ASA Appoints New Angler Advocacy Campaign Director
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announces that Elizabeth “Liz” Ogilvie, most recently with the World Fishing Network (WFN), is the new KeepAmericaFishin Director…
GoPro Closes IPO
GoPro, Inc. closed its initial public offering of Class A common stock Tuesday after underwriters fully exercized their option to purchase 2,670,000 additional shares. All told, GoPro sold 8,900,000 shares through the IPO, while selling stockholders sold
NSSF Urges Action on Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act
Senators have arrived home for the July 4th recess and will be spending the next week in their states…
Flambeau Hires President of Retail Markets and Packaging Group
Flambeau announces the appointment of Chris Gurreri to the position of president of retail markets and packaging group…
Leupold and Stevens Announces Marketing Promotions
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. announce several staff promotions within their global marketing department…
Fleet Feet Honors Franchises at National Franchise Conference
Fleet Feet, Incorporated, the nation’s leading franchisor of running specialty stores, honored the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees and store employees during its annual National Franchise Conference, hosted in St. Lo
LaserMax Hires Communications Specialist
LaserMax announces the appointment of Laura K. Evans to the newly created position of marketing communications specialist…
Skora Relocates to Seattle
Skora Inc, the maker of premium, lightweight performance running footwear, relocated from Portland, OR to Seattle effective Tuesday, July 1…
Academy Sports to Expand Headquarters
Academy Sports + Outdoors is expanding its headquarters in Katy, TX, according to a report in the Houston Business Journal. Construction is well underway on a new 200,000-square-foot building and six-story parking garage at 1800 N. Mason Road where the co
Raid in China Nets More Counterfeit Golf Clubs in China
The U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group reported that the latest raid of golf club counterfeiters by Chinese law enforcement resulted in the seizure of nearly…
Li and Fung Directors Clear July 7 Spin Off of Global Brands Group to Shareholders
Li & Fung Limited's board of directors gave the go ahead Tuesday to spin off the company's brand licensing and management business, which controls the Spyder and Frye brands, to shareholders…
Li and Fung Spin Off Global Brands Group Set for July 7
Li & Fung Limited will spin off its $3.2 billion brand management business, which acquired long-term global licensing rights to the Spyder brand in 2013, to its shareholders July 7 following a vote Tuesday by its board of directors…
Sport Chalet to be Acquired by Versa Capital
Vestis Retail Group, LLC, which is owned by funds advised by Versa Capital Management, LLC (Versa) and comprises Bob's Stores and Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS), signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sport Chalet, Inc. Under the terms of the agreem
Sport Chalet Posts Steep Annual Loss
Sport Chalet Inc. reported a loss of $10.1 million, or 71 cents a share, in its year ended Mar. 30, according to its just-filed 10K report. Revenues were down 4.8 percent to $343.5 million…
OR Adding Tailgating@Outdoor Exhibit
For the first time, Outdoor Retailer is joining forces with its sister show, the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show, to create Tailgating @ OR – an exhibit area and enhanced marketing opportunity for brands with “tailgating” products looking t