NSSF and U.S. IBP Program Partner Again at SHOT
For the second consecutive year, the National Shooting Sports Foundation's annual Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) is participating in the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Buyer Program (IBP)…
Adams Sells Remaining Brands to Schutt, Starts Liquidating
Schutt Sports acquired the Adams, Trace, Bolco Bases, Neumann Gloves and Bucks Belts brands and accompanying spring 2015 inventory last week, in a deal that clears the way fro Adams USA Inc. to liquidate. Schutt, which acquired Adams USA's football h
Fox Says Competing MTB Brands Gained Market Share in Third Quarter
Fox Factory Holding Corp.'s sales of mountain bike products declined 8.1 percent in the third quarter due to incursions by competitors, lower than expected sell through of Fox equipped bikes and lingering industry supply chain issues outside its cont
Nike Appoints New President of Nike Golf
Nike Inc. appointed Daric Ashford as president of Nike Golf. Ashford is currently VP, GM of Brand Jordan for North America and is a 21-year Nike veteran…
Columbia Sportswear Opens First PFG Store
Columbia Sportswear Co. opened its first Performance Fishing Gear (PFG) store at the Avalon Mall in Alpharetta, GA…
Big Rock Sports Opens Distribution Center in Surrey, BC
Big Rock Sports has opened its newest distribution center in Surrey, British Columbia. More than double the size of the company’s site in nearby Langley, the warehouse…
Halfords Comps Growth Slow in Second Quarter
Halfords Group plc reported same-store sales slowed at its Cycling and Travel Solutions segments in the second quarter compared with the first quarter. The company, which is the
United Kingdom's largest retailer of cycling and leisure products, repo
Dainese Agrees to be Acquired by Investcorp
Dainese, the Italian company that makes protective gear for motorsports, winter sports, bicycling and horse riding, has agreed to be acquired by Investcorp at an enterprise value of €130 million, or roughly $165 million. Company founder Lino Dainese
Adidas’ Q3 Profits Slide on Currency/Golf Challenges
Adidas AG reported third-quarter profits slid 11 percent due to negative currency effects and a continuing slide at its golf division. Currency-neutral (c-n) sales increased 9 percent. In currency-neutral (c-n) terms, sales increased 9 percent, including
Dorel Reports 6 Percent Organic Growth in Q3 Cycling Sales
Dorel Industries Inc. reported organic revenue increased by 6 percent at its Recreational/Leisure segment in the third quarter as e-bike and mountain bike sales grew in the independent bicycle dealer channel and Pacific Cycle benefited from improved consu
InterMedia Outdoors Digital Network Sets Q3 Records
The multi-platform integration initiative within InterMedia Outdoors (IMO), including Sportsman Channel, has generated a record-breaking third quarter for InterMedia Outdoors Digital Network…
FGL Sports Turns in Another Strong Quarter
FGL Sports saw retail sales increased 13.0 percent and same-store sales grow 8.5 percent in the third quarter over the same quarter last year, reflecting strong growth across key banners. At its flagship Sport Chek banner, comps grew…
The Mako Group Adds to Marketing Team
The Mako Group offers a large selection of weapon accessories serving the military serving the military and shooting industries. To enhance their marketing efforts, the Mako Group has announced the hiring of naming Bernadette Costello as their new marketi
SIG SAUER Hires Director of Commercial Sales Operations
SIG SAUER, Inc. announces the addition of Rob Girard to its team as the manufacturer's director of commercial sales operations. The industry veteran brings nearly a decade of outdoor sales experience and a passion for the shooting sports to the SIG S
ASA Honors Big Rock Sports Executive
The American Sportfishing Association has recognized Big Rock Sports Senior Vice President of Industry Relations Gary Zurn with their Future of Fishing Award…
