SGB Update Sportsmans
VF Outdoors and Action Revenues up 16 Percent in Q2
VF Corp.'s Outdoor & Action Sports revenues increased 16 percent in the second quarter ended June 28, driven by an 11 percent increase in The North Face brand revenues, a 21 percent increase in Vans brand revenues, and a 19 percent increase in Timbe
Clean-Shot Archery Receives US Patent Approval
Clean-Shot Archery, Inc. announced that patent #8,777,786 has been issued to protect the innovative features of their Nock Out lighted nocks…
Bipartisan Duck Stamp Companion Bills Introduced in House and Senate
Ducks Unlimited officials (DU) voiced strong support for the Federal Duck Stamp Act of 2014, a bill introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate…
VF’s Sports Brands’ Momentum Continues in Q2
VF Corp. reported better-than-expected quarterly profit as its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition racked up its third-straight quarter of double-digit growth. Sales in its Outdoor & Action Sports coalition rose 15.9 percent. The North Face was up 11 percen
Field and Stream Plans Openings for Columbus, OH and Cary, NC
Field & Stream, owned by Dick's Sporting Goods, announced grand-opening festivities for stores in Columbus, OH and Cary, NC…
Wellco Parent Files for Bankruptcy
Tactical Holdings, a major supplier of military footwear, has filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of Delaware, and is seeking a quick sale of its businesses. The company’s footwear businesses include Wellc
RECALL: 120 GT Fury Mountain Bikes
Cycling Sports Group (CSG) recalled about 120 GT Fury bikes sold in the United States and another 32 sold in Canada because the wheel hubs can break and cause the brake system to ail, posing a crash hazard for riders.
Brunswick Sells Retail Bowling Business to Bowlmor AMF
Brunswick Corporation has agreed to sell its Retail Bowling business to Bowlmor AMF for $270 million, contingent upon customary closing procedures. Brunswick also announced its intention to divest its Bowling Products business. Brunswick is targeting to c
K2 Sports to Acquire Squadra
K2 Sports, a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation, entered into an agreement to acquire Squadra, the designer and manufacturer of a full line of custom cycling and triathlon apparel. K2 Sports already owns Zoot Sports, which sells triathlon gear to individua
AirSpeed Footwear Signs Pro SkateBoard Legend Pat Duffy
In California Inc., owner of the AirSpeed Footwear Brand, signed legendary professional skateboarder Pat Duffy to the AirSpeed Footwear Pro team…
Active Ride Shop Secures Investment
Active Ride Shop, which operates 21 retail locations throughout Southern California, has received an undisclosed investment from Tengram Capital Partners to help add more than 30 stores over the next few years. As a part of Tengram’s investment, Ric
Hammer Signs Deal with DryWear Apparel on Performance Line
Hammer Strength, a Life Fitness brand, signed an exclusive licensing agreement with DryWear Apparel, LLC. to market a line of base layer clothing with moisture management technology under the Hammer Strength Apparel label…
Jordan Brand Signs Jabari Parker
Jordan Brand has signed an endorsement deal with Jabari Parker, the second pick in the NBA draft selected by the Milwaukee Bucks…
Grassroots Helps Raise $50,000 for Colorado Flood Relief
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance and the Oskar Blues CAN'd Aid Foundation raised $50,000 for Coloardo flood recovery at a fundraising event held at The Big Red Barn in Highland Meadows in Windsor last month…
Thule Group Joins Outdoor Industry’s European Conservation Group
Thule Group has increased its environmental commitment by joining EOCA, the European Outdoor Conservation Association…
