Gun Control Group Asks Kroger to Ban Frearms
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America has petitioned Kroger’s to prohibit the open carry of guns in its stores…
Safariland Group Names Chief Financial Officer
The Safariland Group a provider of a diverse range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, announces the appointment of Scott F. Harris as Chief Financial Officer…
The National Deer Alliance Selects Marketing Group
The newly formed National Deer Alliance (NDA) announces that it has selected Providence Marketing Group (PMG) as its media relations agency of record…
NSSF Board of Governors Elects Two New Members
The National Shooting Sports Foundation Board of Governors announces the election of its newest board members…
Legacy Paddlesports Pulling Plug on Dealer Sales of Whitewater Boats
Legacy Paddlesports has informed its dealer base that it will shift its Liquidlogic whitewater boat brand to a direct-to-consumer model starting Oct. 1, 2014…
Dick’s SG Q2 Net Drops After Golf Restructuring Charges
Dick's Sporting Goods reported second-quarter earnings slid 17.5 percent but reached the high-end of its guidance. The quarter included pre-tax charges totaling $20.4 million related to the restructuring of its golf business. Consolidated same store
Point 3 Basketball Secures Patent
Point 3 Basketball, the performance apparel brand focused on basketball, has been granted U.S. Patent 8,769,716 on its invention of DRYV Moisture Control Technology. DRYV is designed to provide an absorbent layer in moisture wicking performance garments.
BRG Sports Promotes Dan Arment to EVP
BRG Sports, Inc., formerly Easton-Bell Sports, promoted Dan Arment to executive vice president of BRG Sports. In addition, Arment has also been named president of Bell Cycling Products and has assumed a position on the BRG Sports board of directors. He wi
Fits Partners with Vail Valley Foundation
Fits, the manufacturer of premium performance and lifestyle sockwear, will help support some of the world’s most elite cycling athletes at Stage 6 of the USA Pro Challenge in Vail, CO. As one of the top cycling events in North America, 128 world-cla
TJX Companies Beats Second Quarter Guidance
The TJX Companies Inc. reported net sales and consolidated comparable store sales increased 7 and 3 percent respectively in the second quarter ended Aug. 2. The off-price retailer reported solid merchandise margins, improved performance at its apparel bus
Dick’s Sporting Goods Shakes Off Golf Declines to Beat Q2 Estimates…
With few signs of the golf category turning around, Dick’s Sporting Goods said Tuesday it expects to cut back the category to about 10 percent of its business over the next three to four years from 15 percent currently and 20 percent a few years ago
Legacy Paddlesports Shifting Whitewater Brand to Direct Only Model
Legacy Paddlesports will stop selling its Liquidlogic whitewater boats through dealers Oct. 1, 2014 and shift to a direct-to-consumer model. Legacy Partner Shane Benedict said while the move is painful it is right for the company, its employees and the wh
Orage Caps Off Senior Management Changes
Orage appointed Cedric Morisset as vice president of sales, effective Aug. 18. Morisset joins Eric D’Anjou, founder and president of Mtn Dewds Distribution, alongside Mike Nick, VP of marketing to round out its senior management team…
Freewaters to Be Official Footwear Partner of Channel Islands Surfboards
Freewaters footwear announced an exclusive Channel Islands Surfboards sandal collection for Spring 2015 that will debut at Surf Expo in September…
MapMyFitness Offers Gear Tracker Powered by Zappos.com
MapMyFitness has partnered with Zappos.com to offer a Gear Tracker to its mobile apps that tracks usage and reminds users when it’s time to replace their gear…
