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Laka Receives Funding From Porsche Ventures
E-mobility insurance company Laka has secured funding from Porsche Ventures, bringing its Series A investment to $13.5 million.
Supreme Court Strikes Down New York Gun-Control Law
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) struck down a New York State gun-control provision that placed strict restrictions on firearms outside the home.
Smith & Wesson’s Sales Tumble In Fiscal Fourth Quarter
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. reported sales fell 43.9 percent in the fourth quarter and 18.4 percent in its fiscal year ended April 30. Earnings were also sharply down, reflecting weakening demand for firearms and inflationary pressures on costs.
Matador Travel Equipment Opens New HQ In Boulder, CO
Matador Travel Equipment, the manufacturer of performance travel equipment, opened its new headquarters in Boulder, CO.
Duluth Holdings Appoints Board Member
Duluth Holdings Inc., the parent of Duluth Trading Company, announced the appointment of Susan Riley to its Board of Directors.
JD Sports Outlines Plan To Improve Corporate Governance
J.D. Sports Fashion posted a record annual profit but warned that earnings would remain flat in the current financial year amid inflationary pressures. The retailer also laid out plans to overhaul its corporate governance structure and internal controls after a review led to the exit of long-time boss Peter Cowgill last month.
Blackcrows Names New Global Chief Commercial Officer
Blackcrows, the French freeskiing brand announced that Wanda Rozwadowska would join the company as Global Chief Commercial Officer.
Schoeller Textil Names Western Regional Sales Manager
Schoeller Textil AG announced that Mark Pikaart had joined its North America team as western regional sales manager.
Pivot Cycles Names New President
Pivot Cycles promoted Bryan Mason from global sales manager to president.
Winnebago’s Quarterly Revenues Jump 52 Percent
Winnebago Industries reported a sharp increase in profits in the fiscal third quarter ended May 28 as sales expanded 52 percent.
Iowa’s Uptown Sporting Goods To Close
Uptown Sporting Goods in Carroll, IA is closing later this summer as its owners plan to retire, according to a report from Carroll Times Herald.
PeopleForBikes Ranks Best Places to Bike In The U.S.
For the sixth consecutive year, PeopleForBikes, in partnership with Trek Bicycle, published its ranking of the best cities in the U.S. to cycle. Of the 1,058 cities ranked, the top three for 2022 are Provincetown, MA; Davis, CA; and Fayette, MO.
Amazon Appoints New CEO Of Retail Business
Amazon.com, Inc. has named longtime executive Doug Herrington as CEO of its worldwide Amazon store business, formerly Consumer, succeeding Dave Clark, who recently stepped down.
Sports Specialists Ltd. Names Interim President
Sports Specialists Ltd. appointed Tyler Lockard as interim president.
Miracle Miles Group Closes $100M Series Funding
Miracle Miles Group, Inc., which owns the Dream Pairs, Bruno Marc and Nortiv8 footwear brands, announced that it has closed a $100 million Series A funding.
