After significant objection from the recreational fishing and boating community, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has taken steps to correct a key fisheries economics report that misleadingly indicated that the domestic commercial fishing indu
Year: 2014
The Finish Line Hits Its Stride With Impressive Fiscal Q1 Results
The Finish Line, Inc. reported net sales grew 15.8 percent to $406.5 million in the fiscal first quarter ended May 31, 2014, when comparable store sales increased 5.0 percent. On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share more than doubled to 25 cents from
Exceed Company Reschedules Meeting to Consider CEO’s Takeover Proposal
Exceed Company Ltd.’s board of directors rescheduled an extrordinary shareholders meeting to consider a merger proposal from its chairman and CEO's after he agreed to deposit $15 million in earnest money by mid-July…
SAF Sues North Carolina Over CCW Law
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed a lawsuit in federal district court in North Carolina regarding astate law barring CCW permits for legal residents of that state…
American Sportfishing Association Elects Board of Directors Members
Six members of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) were elected or re-elected to fill three regional seats and three at-large seats on the board of directors. Their terms begin Oct. 1, 2014, and they will serve two-year terms. ASA’s board me
Fanatics CEO Joins Kate Spade’s Board
Kate Spade & Company elected Doug Mack, Fanatics CEO, to its board of directors…
Bauer Signs Top NHL Draft Prospect
Bauer Hockey, Inc. added top-ranked draft prospect Aaron Ekblad to its roster of athletes…
Foot Locker to Shutter CCS
Foot Locker, Inc. announced the strategic transition of its skate business from its CCS banner to Eastbay. Over the next several months, the CCS digital sites will continue to service the skate customer who recognizes the exceptional range of skate-inspir
Nike Inc. Fiscal Q4 Revenues Up More than 10 Percent
Nike Inc. reported a modest gain in earnings in the fourth quarter ended May 31, but results topped Wall Street's estimates by 3 cents a share. More impressively, revenues grew 10.9 percent to $7.43 billion, thanks to strong sales in North America an
Sports Authority Completes Remodeling of 18 San Francisco Stores
Sports Authority will hold grand opening ceremonies for 18 newly remodeled stores in the San Francisco Bay Area on June 28…
DSW to Offer In-Store Pick-up Through EBay
Designer Shoe Warehouse Inc. is expanding its partnership with EBay in its quest to deliver a true omni-channel shopping experience to its customers…
Mountain Hardwear Fielding Three Runners at Western States 100
Mountain Hardwear will be well represented at this weekend's grueling Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, where its president, a marketing specialist and up-and-comming ultra-runner Max King will all be competing…
OIWC Bike Industry Award Nominations Due Monday
OIWC reminds members of the bike industry that nominations for its Pioneering Woman and First Ascent Awards for the Bike Industry are due Monday…
HatsanUSA Announces Western U.S. Sales Rep. Group Change
HatsanUSA announces the appointment of Elite Outdoor Sports Marketing as its new western Unites States sales representation group…
Sellmark Names New Domestic Sales Manager
The Sellmark Corporation, a manufacturer delivering hunting, shooting and first responder brands to the outdoor market, announce the elevation of Mathew Long to the position of domestic sales team manager…
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