Inteliscope Inks Sales Rep Agreements
Inteliscope, LLC, a firearm mount manufacturer and provider of smartphone device apps, announced the signing of agreements with three different sales representation firms…
Ugg Launches Holiday Ad Campaign
Ugg Australia unveiled a multi-channel campaign, titled “Twinkling Lights,” created to showcase “how the holidays are full of magic” with a focus on a “glittering update” to the classic short boot…
Victorinox Swiss Army Names Sales Chief for Timepiece Business
Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc. (VSAI) has appointted Rich Rosenfeld as vice president of sales for the company’s U.S.-based Timepiece business…
Sheex Sues 37.5 for Patent Infringement
Sheex Inc. has sued Cocona Inc. for patent infringement, alleging that its Sleep 37.5 sheets infringe on two patents Sheex received in 2013 to protect inventions it developed through years of research and development. The lawsuit marks the third Sheex has
Perry Ellis Faces Stockholder Revolt
Perry Ellis International Inc. was called out publicly late Tuesday by two influential shareholders for failing to appoint a special committee to explore strategic alternatives. The investors, who own a 6.3 percent stake in the apparel and brand managemen
Modell’s to Sponsor NYCFC
New York City Football Club (NYCFC) has announced Modell's Sporting Goods as their official sporting goods retail partner as they gear up for their inaugural Major League Soccer Season…
Vista Outdoors Spin-Off Still On
Alliant Techsystems Inc. is moving ahead with plans to spin off its Sporting Group business, which includes Bushnell Optics, as Vista Outdoors. ATK had put the deal on hold pending a review of its proposed merger with Orbital Sciences Corp. following the
GoPro to Raise $100 Million in Secondary Offering
GoPro plans to raise $100 million in a secondary offering that will raise about $708 million for its current shareholders, including approximately $315 million for a trust controlled by founder Nicholas Woodman and his wife Jill Woodman, according to esti
Hillsound Equipment Welcomes Camille Egdorf to Fly Fishing Ambassador Team
Hillsound Equipment, the maker of winter and fishing footwear traction and gaiters, added fly fishing guide, Camille Egdorf, to the brand’s ambassador team…
Performance Sports Group Adds Board Member
Performance Sports Group Ltd., the parent of Bauer, announced that Larry Lucchino, president/CEO of the Boston Red Sox, has joined the company’s board of directors…
HeavySwing Partners to Enhance Player Development
The Baseball Factory and Softball Factory will use HeavySwing’s original handle-weighted training bat as its Official Training Bat to train prospective college athletes proper swinging, stretching and strengthening techniques…
FDRA Identifies Top Footwear Factories with Inaugural Recognition
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) recognized eight Asian footwear factories for their high level of compliance with its new Code of Conduct Nov. 4 during a reception in Dongguan, China aimed at highlighting the importance of social
Bregal Partners Forms Arcus Hunting, Makes 1st Acquisition
Private investment firm Bregal Partners has formed Arcus Hunting LLC to serve as an acquisition and organic growth platform in the bowhunting and archery accessories category…
Pacific Brands in Talks to Sell Sports Brands
Pacific Brands confirmed a report that it is in talks to sell its Brand Collective business, which includes rights to the Dunlop, Slazenger and Everlast sports brands…
GoLite Enters Liquidation
GoLite LLC began liquidating Friday after no bidders emerged to buy the company as a going concern. Hilco Merchant Resources LLC, which served as the company's stalking horse bidder, kicked off going-out-of-business sales at GoLite's six remaini
