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Gander Mtn. Announces Major Remodeling of Two Florida Stores
Gander Mountain has completed a major remodeling of its Jacksonville and St. Augustine stores…
Soccerex Cancels 2013 Conference After Rio de Janeiro Cuts Support
Soccerex said it was forced to cancel its global convention in Rio de Janeiro after the local sports ministry withdrew financial support for the annual event. The UK-based trade show organizer said it will sue the state of Rio de Janeiro to recover exepen
Puma Cuts Full-Year Earnings Forecast on Impairment Charges
Puma said that said it now expects full-year 2013 net earnings “to be positive, but significantly below those of 2012,” partly due to one-time charges of about 130 million euros ($174 million) to be taken in the fourth quarter. Puma also confirmed that it
Sturm, Ruger’s Q3 Revenues Leap 45 Percent
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. reported profits jumped 65.2 percent in its third quarter, to $26.7 million, or $1.44 a share, from $17.3 million, or 88 cents, a year ago. Revenues climbed 44.6 percent to $170.9 million from $118.2 million…
Backcountry.com Growth Slows in ‘Off Quarter’
Revenue growth slowed to the mid-single digit range at Backcountry.com in the third quarter, according to Liberty Interactive Corp. President and CEO Greg Maffei.
Grand View Media Acquires Shooting Sports Retailer
After nearly two years of managing the publishing operations of Shooting Sports Retailer, Grand View Media Group has acquired the title…
Golf Rounds Pick Up In September
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played on a national level were up 1.2 percent in September 2013 compared to September 2012…
Spy Inc. Sales Growth Slows in Third Quarter
Spy Inc. reported year-over-year sales of its Spy branded sunglasses, prescription eyewear and other products grew 3 percent to $10.2 million in the the third quarter, or less than half the rate reported for the second quarter. Income from operations turn
Surf Expo Named Fastest Growing Trade Show
Surf Expo was named Fastest-Growing Attendance winner in the for-profit tradeshow category, and overall Fastest-Growing Show at the 4th Annual Trade Show News Network (TSNN) Awards held this past weekend in Reno, NV…
NSGA Juggles Marketing Staff After Hammond Departure
Bruce Hammond, who served as Director of Marketing & Communications at the National Sporting Goods Association for nearly three years, left the Association, effective Nov. 1. As a result, Marty Maciaszek was named Director of Communications, in addition t
ATK Completes Acquisition of Bushnell Group Holdings, Inc.
ATK has completed the acquisition of Bushnell Group Holdings, Inc. a global designer, marketer and distributor of branded sports optics, outdoor accessories and performance eyewear…
ATA Board Creates Positions, Adds Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops Representatives
The Archery Trade Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to add Tom Gallagher of Cabela's and Dean Snelson of Bass Pro Shops to two new board seats created for the association's “multi-channel retailer” members…
2Q 2013 Excise Tax Obligations up 40.3 Percent over Same 2012 Period
According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) the latest Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection report released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury indicates that firearm and ammunition manufacturers reported tax liabilities posted
Native Shoes Adds Andy Trammell as VP of U.S. Sales
Native Shoes has appointed industry sales veteran Andy Trammell to a new position as vice president of sales for all US territories. He most recently held the position of director of sales at Sanuk…
Crimson Trace Wins NASGW Recognition for 2nd Year
Crimson Trace, a manufacturer of laser sights and tactical lighting products for the firearms industry, received the Excellence in Accessory Manufacturing award for the second consecutive year from the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (N
