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Under Armour Takes Hit on Sports Authority Bankruptcy
Under Armour Inc. said it was revising its previously issued outlook for the full year and second quarter of 2016 following recent developments related to the bankruptcy of The Sports Authority. The company will take a $23 million impairment charge.
Schuylkill Valley Sports to Open Store in Reading, PA
Schuylkill Valley Sports announced plans to open a new location in Reading, PA.
American Hiking Society Advocates Urban Trail Systems
American Hiking Society released a report advocating creation of trails as a way to address the many health issues facing the American public due to physical inactivity during a media event on Capitol Hill Sunday.
Vapor Trail Archery Rebrands With Edgy Logo
Vapor Trail Archery, manufacturer of VTX bowstrings, cables, Limb Driver Pro-V, and other archery accessories, has rebranded to a new “edgier” logo.
NSGA: New Overtime Rule to Greatly Effect Sporting Goods Industry
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) issued a reminder for its members to be aware of a significant new rule unveiled by the Obama Administration through the Department of Labor (DOL).
Action Target Adopts Second Logo
Action Target Inc., the leading manufacturer of shooting ranges, launched a new secondary logo.
STI International Hires Sales Manager
STI International, an employee-owned company based out of Georgetown, TX, which manufactures 1911 & 2011 style firearms, hired Brogan Miller as its Sales Manager.
Liquidators Prevail at Sports Authority Auction
Liquidators won the right to conduct going-out-of-business sales at Sports Authority stores in the absence of acceptable offers from investors interested in operating the bankrupt retail chain a going concern.
Sig Sauer Hires VP and GM of Airgun Division
Sig Sauer, Inc., designer and manufacturer of firearms, optics, ammunition, airguns and accessories, hired Joseph Huston as the company’s vice president and general manager of the airgun division.
Leisure Stores Post Strong Year-over-Year Growth
Sales at sporting goods, hobby, books and music stores rose a hefty 4.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in April compared with April 2015 according to advance estimated released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
SDSI Accepting Applications to Accelerator Program
San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI), the non-profit business development organization for the Sports and Active Lifestyle (SAL) industry, is accepting applications to its business accelerator program.
Colorado Declares State Holiday to Celebrate Public Lands
Governor John Hickenlooper signed Colorado’s Public Lands Day bill Tuesday, which establishes the third Saturday in May as a holiday to celebrate the state’s public land.
Cabela’s Presents Vendor of the Year Awards
Cabela’s Inc. honored four of its suppliers: Vortex Optics, Benelli USA, St. Croix Rod Company and Sitka Gear.
Taurus Holdings Names Senior Marketing Manager
Taurus Holdings, Inc. named Vincent Abrams as the Senior Marketing Manager for the company, which encompasses the Taurus, Rossi and Heritage firearm brands.
Fishpond Founder Le Coq Honored for Environmental Work
Fishpond Founder John Le Coq was recently recognized for his commitment and contributions to the environment as one of four nominees for Pegasus Foundation Wings award.
