PrimaLoft, Inc. has renewed its OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification for its PrimaLoft insulations, yarns, and performance down blends…
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SmartWool Launches Second Fan-Powered Van Tour
SmartWool launched its second, 100-percent crowd-sourced van tour on Sept. 13, after seeing a 500-percent lift in engagement and 30-percent increase in overall fan and follower numbers on its social media channels in the wake of last year's tour…
Sportsman’s Warehouse Beats Guidance With Help from Camping and Apparel
Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc. reported sales of camping and apparel gear grew much faster than gun and ammo sales shrank in quarter ended Aug. 2. The strong camping and apparel sales moderated the impact of a 15 percent decline in same stores s
Apple Set to Disrupt Wearables Space
With Apple’s launch last week of the Apple Watch, the spotlight shines bright on the wearables category. It’s pending arrival next year potentially provides a boost for the hyped but sleepy category while also possibly spelling trouble for the
Sports Authority Doubles Down on Yoga
Sports Authority announced the launch of an exclusive yoga lifestyle line, called Bloom. In an interview with Sports Executive Weekly, Stephen Binkley, EVP and chief merchandising officer of Sports Authority, said the retailer a couple years ago began rep
Sports Direct Reports Double Digit Sales Gains in First Quarter
Sports Direct International plc , the UK's leading sports retailer, reported Group sales for its first fiscal quarter ended July 27 climbed 12.2 percent to £711.2 million ($1.21 bn). Gross profit increased 11.8 percent to £301.2 million ($510 mm)…
Manchester United Attributes Merch Drop to World Cup Attention
Manchester United reported revenues from its Retail, Merchandising, Apparel & Product Licensing (RMA&PL) operations declined 12.3 percent to £9.3 million ($11.7 mm), in the fourth quarter ended June 30. The team blamed the decline on a shift in Nike’
Cabela’s and NSSF Partner to Prevent “Straw” Purchases
Cabela's Incorporated is partnering with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases of firearms by bringing increased attention to the firearms industry's Don't Lie for the Other Guy program…
Intrawest Buys Out Blue Mountain Ski Resorts Partner
Intrawest Resorts Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire the 50 percent interest in Blue Mountain Ski Resort that it does not already own from Blue Mountain Resorts Holdings Inc. for CAD $58.0 million…
Intrawest Buys Out Blue Mountain Ski Resorts Partner
Intrawest Resorts Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire the 50 percent interest in Blue Mountain Ski Resort that it does not already own from Blue Mountain Resorts Holdings Inc. for CAD $58.0 million…
InterMedia Outdoors Hires Strategic Account Manager
InterMedia Outdoors announced that Kevin Donley joins the sales team as strategic account manager for the Midwest…
Sportsman’s Warehouse Reports 6.1 Percent Q2 Comps Decline
Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. reported net sales increased by 2.3 percent to $159.5 million from $155.9 million in the second quarter as sales of non-hunting gear helped offset the expected decline in firearms and ammunition sales. Same store
World Industries Acquired By Golden Viking Sports
INA International and its wholly owned subsidiary, Golden Viking Sports, have together announced the acquisition of the assets and trademarks of the World Industries skateboard brand from CA-based Seven Wells LLC. World Industries’ brands include Wo
DSW to Open Stores in Texas, New York and Minnesota
DSW Inc. announced plans to open stores in Fort Worth, TX; Plattsburgh, NY; and Eden Prairie, MN. All the stores will open on Sept. 10…
Vero Vellini Signs New Sales Rep Groups
Vero Vellini, manufacturer of handcrafted gun slings, has announced that it has signed with two new sales representative groups, Owens Outdoor Sales and Mike Barnes & Associates…
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