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ATK’s Sporting Group’s Sales Climb on Acquisitions

Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) reported third quarter sales in its Sporting Group increased 78 percent to $524 million compared to $294 million in the prior-year quarter, boosted by the results from the recently acquired businesses of Savage and Bushnell,

Brunswick Doubles Operating Earnings in Q4

Brunswick Corp. was able to double its operating earnings in the fourth quarter thanks to solid growth across its Mercury Engine, power boat, and fitness segments…

Federal Agencies Seize More Than $21.6M in Fake NFL Merchandise

Federal officials teamed with the National Football League (NFL) to announce the record-breaking results of a nationwide law enforcement effort aimed at combatting counterfeit sports merchandise. The parties indicated $21.6 million in fake NFL merchandise

Under Armour Reports 35 Percent Q4 Revenue Growth

Under Armour, Inc. reported revenues increased 35 percent in the fourth quarter to $683 million compared with net revenues of $506 million in the prior year's period. Net income increased 28 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 to $64 million, or

ION America Partners with Snow Sport Canada

ION America has signed on as the official camera of Snow Sport Canada, a innovative partnership of seven of Canada’s premier winter sport organizations that have joined forces to support the overall development of winter sport in Canada…

PGA PerformanceTrak: Golf Rounds Played Decline in 2013

Surveys by PGA PerformanceTrak indicate that golf courses were able to grow their merchandise sales by 2.2 percent in 2013 despite a 4.8 percent decline in golf rounds played and the lowest number of days open since at least 2005…

Cascade Designs Appoints VP of Emerging Brands

Cascade Designs, the Seattle-based manufacturer of outdoor equipment, announced the promotion of Mona West from
marketing director of Sleep and Shelter to vice president of Emerging Brands. In her new position, West will oversee six of Cascade Designs&#82

Nike Joins Climate-Change Discussions at Davos

Nike, Inc. last week attended the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2014 in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss the threat of climate change. In a blog post, Nike Inc. VP of Sustainable Innovation Hannah Jones, urged the need for innovation and collabo

Pacific Vector Unveils Plan to Slash Debt

Pacific Vector Holdings Inc, which has been rolling up action sports brands, announced plans to to significantly deleverage the balance sheet, improve working capital and cash flow, strengthen its core brands, and improve its shareholder communications…