Farm to Feet Selects Canadian Distributor
Farm to Feet has selected Sport Dinaco of Lachine, QC, Canada, to distribute its 100 percent American socks in Canada. Sport Dinaco will introduce the brand into the Canadian Market beginning the summer of 2015…
Unifi Cut Prices, Expands CAFTA Production Under Pressure from Apparel Brands
Unifi Inc. is lowering prices even as it ramps up its yarn capacity in the Americas to keep its customers in the apparel industry happy…
Giant Manufacturing Sales Rebound Strongly in Q4
Giant Manufacturing Co., which is one of the world's largest bicycle manufacturers, reported a dramatic rebound in sales in the fourth quarter…
Jarden Sees Upbeat Q4
Jarden Corporation expects sales in its fourth quarter of at least $2.4 billion, above Wall Street’s consensus estimate of $2.32 billio. Fourth quarter adjusted EPS are expected to meet or exceed the current consensus estimate of $1.11…
Luxottica Reports Strong Q4 Gains
Luxottica Group, the eyewear giant and parent of Oakley, Ray-Ban and Sunglass Hut, reported fourth-quarter revenues rose 13.4 percent, or 7.9 percent in currency neutral (c-n) terms, to €1.87 billion ($2.8 bn)…
OR Show: The Debate of Quality Over Quantity
“Seems light.” That was the summation of thoughts from many retailers and buyers attending last week’s Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. The Winter Market always appears light because the Summer Market typically attracts about 5,000 more a
Polar Partners With MyFitnessPal
Polar has partnered with MyFitnessPal, which claims more than 75 million users, so that consumers can link their Polar Flow and MyfitnessPal accounts to view their nutrition together with activity and training details at once…
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Add Seventh Oregon Location
Sportsman's Warehouse will open a new store in Albany, OR this summer that will mark its seventh location in Oregon. The retailer has announced nine store openings for 2015…
