Cadence Retail Group, LLC has partnered with Gluskin Townley Group, LLC to form a new consulting business focusing on the specialty retail industry…
Month: January 2010
Beretta Shotgun, Rifle and Apparel Take Top Awards in 2009
Beretta received top awards for new products in both shotgun and rifle categories during 2009, according to a release issued by the company. Beretta said one of the company's field jackets garnered an editorial award for both its function and style.
Pacific Sunwear Names Marketing Chief
Robert Cameron has been named senior vice president of marketing for Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.
Prior to Pacific Sunwear, Cameron most recently served as Vice President of Levi's Brand Marketing, where he was charged with modernizing the co
Board Retailers Association Shuffles Board of Directors
The Board Retailers Association (BRA), which represents 550 action sport retailers in the surf, skate, snow, wake, kite and wind industry with almost 3,000 storefronts across the country, announced changes and additions to its board of directors…
Report: Adidas’ Reebok Turnaround on Track
Adidas AG may reach a “turnaround” for its Reebok brand as margins rise, Handelsblatt, the German business newspaper, reported, citing an interview with Reebok's head Uli Becker. New products such as its EasyTone toning collection are expected to imp
Learn a Snow Sport Month Launches
For the second straight year, Learn a Snow Sport Month officially kicks off this week with free or discounted learning programs offered by alpine ski and snowboard resorts as well as Nordic centers throughout the U.S. Governors from 14 states have issued
Supreme Court to Consider NFL’s Exclusive Licensing Deal Case
The National Football League next week will ask the U.S. Supreme Court for a broader shield from antitrust lawsuits, one that would let teams act as a group in marketing their logos and trademarks. The court will hear arguments over the league's excl
Applied Nanotech Announces RandD and License Agreement
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. said it has entered into a license and research and development agreement related to its carbon nanotube composite technology (epoxy/CNT) with an unnamed, prominent sporting goods manufacturer…
END Footwear Co-Founder Launches LUME
Andrew Estey, former END Footwear co-founder and award-winning footwear designer, announced the launch of LUME, a premier active-lifestyle brand focused in the fusion of health and wellness…
Icebreaker to Sponsor New Zealand Olympians
Icebreaker, the New Zealand merino wool apparel company, has been named the 'official base layer supplier' of the 2010 New Zealand Olympic Committee…
Golf Rounds Soar in November
According to Golf Datatech, rounds for the US were up 15.8% in November versus the year-ago month. In November 2008,
rounds were down 6.7% from 2007. On a YTD basis so far in 2009, rounds are down -0.2% from 2008…
Freedom Group Acquires Barnes Bullets
Freedom Group, Inc. through a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of Barnes Bullets. The transaction closed on Dec.31, 2009…
American Hunter Names Browning Maxus Shotgun of the Year by American
NRA Publications recently announced its selection for its Golden Bullseye Awards for the finest products available in the shooting sports industry…
Bushnell Wins Injunction
As of Dec. 30, Bushnell said the U.S. District Court of Kansas has granted the request from Bushnell to preliminarily enjoin Brunton and Lanshuo from selling certain laser rangefinders. Bushnell previously filed suit against these parties for patent infri
AFFTA Announces a New Industry Trade Show for 2010
The American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA) board of directors unanimously voted Tuesday Dec. 15, 2009 to endorse the formation of a new independent fly fishing trade show. The International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) show will debut at the Colorado
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