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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.
Leatherman Promotes Ben Rivera to CEO
Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., parent to Leatherman multi-tools and LED light brand Ledlenser, promoted Ben Rivera to CEO. Rivera, who has been with the company for 25 years, most recently served as Leatherman brand president and will continue in that role in addition to running the parent company as CEO. “Over the last 25 years, […]
Italian Buying Group Joins Sports 2000 International
Sport 2000 International, the second largest buying group for sporting goods retailers in Europe, is expanding its network into Italy the accession of Sport Alliance International…
Selle Royal to Join Utah’s Bike Industry Cluster
Selle Royal Group will open a new facility in Utah that will generate 65 jobs in the next seven years thanks in part to economic incentives offered by the state…
