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
Federal Report Overplayed Economic Impact of Commercial Fishing
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
Footbalance Opens Outdoor Specialty Retailer in China
Footbalance System Ltd. has partnered with a distributor to launch its insoles at one of mainland China’s premier outdoor specialty retailers. The Finnish company has signed distributors to help it launch in eight Asian countries this year, includin
NFL, Players Amend Concussion Settlement
The National Football League and counsel for the retired player plaintiffs announced a revised settlement agreement in the NFL concussion litigation pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. In the revised agreement the
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
Bauer Signs Top NHL Draft Prospect
Bauer Hockey, Inc. added top-ranked draft prospect Aaron Ekblad to its roster of athletes…
Fanatics CEO Joins Kate Spade’s Board
Kate Spade & Company elected Doug Mack, Fanatics CEO, to its board of directors…
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
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…
RECALL: 125,000 Bikes Using SR Suntour Shocks
Scott USA Inc. and Trek Bicycle Corp. are recalling more than 125,000 of bikes sold since early 2010 that were equipped with SR Suntour forks after receving reports that the forks broke…
