Sports Direct International plc reported comparable store sales grew 10.5 percent in the fiscal year ended April 27 on top of a 10.6 percent increase in the prior fiscal year, even without the benefit of the London Olympics, the European soccer championsh
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Bipartisan Duck Stamp Companion Bills Introduced in House and Senate
Ducks Unlimited officials (DU) voiced strong support for the Federal Duck Stamp Act of 2014, a bill introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate…
Kinderhook Acquires Schawbel Corporation
Kinderhook Industries, a private equity firm based in New York, has purchased The Schawbel Corporation, maker of the zone mosquito defense brand, Thermacell…
ASA FishSmart Tackle Program Announces New Phase
As part of the continued growth and evolution of FishSmart, a broad effort within the sportfishing community to improve the survival of fish released by anglers, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) unveiled a new program at the 2014 ICAST how to r
Thule Group Joins Outdoor Industry’s European Conservation Group
Thule Group has increased its environmental commitment by joining EOCA, the European Outdoor Conservation Association…
House Approves Amendment Banning Changes to Voluntary Recall Rules
The U.S. House passed late Tuesday Amendment 1094 to H.R. 5016, an amendment that stops the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) from making changes that many trade groups argue would greatly reduce legal protections afforded manufacturers who parti
OnlineShoes.com Sold
Hardy Capital Partners, along with a small group of prominent Canadian investors, have acquired 100 percent of OnlineShoes.com, a $140 million profitable online footwear retailer based out of Seattle. Hardy Capital Partners also acquired 100 percent of Sh
Everest Guides to Speak At Sherpa Adventure Gear’s OR Booth
Sherpa Adventure Gear invites Outdoor Retailer attendees to honor the Sherpas who lost their lives in a massive avalanche on Mt. Everest April 18 and join in a conversation about effecting meaningful change on Everest that values the Sherpa and Nepali tha
Longstreth Sporting Goods Hires Softball Manager
Longstreth Sporting Goods hired Ali Lowe as softball manager…
Wolverine Brand Names Linda Brunzell as VP of Global Marketing
Wolverine, the work, outdoor and lifestyle brand, named Linda Brunzell as vice president of global marketing – Wolverine Brand. In this position, Brunzell will be responsible for Wolverine’s global marketing efforts, as well as leading the brandR
Unequal Technologies Signs Cleveland Browns Defensive Back
Unequal Technologies, a provider of customized, concealed sports protection, signed Cleveland Browns All-Pro defensive back Joe Haden to a multi-year endorsement agreement…
Adidas Keeps U.S. Ban on Third-Party Marketplace Sales
Adidas AG will continue to ban its U.S. dealers from selling its products on third-party marketplace sites such as Amazon.com and EBay.com, despite agreeing to reverse the policy in Germany to address the concerns of anti-trust regulators in its native co
Dick’s SG to Celebrate San Antonio Opening
Dick's Sporting Goods is planning a three-day grand opening celebration, Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, at its new South Park Mall location (2310 S.W. Military Drive) in San Antonio…
Club Ride Hires Verde Brand Communications
Club Ride Apparel has selected Verde Brand Communications to lead its content and social media marketing…
NCAA Releases Football Hitting and Concussion Safety Guidelines
Working in conjunction with the College Athletic Trainers’ Society and medical organizations, coaches, administrators and conference commissioners, the NCAA last week released a new set of guidelines on concussion safety that recommends a reduction
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