Politics Kills Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act
The U.S. Senate effectively killed the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014 when it failed to pass a vote that would have moved the bill forward…
Sig Sauer Appoints General Merchandise Manager
Sig Sauer,” Inc. announced the promotion of Jeff Creamer to executive director and general merchandise manager…
Mounting Solutions Plus Hires Consulting Firm
Mounting Solutions Plus (MSP), a manufacturer and distributor of firearm accessories, has hired the business consulting firm of Growth Strategy Partners to analyze and improve their business…
Running USA: Running Participation Surges Again in 2013
According to Running USA, running participation generated yet another banner year in 2013, with total running event finishers in the U.S. climbing 22.5 percent to 19.0 million. The gains were led by non-traditional running events, half-marathons and women
NCAA Releases Football Hitting and Concussion Safety Guidelines
Working in conjunction with the College Athletic Trainers’ Society and medical organizations, coaches, administrators and conference commissioners, the NCAA last week released a new set of guidelines on concussion safety that recommends a reduction
Adidas and Nike Need Penalty Kicks to Decide World Cup Winner
With both declaring victory in touting their fútbol (soccer) leadership through their marketing schemes during the widely-covered FIFA World Cup, Nike and Adidas might need a penalty shootout to figure it all out…
Federal Judge Approves NFL Concussion Settlement
A federal judge last week gave approval to a preliminary settlement between the NFL and more than 4,500 retired NFL players. The move brings the two parties one step closer to ending a lengthy legal fight over the NFL's financial responsibility to he
Zumiez Lifts Q2 Guidance on Strong June
Zumiez Inc. raised its second-quarter guidance after reported same-store sales grew a better-than-expected 3.1 percent during June…
The Buckle Ekes Out Small June Comp Gain
The Buckle’s same-stores sales inched up 0.7 percent in June. Total sales increased 2.8 percent to $84.8 million…
Cocona Sues Fabric Supplier Over Trade Secrets Misappropriation
Cocona has filed a lawsuit against Singtex, a Taiwan-based fabrics supplier, for violating its development and non-disclosure agreements in developing a lower-priced fabrics line…
European Retail Sales of Outdoor Products Hit Euro 10 billion
Retail sales of outdoor products in Europe increased 3.1 percent to €10 billion in 2013, according to the European Outdoor Group's State of Trade 2013 report. The report, which was released during the first day of the OutDoor show in Friedrichs
The Buckle’s June Comps Rise Slightly
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended July 5, 2014 increased 0.7 percent…
Quiksilver Announces Additional Licensing Agreements
Quiksilver, Inc., the parent of Quiksilver, Roxy and DC, entered into licensing agreements for several product categories, including Roxy young girls and children’s apparel, watches and socks/legwear, as well as other product categories including lu
FTC Approves Final Order in Marker Volkl/Tecnica Case
The Federal Trade Commission approved two final orders settling charges that ski equipment manufacturers Marker Völkl (International) GmbH and Tecnica Group S.p.A. for many years illegally agreed not to compete for one another’s ski endorsers or emp
European Outdoor Group Opens Membership to Retailers
In an extraordinary assembly held on 9 July, members of the European Outdoor Group (EOG) agreed key changes to bylaws that will allow retailers to become members of the association…
