SGB Update Sports & Fitness
NSSF Opens Up ‘Premium’ Membership to All Retail Members
In conversations during the past few months, an overwhelming majority of new National Shooting Sports Foundation retail members have asked NSSF about its Premium Retailer Membership…
ArmaLite, Inc. Announces New President
ArmaLite, Inc. announces the appointment of Tommy Thacker as new corporate President…
Liberty Ammunition Hires Director of Sales
Russell Datson, former account manager at Remington Arms for the Freedom Group and national account Manager at MSC is now Liberty Ammunitions director of sales…
Whistler Blackcomb Says Fiscal Q1 Results Reflect Pricing Power
The Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb ski resorts reported nearly flat sales in the fourth quarter thanks to higher spending by fewer visitors, their controlling shareholder reported last week…
Jack Wolfskin 2013 Sales Decline As Competition Rises at Home
Jack Wolfskin GmbH reported sales declined 7.9 percent in 2013 due in part to fierce competition in its home markets of Germany and Austria and a restructuring of its sales force. The German company said sales of its outdoor apparel, footwear and equipmen
Billabong Mulls Sale of E-Commerce Units
Billabong International Ltd. has hired an investment bank to explore the possible sale of its SurfStitch and Swell e-commerce businesses. It also reached a new contract with the founder of RVCA out to 2018 and the completion
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L.L. Bean Veteran Joins Vermont Teddy Bear
Mark Ranalletti, formerly senior market manager at L.L. Bean, has joined the Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Inc. as its VP of operations…
Report: Reebok May End NHL Sponsorship
Adidas has recently asked the NHL for permission to replace Reebok as its official uniform supplier with its brand, according to a report in the New York Post…
Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show 2014 Surpasses Attendance Records
The 2014 Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show, which took place from Jan. 16-18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, exceeded expectations on attendance growth say show organizers…
ExOfficio Beefs Up Sales and Dealer Service Departments
ExOfficio, a manufacturer of adventure travel apparel, made a series of new hires and promotions in the sales and dealer service departments. Tim Lau was appointed to the new position of Northwest territory manager…
TeamSnap Raises $7.5M in Equity Funding
TeamSnap, a Boulder-based developer of a web service and app to manage sports teams and groups, announced a $7.5 million Series B investment led by new investor Foundry Group. Existing investors Torstar, Trinity Ventures, Toba Capital and Harris Barton al
Running Specialty Group Snaps up Two More Stores
The two VA Runner stores with locations in Fredericksburg and Woodbridge, Va. south of Washington D.C., were acquired this week by the Denver-based Running Specialty Group (RSG) from current owner Carol Van Horn. The addition of the two new stores brings
Eagle Imports, Inc. Honors Ellett Brothers
Eagle Imports, Inc., the distributor of Metro Arms, Bersa and Comanche firearms products recognizes Ellett Brothers as their 2013 Distributor of the Year…
Farm Bill Passes Senate, Headed for President’s Signature
Many conservation groups support the 2014 Farm Bill and what it means for protecting wildlife habitats…
Clif Bar’s Whipps Succeeds REI’s Owen as Conservation Alliance Chair
Scott Whipps, director of sports retail for Clif Bar & Company, has succeeded REI's Angela Owen as new chair of The Conservation Alliance board of directors. Owens, who had represented REI on the board since 2007, handed off the torch at the Outdoor
