Winners Announced For NASGW Leadership Awards
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), the association representing shooting sports wholesalers, manufacturers, and their trade partners, announced the winners of their annual Leadership and Caliber Awards last night at the NASGW Expo Awards Dinner.
Puma’s Q3 Earnings Surge, Lifts Outlook
Puma reported operating earnings vaulted 68.3 percent in the third quarter as it continued its streak of double-digit top-line growth.
Outdoor Retailer Releases Show Dates For Next Five Years
The five-year calendar begins with the previously announced 2018 dates and extends through 2022. It also reaffirms Outdoor Retailer’s commitment to Denver.
KT Tape Signs Beach Volleyball Rookie Of The Year
KT Tape, a category leader in kinesiology taping products, signed beach volleyball player Sara Hughes as an athlete ambassador.
Competitor Magazine Ceases Print Operations
Competitor Magazine has ended its print magazine following the sale of the publication. The Competitor Running website will continue.
Sentry Products Group Acquires Hexmag
Sentry Products Group, a makers of accessories in the hunt space, announced the acquisition of Hexmag, innovators of AR-15/AR-10 magazines and accessories.
Sego Ski Appoints Sales Director
Sego Ski Co., the handcrafted, made-in-the-Tetons ski company, hired seasoned veteran Rex Wehrman as its global sales director.
Asics Unveils New Identity: I Move Me
Asics America Corp. announced a new brand campaign and partnership with Grammy-nominated, DJ/producer, international entrepreneur and fitness fanatic, Steve Aoki, who serves as the face behind the “I Move Me” campaign in North America.
Sixty Percent Of Holiday Shoppers Plan To Buy Sporting Goods
According to NSGA’s annual Holiday Shopping Survey, 60 percent percent of Americans plan to purchase sporting goods as a gift this holiday season, up from 59 percent a year ago.
Puma Lifts Guidance On Robust Q3
Puma raised its guidance for the year after reporting better-than-expected third-quarter results.
HanesBrands Acquires Alternative Apparel
HanesBrands Inc. said it expects third-quarter results to come in line with expectations while also announcing that it had acquired Alternative Apparel, a marketer of better apparel basics under the Alternative brand to the distributor, online, direct-to-consumer and traditional retail channels.
Rick Pitino Sues Adidas
Rick Pitino, who on Monday was fired as Louisville’s head coach amid the college recruiting scandal, has filed a lawsuit against Adidas, claiming Adidas “outrageously conspired” to bribe recruits and he had no idea Adidas was involved in the recruiting violations.
Safilo Opens New North American Headquarters
Safilo Group, the parent of Smith Optics, celebrated the official opening of its new Safilo North American headquarters in Secaucus, NJ, replacing the historical Parsippany, NJ location.
Sellmark Corporation CEO Named ‘Great Woman of Texas’
Sellmark Corporation’s CEO, Dianna Sellers, is being honored as one of the Fort Worth Business Press’ “Great Women of Texas.”
Nike And Portugal Extend Partnership
Nike and the Portuguese Football Federation extended their long-term partnership through 2024.
