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SureWerx Acquires American Safety Clothing
SureWerx, a major producer of safety footwear and products, has acquired American Safety Clothing Inc. SureWerx’s safety footwear brands include Avenger, Nautilus, Neos, MEGAComfort Insoles, New Balance and Airwalk.
Olin and Huntsman See Merger Antitrust Wait Period Expire
Olin Corp., the parent of Winchester, and Huntsman Corp. announced that the U.S. antitrust waiting period for their $12.5 billion merger has expired. The expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act waiting period clears a major U.S. regulatory hurdle.
Fieldsheer Makes Key North America Sales Leadership Appointments
the temperature-controlled apparel maker, has appointed Michelle Silversides as director of global sales and Christian Norman as eastern sales manager, as it seeks to build continued growth across North America and international markets.
NRF: U.S. Container Imports Now Expected to Peak in September
This year’s extended peak season is continuing, with a final bump expected this month that could push September just over the line to be the busiest month of the year for import volume at the nation’s major container ports, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Pushes Q2 Profits Higher Despite Dip in Comp Sales
The company said it is reinvesting tariff-related benefits into value, expanding compelling new brands and categories, and accelerating initiatives across stores, omni-channel and loyalty.
Simms Names Global Sales Leader
Simms Fishing Products appointed Dexter “Dex” Levandoski as global sales leader. He formerly led North American sales for Patagonia’s fly-fishing business and was most recently at Poncho Outdoors.
Archery Trade Association’s CEO Jeff Poole to Retire
The Archery Trade Association, which operates the ATA Show, announced that CEO and President Jeff Poole will retire on January 31, 2027, concluding five years of leadership at the helm of the archery and bowhunting industry’s trade organization.
Mathews Archery Announces Transition to Employee Ownership
Mathews Archery, based in Sparta, WI, officially transitioned to employee ownership as it reaches its 35th year in business.
Academy Sports Hires Chief People Officer
Academy Sports + Outdoors, Inc., appointed Matt Pasch, formerly at Burlington Stores, to the role of EVP and chief people officer. He succeeds Bill Ennis, who recently retired.
American Outdoor Brands Sales Climb 25 Percent in Fiscal Q1, Ups EBITDA Guide
The first quarter performance reportedly reinforces the confidence in the company’s expectations for the year. AOUT is maintaining our full-year guidance for net sales of $200 million to $210 million, and increasing the Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $14.5 million to $17.5 million.
Smith & Wesson’s Fiscal Q1 Sales Jump 32 Percent
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported that sales jumped 32 percent in the fiscal first quarter ended July 31. Operating earnings on an adjusted basis nearly doubled due in part to tariff refunds.
NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks Rise 2.2 Percent in August
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported that its NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure for August 2026 increased 2.2 percent, marking the seventh consecutive month of gains.
Bass Pro to Close Store in East Memphis
Bass Pro Shops is closing its store in East Memphis after 24 years in operation in a rare store closing for the retailer.
SGB Media Closed for Labor Day Holiday Weekend
In observance of the Labor Day holiday, SGB Media will be closed after noon on Friday, September 4 and for the full day on Monday, September 7. SGB Media will return to the office and resume newsletter publication on Tuesday, September 8.
