NSSF Announces Two Staff Additions
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has announced that it has appointed Jennifer L.S. Pearsall as director, public relations and Justin Morrissey as digital content specialist…
NRF Endorses Marketplace and Internet Tax Freedom Act
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is supporting the Marketplace and Internet Tax Freedom Act…
Majestic Athletic Launches Player Trades Promotion
Majestic has launched its new Summer Trade Bummer Buster promotion. Now through July 31, Majestic will offer any customer who has purchased the jersey of a traded player through majesticathletic.com a coupon for 50 percent off toward another authentic col
Physical Activity Tax Incentive (PHIT Act) Clears Major Hurdle in Congress
The Personal Health Investment Today Act (PHIT HR956) took a major step forward recently when Congress released its estimate of the investment Americans would make in physical activity if allowed to use money in pre-tax medical accounts, also known as a s
The North Face Names Winners of $25,000 Grants
The North Face announced the final winners of the 2014 Explore Fund grants of up to $25,000 based on 25,000 votes gathered on Facebook…
NSSF Monitors ‘Operation Choke Point’ and House Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives has been examining the highly controversial Obama Administration program named “Operation Choke Point”…
Newell Rubbermaid to Acquire Ignite USA
Newell Rubbermaid has agreed to acquire Ignite USA, LLC, which makes thermal mugs and hydration bottles under the Contigo and Avex brands, for $308 million from North Castle Partners and its co-investors. Ignite's sales have grown at a CAGR of 35 per
Johnny Manziel Top 2014 NFL Jersey-Seller
Johnny Manziel, the 22nd overall pick in the in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, has the top selling NFL player jersey on NFLShop.com. The sales were based between Apr. 1 and July 17…
Dansko CFO Jim Fox Receives “CFO of the Year” Award
The Philadelphia Business Journal named Dansko Chief Financial Officer Jim Fox as the 2014 CFO of the Year in the Medium Company Category. Selected by an independent panel of judges and sponsored by Drexel University…
After Victory in the House, Fight for Fast Track Recalls Moves to Senate
The U.S. House voted 229 to 194 to approve an amendment that would stop the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) from essentially killing it highly popular and award winning Fast Track Program for voluntary product recalls…
Outdoor Retailer Finds Downtown Rooms for 300 More Retailers
Outdoor Retailer has secured downtown hotel rooms for 300 core retailers previously unable to book accommodations within walking distance of the Salt Palace Convention…
Sports Direct Poised as European Juggernaut After Fiscal 2014 Growth
Sports Direct International plc reported comparable store sales grew 10.5 percent in the fiscal year ended April 27 on top of a 10.6 percent increase in the prior fiscal year, even without the benefit of the London Olympics, the European soccer championsh
Coastal.com Founder Reinvests Fortune in OnlineShoes.com
Roger Hardy, who built Coastal Contacts Inc. into the largest online eye care retailer in the United States before selling it for $430 million in April, is investing much of his fortune trying to repeat his success by selling footwear online…
VF Outdoors and Action Revenues up 16 Percent in Q2
VF Corp.'s Outdoor & Action Sports revenues increased 16 percent in the second quarter ended June 28, driven by an 11 percent increase in The North Face brand revenues, a 21 percent increase in Vans brand revenues, and a 19 percent increase in Timbe
AR-15 Manufacturer Makes Key Industry Hires
Adams Arms has hired two new employees to its product development and sales departments…
