RSG Acquires Detroit’s Running Fit
The Running Specialty Group (RSG)announced Thursday that it had acquired eight specialty running stores in Greater Detroit, Ann Arbor and Traverse City from co-owners Randy Step and Steve Angerman to become part of the Running Specialty Group (RSG). This
HandG Marketing Adds Three New Team Members to Salesforce
H&G Marketing a national manufacturer’s sales and marketing agency for the shooting sports market, announces the addition of three new salesmen to their team…
Safe Reflections Names Global Account Manager
Safe Reflections, a maker of visibility and reflective solutions to the occupational safety, consumer active wear apparel and military training markets, has named Cedra Garcia its global account manager, focusing on the activewear, apparel and footwear se
New Era Cap Opens Premium Team Store at Dodger Stadium
New Era announced the opening of the 'New Era Team Store' located in the right field pavilion plaza of Dodger Stadium. The store is more than 2,200 square feet…
Ugg to Take Over German and Austrian Distribution
Deckers Outdoor Corporation plans to take over Wave & Motion, which has been responsible for Ugg's distribution in the German and Austrian markets, as of July 2014…
Over 80 Million Americans Still Inactive
According to the most recent study from the Physical Activity Council (PAC), 80.2 million Americans age 6 and up, or 27.6 percent, were physically inactive in 2013. This is a decrease of 0.4 percent from 2012 where 80.4 million, or 28 percent, of the popu
Garmin Ltd.’s Fitness Sales Surge in First Quarter
Garmin Ltd. reported revenues at its Fitness segment soared as consumers snatched up its newest Forerunner smart watches and the vivofit, the company¡¯s entry into the rapidly growing fitness band market…
Les Johnson Predator Quest Calls Signs Altus Brands as Distributor
Altus Brands announced that Les Johnson will be the master distributor of Les Johnson’s Predator Quest Mouth Calls…
Safilo Group’s Reports Higher Sports Products Sales in First Quarter
Safilo Group SpA reported sales of Sports Products, which includes its Smith Optics brand, reached €16.1 million in the first quarter, up 0.9 percent, or 4.3 percent in currency-neutral (c-n) terms…
Columbia Sportswear Ups FY14 Guidance on Strong Q1 Results
Columbia Sportswear Company raised its 2014 outlook after announcing record first quarter net sales, a sharp increase in first quarter profits, surging wholesale demand for its fall 2014 products, strong results at its new Chinese joint venture and the ac
Amazon.com Opens Wearable Technology Store
Amazon.com, Inc. launched Tuesday its Wearable Technology store – a one-stop shop where customers can shop activity trackers, smart watches, wearable cameras and more devices from Samsung, Jawbone, GoPro and emerging brands such as Basis and Misfit as we
NSSF Challenges Local Boy Scouts Councils with $50,000 in Grants
Boy Scouts of America Councils that take up the challenge to develop or expand their activities in target shooting and marksmanship can receive a portion of $50,000 in grant funds provided by the National Shooting Sports Foundation…
Administration Limits Exported Mags to 30 Round Capacities
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reports the U.S. State Department has made a “policy decision” to limit the export of 30 round and higher capacity magazines solely to government, law enforcement and military end users…
Osprey Appoints Kenny Ballard as Chief Operating Officer
Osprey Packs, Inc. announced that outdoor industry veteran Kenny Ballard has joined the company in the newly created role of chief operating officer. As COO, Ballard will head up Osprey Packs operations, IT, purchasing, quality and returns as well as huma
Wolverine to Produce Athletic Shoes in Michigan for US Military Recruits
Wolverine Worldwide Inc. is well on its way to producing athletic shoes for U.S. military recruits at its factory in Michigan thanks to a partnership between its Merrell, Saucony and Bates brands, according to Chairman and CEO Blake Krueger…
