Orchid Advisors Launches Firearm Industry Conference
The inaugural Operations & Strategy Conference will host speakers pertaining to debt/equity capital structure and sources of financing, operations principles and more.
Mt. Bachelor Expands Partnership With Backbone Media
In addition to media planning and buying, Backbone Media will now provide PR services for the Oregon ski area.
Smith & Wesson To Acquire UST Brands
Ultimate Survival Technologies Inc. (UST Brands) offers a range of personal safety and survival tools includes LED lights, patented all-weather fire starters, unbreakable signal mirrors, premium outdoor cutting tools, first aid kits, signal whistles, survival kits, camp kitchen products.

Dorel Reports Solid Third Quarter Results
Earnings rose 32.9 percent despite a slight decline in sales.

Dragon Names Jim Flanagan As Region VP Of Sales
The action sports eyewear brand named Jim Flanagan as its new region vice president of sales for the U.S.

Callaway Golf Lifts Guidance As Q3 Beats Plan
The quarter was marked by a 6.9 percent increase in net sales, continued benefits from its operational improvements and a lower-than-expected net loss.

GoPro Sales Tumble; Swings To Q3 Loss
The action-camera company’s third quarter sales fell 39 percent and earnings took a hit on lower margins. It expects to return to profitability in 2017.
Balega Partners With Achilles International
Balega International, the producer of performance running socks, partnered with Achilles International to help disabled athletes compete in the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon.
The Buckle’s October Comps Slide
Same-store sales decreased 15.5 percent.
OrthoLite Expands Children’s Offerings With Step & Stride
OrthoLite partnered with Step & Stride, of Vida Shoes International, reintroducing the brand to the marketplace with a new fall/winter 2016 collection offering footwear for boys and girls from infant to age six.
Arc’teryx Partners With Exum Mountain Guides
Along with outfitting more than 70 professional guides with Arc’teryx apparel, the partnership will include a scholarship program that offers support for guide development.
Amer Sports Gets New Americas GM
The parent company to Wilson, DeMarini, Louisville Slugger, Salomon, Arc’teryx, Atomic, Suunto, Mavic and Enve brands promoted Bill Kirchner to vice president and general manager – Americas.
Under Armour Teams Up With Youth Flag Football
Under the Lights is a non-contact league that brings together thousands of participants (K-10th grade) to compete and learn about the game of football.
Ugg Partners With Footaction, Launches Vic Mensa Campaign
Beginning this month, a selection of Ugg for Men will be added to the roster of brands sold at Footaction stores and footaction.com.
Spartan Race To Open First Gym
The obstacle race organization said it’s partnering with luxury-lifestyle hotel brand 1 Hotel in South Beach, FL to open its first ever Spartan Gym.