Helly Hansen’s 2016 Revenues Expand 6.4 Percent
Helly Hansen reported revenues in 2016 grew 6.4 percent to NOK 2.66 billion ($318 mm) despite reducing the product line by 25 percent. Organic revenue growth came to 4 percent.
Adidas Creates Women Artists UltraBOOST X Series
Adidas and Refinery29 is partnering with celebrated female artists to create one-of-a-kind pairs of UltraBOOST X representing all 50 states.
Camping World Finalizes Gander Mountain Store List
Camping World Holdings Inc. on Friday revealed the 57 Gander Outdoors and Overton’s brand locations it plans to keep as part of its acquisition of Gander Mountain, which filed for bankruptcy in March.
Nike Sues Rob Gronkowski
Nike filed a formal opposition to the USPTO Trial & Appeal Board, asserting a logo of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski’s company, Gronk Nation LLC, looks similar to the Air Jordan “Jumpman” logo that has been in use since November 1987, ESPN reports.
Supra Signs Skateboarder Clint Walker
Supra announced pro skateboarder Clint Walker has joined its skate team.
Puma Invests In Canadian Business
Puma announced a future reorganization of the Canadian business and a further investment into the growing Canadian market. The brand plans to centralize their operations for a more efficient approach.
Sturm, Ruger Appoints SVP Of Operations
Sturm, Ruger & Company Inc. announced the promotion of Thomas P. Sullivan to senior vice president of operations. In his new role, Sullivan will be responsible for all of the manufacturing, engineering and product development activities of the company.
Nike Partners With Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
As official kit supplier, the agreement entails outfitting the men’s, women’s and academy squads as well as coaching staff and Tottenham Hotspur Foundation representatives.
TriggerPoint Establishes Clinical Advisory Board
TriggerPoint will use the advisory board to drive further efficacy in the clinical market through the development of products and education designed for practicing therapists and clinicians.
SFIA Applauds USTR Decision To Expand GSP Tariff Benefits
The new agreement will eliminate duties of up to 17 percent on backpacks, sports bags and certain golf bags made in GSP countries.
Memorable Fourth Of July Moments In Sports
Lou Gehrig, Jack Johnson, Nolan Ryan, Phil Niekro, John McEnroe and Richard Petty all made history on the Fourth of July with milestone achievements.
American Outdoor Brands Sees Steep Earnings Drop In Fiscal 2018
The parent of Smith & Wesson warned that earnings would decline sharply due this fiscal year due to still elevated firearms inventory levels in the marketplace and its intention to remain aggressive in maintain market share.
West Marine To Go Private
West Marine Inc. has reached an agreement to be acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity fund, for $12.97 per share in cash, which represents a total equity value of $338 million.
American Sportfishing Association Elects Board Of Directors Members
Four members of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) were elected to fill two regional seats and two At-Large seats on the board of directors.
Golf Rounds Slide In May
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in May declined 6.3 percent.
