NSGA Urges Members To Push For Resolution To West Coast Port Contract Negotiations
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) is urging its members to contact lawmakers, and leaders of the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), to push for a resolution to the West Coast port co
Dick’s SG Sets Openings for Clermont, FL and Seabrook, NH
Dick's Sporting Goods set three-day opening celebrations for new stores in Clermont, FL and Seabrook, NH. Both grand openings will take place from Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29…
Therapearl Acquired by Performance Health
Performance Health, which manufactures and markets rehabilitation and wellness products, has acquired Maryland-based Therapearl, LLC, which sells its hot and cold therapy products through Dick’s Sporting Goods as well as…
Cycling Brands Launch Auction to Raise Money for Spinalis
POC and fellow cycling brands Cervélo, fi´zi:k, 3T, HED, Shimano, and TRP are accepting bids on four one-of-a-kind Cervélo road bikes valued at roughly $20,000 as part of a fundraiser for Spinalis, a charitable foundation that supports research and treatm
Clif Bar Joins PeopleForBikes National Movement
Clif Bar has formally joined the national non-profit PeopleForBikes as a continuation of its long-standing commitment to bicycle advocacy…
Yurbuds Acquired by Harman International
Harman International Industries, Incorporated has acquired Yurbuds LLC, the St. Louis-based company that develops in-the-ear and behind-the-ear headphones that are ergonomically and functionally designed specifically for athletes. Terms of the transactio
Thule Signs on as Platinum Sponsor of Outsiders Ball
Thule has signed on as platinum level sponsor of the 2014 Outdoor Foundation’s Outsiders Ball, which has emerged as the outdoor industry's premier fundraising event for grassroots projects that engage American youth in outdoor actviities…
SIG SAUER Partners with Big Rock Sports for Distribution
SIG SAUER announced the appointment of Big Rock Sports, expanding the SIG SAUER distribution network for its firearms and accessories lines…
New Officers Elected by SAAMI
At its annual meeting June 19 in Providence, Rhode Island, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) elected a new chairman and vice-chairman.,,
Bill Hicks and Co., Ltd. offers Mark XIX Desert Eagle in Burnt Bronze
Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd., a full-line distributor for the hunting and shooting sports industries, announces addition of the Burnt Bronze Cerakote coated Mark XIX Desert Eagle by Magnum Research to its available product line…
Lee Corso Headlines at ICAST Industry Breakfast
ESPN's college football analyst, Lee Corso, is the 2014 guest keynote speaker at the ICAST State of the Industry Breakfast July 16 in Orlando, Fl…
OYO Sportstoys Raises $3M in Seed Funding
OYO Sports, a fan figurines developer, has raised $3 million in seed funding bringing total angel and seed funding to-date to $4.6 million…
Orvis to Open Second South Carolina Store
Orvis is opening a store in Greenville, SC…
ARRO Returns Record Dividends to Members
Marty Stubstad, president of the Archery Range and Retailers Organization (ARRO), announced this week that the archery buying group achieved record patronage dividends, paying back $413,000 to members from participating ARRO manufacturers…
Marvel Extends Athletics-inspired Licenses
After finding success with Under Armour on a superheroes collection, Marvel Entertainment, LLC is extending its push into athletic-performance related products through licensed deals. Beyond expanding the UA collections, new partnerships have been reached
