Smith & Wesson’s Q1 Revenues Climb 40 Percent
Earnings vaulted 126.4 percent in its fiscal first quarter ended July 31.
Confluence Outdoor Invades Surf Expo
The company is sending six of its eight paddle sports brands to the trade show, which is opening its floor to kayak, canoe and paddle markets for the first time.
PBS News Program to Profile E-bike Entrepreneur
Chris Nolte, a disabled Iraq war veteran who founded Propel Electric Bikes, will be featured in a Nightly Business Review segment that will air Sept. 2.
OIA Endorses 15 Congressional Candidates
Outdoor Industry Association Political Action Committee (OIAPAC) announced the first slate of Congressional candidates it is endorsing in the 2016 elections. “These candidates understand the importance of the outdoor recreation economy locally and across the nation and support the outdoor industry’s policy agenda in Washington, D.C.,” OIA’s Senior Director of Government Affairs and OIAPAC Treasurer […]
RECALL: 70 Salewa Wild Country Syncros Harnesses
Excess materials on the left waist belt tab of the climbing harnesses can cause them to loosen, posing a fall hazard to the user, according to Salewa North America.

Taiwanese Vendors Showcase E-bike Innovations
Stronger chains, foldable e-bikes and more powerful lights were among the products Taiwanese bicycle companies showcased on the first day of Eurobike.

Lululemon Q2 Profit Shines, But Sales Lag
The yoga lifestyle brand and retailer increased sales by 14 percent to $514.5 million, but that came in about $1 million short of Wall Street’s estimates.
New Report Finds Adult Obesity Rates Decreased In Four States
U.S. adult obesity rates decreased in four states (Minnesota, Montana, New York and Ohio), increased in two (Kansas and Kentucky) and remained stable in the rest, between 2014 and 2015, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America.
Gander Mountain Opens First Store in Philadelphia Market
The location in Warrington will be the 12th Gander Mountain location in Pennsylvania.
Cole Haan Appoints Creative Director Of Women’s and Licensed Product
He served most recently as SVP of Women’s Design at J. Crew.
Skechers Signs LPGA Rising Star Brooke Henderson
The world’s number three golfer will support GO Golf and joins Matt Kuchar, Russell Knox, Colin Montgomerie, Billy Andrade, Belen Mozo and Ashlan Ramsey.

RECALL: Sahn Classic Bicycle Helmets
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for about 2,000 (in addition, about 1,600 were sold in Canada) Sahn Classic bicycle helmets, which are made for urban cycling and commuting.
Bauer Hockey Creates Education, Tips Video Series #GetFitFriday
Bauer Hockey, a division of Performance Sports Group Ltd, has partnered with some of NHL’s players to create an exclusive video series aimed to enhance skill development for hockey players of all ages and abilities.
UFC Gym Breaks Ground In Costa Mesa, CA
UFC Gym is collaborating with UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping and UFC featherweight Cub Swanson to open a new signature gym in Costa Mesa, CA.
Topgolf Opens In California
Topgolf will open its first California location on September 2, with a VIP grand opening the following Thursday.