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ATF Sees Decline In Federal Firearms Licenses
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is responsible for licensing persons engaged in the business of manufacturing, importing and dealing in firearms. ATF’s jurisdiction and the regulatory requirements applicable to federal firear
Glock Reports Q1 Sales Jump 71%
With the first quarter of the 2010 fiscal year in the books, handgun manufacturer Glock, Inc. said Friday that the company experienced a 71% increase in pistol sales in comparison with the same period's record sales in fiscal year 2009…
GunBroker.com Forms TVP Investments, LLC
Triton Value Partners and GB Investments recently announced the formation of TVP Investments, LLC to provide executive management, strategic direction and corporate development to its subsidiaries GunBroker.com and other related companies. GunBroker.com f
Insight Tech-Gear Appoints Eastern U.S. Sales Group
Insight Tech-Gear, a developer and manufacturer of illumination, laser aiming and thermal imaging solutions for the federal, law enforcement and commercial markets, has appointed Jones & Co. as its factory sales representatives for the Eastern United Stat
Dead Down Wind and Mossback Team Up
Dead Down Wind said it has joined MossBack Lethal Addiction as the title sponsor. The new show focuses on the pursuit of trophy animals, including state and world record book hunts…
Los Angeles Court Dismisses K-Swiss’ Trademark Lawsuit Against Puma
The Los Angeles District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by K-Swiss against Puma over its Dolton shoe design. Puma filed its own trademark infringement lawsuit in the District of Massachusetts and the case will continue to be heard there…
BOSS Goes One-On-One with Sport Chalet’s Craig Levra
BOSS sat down with Craig Levra, chairman, president and CEO, to discuss the west coast sporting goods chain's business trends and prospects. On June 26, Sport Chalet reported its loss widened in its fourth quarter ended March 29, to $11.1 million, or
NSGA: 78.7% of Americans Participated in Sports/Rec. Activity in 2008
Americans are more active than one might think, according to data in the “Sports Participation: Series I” report, published annually by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Among Americans age seven and older, 78.7% (212.7 million Americans) pa
Heelys Transfers to Nasdaq Capital Market
Heelys, Inc. said that on July 9 it received confirmation that the Nasdaq Stock Market had approved its application for the voluntary transfer of its common stock listing from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company said the dec
Kokatat Watersports and Verde PR Partner
Kokatat Watersports Wear and Verde PR & Consulting have entered into a public relations partnership effective immediately. Kokatat, the independent paddlewear and accessories company, is headquartered in Arcata, CA, which is also the company’s global manu
Sports, Inc. Recaps 2009 Athletics Summer Show
The recent Sports, Inc. 2009 Summer Show in Indianapolis had record attendance with more than 475 store personnel from 190 store locations attending, as well as 102 vendors exhibiting in 153 booths. Sports, Inc. members had the opportunity to work with 48
Evolve Names Director of Sales
Evolve Sports and Designs, parent company of rock climbing shoe brand Evolv, said Jay Peery has joined the company as director of sales. Peery joins Evolv after stints in sales management with Montrail, Sorel and END Footwear in Portland, OR…
Macy’s Same-Store Sales Down 8.9% in June
Macy’s, Inc. reported total sales of $2.05 billion for the five weeks ended July 4, a decrease of 9.1% compared with total sales of $2.25 billion in the same period a year earlier. On a same-store basis, Macy’s, Inc. sales were down 8.9% in June. The comp
BJ’s June Comps Dip 4.8%
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. June 2009 sales decreased by 4.8% to $1.00 billion, from $1.05 billion in June 2008. Comparable club sales for June 2009 decreased by 7.5%, including a negative impact of 10.2% from lower gasoline revenue. Excluding gasoline, mer
TJX June Comps, Net Sales Up 4%
The TJX Companies, Inc. saw sales for the five-week period ended July 4, 2009 of $1.84 billion, up 4% over the $1.77 billion achieved during the five-week period ended July 5, 2008. Consolidated comparable store sales increased 4% compared to last year..
