Res Defense Becomes FightLite Industries
Res Defense Systems, a manufacturer of innovative, mission-configurable firearms, parts and accessories, transitioned its company name to FightLite Industries.
Vista Outdoor Opens New Corporate Headquarters
Vista Outdoor Inc. opened its sustainability-focused 33,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Farmington, UT to the public yesterday.
Dive Unit, Tents Obscure Growth at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported flat sales in its fiscal third quarter, ended July 1, as its dive segment, tents sold to large retailers and currency exchange rates dragged down growth and profits compared with a year earlier.
Turner Lands Duluth Trading PR Account
Turner has added Duluth Trading Company to the list of “Modern Outdoor” clients it represents.
Anta Sports Selects US Anti-microbial Vendor
Noble Biomaterials Inc. established a strategic alliance with Anta Sports Products Limited, China’s largest sportswear brand, based in Fujian.
Dick’s Grand Opening in Chesapeake, VA
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening a new Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream store on Friday, August 26 at Greenbrier Square in Chesapeake, VA.
Field & Stream Launches Men’s Denim Line
Outdoor brand Field & Stream is launching its first-ever men’s denim line, available now in Field & Stream stores and online.
Johnson Outdoors’ Sales Impacted By Tent, Diving Declines
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported lower sales and earnings for its fiscal third quarter, ended July 1, 2016, as double-digit profit growth for the company’s fishing and watercraft recreation businesses could not offset slumping tent sales at large retailers and a one-time, non-cash, goodwill impairment charge in its diving segment.
Sleeping Indian Under New Ownership
Sleeping Indian Designs, the wool clothier, is under new ownership.
Standard Manufacturing Company Names Product Manager
Standard Manufacturing Company, LLC, the makers of the DP-12 double pump shotgun, appointed Adam W. Underwood to the position of Sporting Rifle Product Manager.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Surprises On The Upside
A welcoming surprise, Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2016 was busy, upbeat and optimistic.
Top 5 Takeaways From Outdoor Retailer Summer Market – Day 2
Find out the top news and business trends from Day 2 of the OR show in Salt Lake City.
Aisle Talk, Week of August 1
The biggest promotions, acquisitions and strategies to hit the active lifestyle industry this week.
Escalade’s Q2 Sales Expand Double Digits
Escalade Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter of 2016 of $48.5 million, or 10.7 percent higher compared to net sales of $43.8 million for the same quarter in 2015.
Sport Chek’s Comps Gain 7.2 percent in Q2
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited reported second-quarter earnings rose 8.1 percent on a 2.9 percent sales gain.
