SGB Update Sportsmans
Firearms Background Checks Slide in May from April
The Federal Bureau of Investigation reported a 13 percent drop in firearm background checks in May compared to the prior month but above year-ago levels.
Costa Partners with Dave Mercer
Costa recently has signed a marketing partnership agreement with Facts of Fishing TV show host and Bassmaster Elite Series tournament emcee Dave Mercer…
Body Labs: Returns of Online Apparel and Footwear Sapping Retail Profits
Body Labs estimated that up to a quarter of apparel and footwear acquired online in the United States last year was returned due to sizing issues.
Dick’s SG Sets Openings for Quincy, IL and Gainesville, FL
Dick’s Sporting Goods set grand opening celebrations for stores in Quincy, IL and Gainesville, FL
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.
