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Smith and Wesson Revenues Jump in Q2
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation reported second-quarter sales from continuing operations for the second quarter were a record $136.6 million, up 48.0 percent from the second quarter last year. The increase was led by continued strong sales across all
Golf Group’s Clustering Campaign Dismantles Chinese Counterfeiting Network
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group (Golf Group) has completed a successful law enforcement initiative, called a clustering campaign, which resulted in the seizure of nearly 500,000 counterfeit golf products and the arrest of mor
SoccerPro.com Cuts Return Rates 28 Percent with 3D Fitting Tool
SoccerPro.com said that since implementing Shoefitr's online fitting application last year its return rate has fallen 28 percent. Using 3D imaging technology, Shoefitr allows consumers to compare the fit of the shoes they currently wear to others ava
Sims Snowboards Launches Tom Sims Legacy Fund with SOS Outreach
Sims Snowboards launched the Tom Sims Legacy Fund in partnership with SOS Outreach, a national nonprofit that works to build character and self esteem among at-risk youth through outdoor adventure sports, to provide snowboarding scholarships to underprivi
Scott Spots Hardgoods Sales Team to Sell Garmont Footwear and Boots in US
Scott Sports' newly restructured US hardgoods sales team will now be responsible for Garmont ski boots and outdoor footwear. Scott, which is based in Switzerland, acquired Garmont, which is based in Italy, last month…
SylvanSport Triples Manufacturing Space
SylvanSport, the premier mobile adventure gear manufacturer, is pleased to announce it recently opened an expanded manufacturing facility to support projected sales growth and facilitate new product development. The new space more than triples the facilit
Dick’s Sporting Goods Announces Special Cash Dividend
The board of directors of Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share. The special dividend payment, which is expected to be funded from the company's excess cash on hand, is in addition to the previously anno
Vibram and Fila USA Announce Settlement
Vibram S.p.A., Vibram USA, Inc. and Fila USA, Inc. entered into a settlement agreement resolving a patent infringement lawsuit. Vibram's lawsuit filed in July 2011 had charged that Fila's “Skele-toes” footwear collection infringed on U.S. paten
Mountain High Outfitters Expands DC Space
Mountain High Outfitters has reportedly leased 3,600 square feet of warehouse space at Avondale Commerce Park in Huntsville, AL for an expansion of its distribution facilities…
Gander Mountain to Add Sixth North Carolina Store
Gander Mountain is opening its the sixth store in North Carolina, and the 120th nationwide, in Gastonia, NC in the late spring…
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Hires Rival’s Top Designer
Johnson Outdoors Watercraft Inc. named Bob McDonough, the senior designer of rival Confluence Watersports, as its director of research and development. McDonough's appointment comes after years of restructuring at the watercraft business, which owns
Exxel Outdoors Promotes Tory Upham To VP of Sales
Exxel Outdoors has promoted Tory Upham to vice president of sales, announced CEO Harry Kazazian. As the company’s national sales director for the past year, Upham increased Exxel’s domestic sales by 15 percent and grew…
Lorpen Announces Management Reorganization For North American Office
Lorpen reshuffled responsibilities at Lorpen North America in a bid to maximize company growth…
Report Outlines Gains Under America’s Great Outdoor Initiative
The Obama Administration released a report detailing key successes of its America’s Great Outdoors Initiative (AGO), including advancing local conservation priorities, expanding access to lands and waters for recreation, restoring critical landscape
The Bike Cooperative Publishes Directory of Insurance Agencies
The Bike Cooperative has published a list of insurance agencies its members have recommended to other members. Finding ways to save money on health insurance, while still retaining quality coverage, is a common off-season activity of many stores…
