Smith and Wesson Agrees to Acquire Battenfeld

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation agreed to acquire Battenfeld Technologies Inc. for $130.5 million in cash with the aim of creating a new accessories division that will accelerate sales to big box hook and bullet retailers…

DSW Exceeds Street Guidance in Q3

DSW Inc. reported third-quarter earnings declined 9.8 percent to $49.6 million, or 55 cents a share. But earnings came in better than Wall Street estimates and sales in all major categories accelerated compared to the first half. Comparable sales increase

Florida Legalizes Hunting with Suppressors

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted unanimously on 11/21/14 to repeal the 57 year old prohibition on the use of firearm suppressors for taking deer, gray squirrels, rabbits, wild turkeys, quail, and crows…

Reebok Acquires Luta Sportswear

Reebok International, which is owned by Adidas, has acquired has the U.K.-based, boxing and martial arts brand, Luta. Reebok also established a long-term alliance with Fight for Peace, a non-profit organization which combines boxing and martial arts with

Warrior Comments on NOCSAE De-Certification

Warrior Sports, Inc. said it disagreed and was “disappointed” with the decision by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) to void the NOCSAE certification for the Warrior Regulator lacrosse helmet…