ATA Board Creates Positions, Adds Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops Representatives
The Archery Trade Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to add Tom Gallagher of Cabela's and Dean Snelson of Bass Pro Shops to two new board seats created for the association's “multi-channel retailer” members…
2Q 2013 Excise Tax Obligations up 40.3 Percent over Same 2012 Period
According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) the latest Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection report released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury indicates that firearm and ammunition manufacturers reported tax liabilities posted
Native Shoes Adds Andy Trammell as VP of U.S. Sales
Native Shoes has appointed industry sales veteran Andy Trammell to a new position as vice president of sales for all US territories. He most recently held the position of director of sales at Sanuk…
Spy Inc. Sales Growth Slows in Third Quarter
Spy Inc. reported year-over-year sales of its Spy branded sunglasses, prescription eyewear and other products grew 3 percent to $10.2 million in the the third quarter, or less than half the rate reported for the second quarter. Income from operations turn
Crimson Trace Wins NASGW Recognition for 2nd Year
Crimson Trace, a manufacturer of laser sights and tactical lighting products for the firearms industry, received the Excellence in Accessory Manufacturing award for the second consecutive year from the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (N
Are Retailers Ready for the Millennial Takeover?
Millennials are expected to outspend the Baby Boomers by 2017 and be a force to be reckoned with…
Lafuma Group Core Sales Drop 13 Percent in Fiscal 2013
Lafuma Groupe reported sales at continuing operations fell 13 percent in the year ended Sept. 30 and were essentially flat at the division that sells the Millet and Eider brands after excluding currency effects…
Running Specialty Group Acquires Running Spot
The four Bob Roncker’s Running Spot stores in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area have been acquired by the Denver-based Running Specialty Group, which now owns 46 retail stores…
G-III Apparel Complete Purchase of G.H. Bass
PVH Corp. and G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. completed the previously announced sale of substantially all of the assets of PVH’s G.H. Bass & Co. division to a subsidiary of G-III. Gross proceeds from the transaction were approximately $50 million, paid i
Dick’s Sporting Goods to Run ESPN’s Online Fan Shop
Dick's Sporting Goods and ESPN today announced a multi-year agreement in which Dick's will serve as the exclusive e-commerce provider of licensed merchandise and sporting goods on ESPN.com and related digital properties…
Hydrapak Names New Director of Sales
Hydrapak welcomes Jordan Phillips as its new director of sales; focusing on consumer products…
SoccerGarage.com Becomes Official Uniform Kit Supplier to San Diego Soccer Club
SoccerGarage.com, one of the largest online specialty retailers of soccer equipment and apparel in the U.S., has become the official uniform kit supplier to San Diego Soccer Club…
Amer Sports Appoints Mike Dowse President of Amer Sports Ball Sports
Amer Sports's appointed its Americas President and General Manager Mike Dowse president of its Ball Sports business Monday. Dowse will replace Chris Considine, who has left the company. Michael White was named chief sales officer and general manager
September Golf Rounds Show Small Gain
According to PGA Performancetrak, September 2013 golf rounds player were up 1.1 percent and days open were flat compared to September 2012, based on paired data…
Wolverine Appoints New VP and General Manager of Sebago
Wolverine Worldwide announced the appointment of Frank Annunziata to the position of vice president and General Manager of Sebago with responsibility for the further development of the brand's global growth platform of footwear, apparel and accessor
