Kinderhook Acquires Schawbel Corporation
Kinderhook Industries, a private equity firm based in New York, has purchased The Schawbel Corporation, maker of the zone mosquito defense brand, Thermacell…
ASA FishSmart Tackle Program Announces New Phase
As part of the continued growth and evolution of FishSmart, a broad effort within the sportfishing community to improve the survival of fish released by anglers, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) unveiled a new program at the 2014 ICAST how to r
Rocky Brands, Inc. to Broadcast Q2 Fiscal 2014 Financials On-line
Rocky Brands, Inc. announced that the company's conference call to review second quarter fiscal 2014 financial results will be broadcast live over the Internet on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time…
Container Imports Surged in June at SoCal Ports
Container imports through the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles spiked in June compared to the same month last year, indicating that retailers and other importers moved up deliveries to mitigate the risks posed by ongoing labor negotiations…
James Overtakes Jordan as America’s Favorite Sports Star
With his celebrated decision to return to play for his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James has moved a step ahead of Michael Jordan to become America's favorite sports star, according to The Harris Poll. In the similar poll last year, the reve
Field and Stream Plans Openings for Columbus, OH and Cary, NC
Field & Stream, owned by Dick's Sporting Goods, announced grand-opening festivities for stores in Columbus, OH and Cary, NC…
Propét USA Appoints VP of Marketing
Propét USA, known for its comfort and walking shoes, promoted Jillian Avey to VP of marketing…
EBay Enterprise Comps Up 14 Percent in Q2
EBay reported gross merchandise sales by its Enterprise segment increased 15 percent to $940 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2014. The segment, formerly known as GSI Commerce, enabled its clients to grow same-store sales 14 percent…
Wellco Parent Files for Bankruptcy
Tactical Holdings, a major supplier of military footwear, has filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware, and is seeking a quick sale of its businesses. The company’s footwear businesses include Wellc
RECALL: 120 GT Fury Mountain Bikes
Cycling Sports Group (CSG) recalled about 120 GT Fury bikes sold in the United States and another 32 sold in Canada because the wheel hubs can break and cause the brake system to ail, posing a crash hazard for riders.
Brunswick Sells Retail Bowling Business to Bowlmor AMF
Brunswick Corporation has agreed to sell its Retail Bowling business to Bowlmor AMF for $270 million, contingent upon customary closing procedures. Brunswick also announced its intention to divest its Bowling Products business. Brunswick is targeting to c
Runnings Announces Major Company Expansion
Runnings, which sells hunting and fishing products from more than 30 general merchandise stores in Minnesota, the Dakotas and Montana, is expanding to New York this fall…
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores Sales Up in June
Sales by sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores increased of 0.6 percent from May, according to advance estimates released Tuesday by the Commerce Department…
K2 Sports to Acquire Squadra
K2 Sports, a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, entered into an agreement to acquire Squadra, the designer and manufacturer of a full line of custom cycling and triathlon apparel. K2 Sports already owns Zoot Sports, which sells triathlon gear to individua
AirSpeed Footwear Signs Pro SkateBoard Legend Pat Duffy
In California Inc., owner of the AirSpeed Footwear Brand, signed legendary professional skateboarder Pat Duffy to the AirSpeed Footwear Pro team…
