Ritchey Design said Steve Parke has resigned as the company's general manager and former vice president of global marketing, as he plans to pursue new opportunities within the bicycle industry…
Month: January 2010
Volkl Tennis Hires Global Tour Manager Edoardo Artaldi
Klip America, the worldwide licensee for Volkl Tennis, hired Edoardo Artaldi as global tour manager for the Volkl brand.
Arizona to Close 13 More State Parks
The Arizona State Parks Board voted last week to keep nine parks open and close the remaining 13 State Parks in a phased series of closures starting Feb. 22, 2010 due to six different State Parks funds being swept of $8.6 million. In addition, four parks
Advance Bookings Stall at Western Ski Resorts
After a good start in October and November, advance bookings stalled in December at mountain resort destinations, according to the latest report by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP). Although occupancy rates are stronger than they were 30 days
Tifosi Optics Brings in PGA Tour Representative
Tifosi Optics, Inc. said Kevin Gessino-Kraft will be Tifosi Optics' exclusive PGA Tour Representative in 2010…
Nike Launches Golf Clubs Without Tiger Woods
Nike Inc. will launch new golf clubs that are not directly linked to Tiger Woods. Instead, Nike said its Victory Red STR8-FIT Tour fairway woods, which will go on sale Jan. 28 for $299, were designed with input from all 13 U.S. golf endorsers…
Steyr Arms Acquires Merkel
Steyr Arms has acquired Merkel USA. The merging of Steyr Arms and Merkel USA will take place in the 25,000-sq.ft. headquarters facility in Trussville, AL, complete with gunsmithing facilities and an underground testing range. The merged entities will cont
ATK Deliverson First Non-Standard Ammo to Afghan Security Forces
Alliant Techsystems has completed its first contract to supply non-standard (non-NATO) ammunition to the Afghan Security Forces (ASF), ahead of the original schedule…
Pro Ears, OSP Team Up
Altus Brands, maker of the PRO EARS line of high tech electronic hearing protection / amplifications products, has joined forces with OSP (Optimum Shotgun Performance) Shooting School.
Kodabow Taps Laura Burgess Marketing to Handle Public and Media Relations
Laura Burgess Marketing, a public relations and marketing communications firm for the law enforcement, tactical, military and shooting sports markets, has been engaged to handle public and media relations for KodaBow Inc., a new crossbow manufacturing com
NWTF Veteran Joins Steel Challenge Organization
The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), the governing body for the sport of Speed Shooting and organizer of the Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships, said Tammy Mowry, a veteran of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), has bee
Mossy Oak Assists Conservation Efforts Through Project
Organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club International and Delta Waterfowl work to support wildlife and the lands that they need to survive by recruiting volunteers, organizing fund raising events, lobbying lawmake
SBU on Location: SHOT Show University 2010
The 2010 SHOT Show kicks off on Tuesday, Jan. 19th, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation once again started the festivities with SHOT Show University, an interactive classroom-style program featuring industry veterans and experts speaking to hundre
Deion Sanders to Speak at NSGA Conference
Deion Sanders will be the featured speaker at the first-ever celebrity luncheon Monday, May 3, 2010, at the 46th Annual NSGA Management Conference & 12th Annual Team Dealer Summit…
EMC Sports Acquires Soffe Accessory Business
EMC Sports Inc., a division of Eric McCrite Co., has purchased from New Balance the Soffe Accessory business, patents and licenses. The patented hair and sleeve scrunchies are sold by major retailers and team dealers…
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