Vail Resorts Announces Senior Management Changes in Mountain Division
Vail Resorts, Inc. has announced changes within the senior leadership team at Beaver Creek, Keystone and Heavenly Mountain resorts…
NRF Hails Bill to Help States Collect Internet Sales Tax
The National Retail Federation urged Congress to move quickly on the “Main Street Fairness Act,” which would make it easier for states to require Internet retailers and other out-of-state merchants to collect sales tax the same as local bricks-and-mortar
Senate Bill Will Help Hunters Gain Access to Public Lands
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., have introduced legislation that guarantees funding for improving hunter access to existing public lands, according to a release by the Boone and Crockett Club…
Ruger SR9c Named 2010 ‘Handgun of the Year’
According to Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., a Ruger handgun has been named the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence “Handgun of the Year” for the third straight year…
Volcom Sales Up 15.4%; Margins Contract
Volcom, Inc. reported consolidated revenues for second quarter ended June 30 were $62.5 million compared with $54.2 million in the second quarter of 2009. Net income for the 2010 second quarter was $68,000, or break even per diluted share, compared with $
OR Launches SmartPhone App
Outdoor Retailer (OR) launched a smartphone app called “OR 2010” to give attendees a convenient and comprehensive way to navigate OR Summer Market 2010 features before, during and after the show…
Gramicci Adds Reps to Push NPT Line
Gramicci has added new sales representation in four U.S. regions to market its NPT – Natural/Organic Performance Technology outdoor clothing…
Sof Sole Partners with The Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic
The Jimmy V Celebrity Golf Classic, a premier celebrity golf fundraiser for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, announced that Sof Sole will serve as the 2010 Signature Sponsor for the “Jimmy V Cruise to Key West” event. This fun-filled event will take
Rawlings Signs Exclusive NFL Tailgate License
Rawlings Sporting Goods signed a multi-year agreement to become the NFL's exclusive licensee for select tailgating products, including tent canopies, grills and chairs. The extended deal which will be managed by Jarden Sports Licensing, begins in 20
SandP Raises Perry Ellis’ Debt Rating
Perry Ellis International, Inc. said Standard & Poor's Ratings Services revised its outlook on the company to “stable,” reaffirmed its “B+” corporate credit rating and also raised the issue-level rating on the company's senior subordinated notes
Point6 To Supply Socks for First Ascent Line
Point6, designer and manufacturer of premium merino wool performance socks, has inked an exclusive partnership to provide Eddie Bauer with socks for its First Ascent line beginning in September 2010…
New York Giants Partners with TeamFanShop
TeamFanShop is partnering with the New York Giants to deliver e-commerce and marketing solutions to reach the global fan base of the Giants…
Study: World Cup Sponsorship Shows Mixed Results
Adidas was the second most widely-named brand as a World Cup sponsor, both before and after the event, according to a new study with Survey Sampling International's (SSI). Coca Cola was first…
Sears Becomes 1st Major Retailer to Join AFIRM
AFIRM, the fitness trade group, announced that Sears has become the first retailer to join the association. Sears is the nation's largest retailer of fitness equipment, and the exclusive retailer of NordicTrack equipment in the U.S…
Warnaco Taps Former VF Exec to Head Swimwear Business
The Warnaco Group, Inc. appointed James B. Gerson, former president of V.F. Corp's Reef business, as president of its Swimwear division. …
