180s Announces Promotions
180s promoted Jay Wilkins to chief operating officer and Shelley Foland to director of sales. In addition, Brian Parker has been appointed director of marketing. All changes take place immediately…
We Are Golf Advocacy Coalition Launched
We Are Golf, a coalition of four of the game's major associations, has been formed to represent the economic, human and environmental benefits of the industry at federal, state and local levels of government…
Boxercraft Joins National Network of Embroidery Professionals
Boxercraft, the spiritwear manufacturer, has joined the National Network of Embroidery Professionals Preferred Vendor Program. Through the program, Boxercraft is offering 2nd column pricing to all NNEP members…
Palmguard Sponsors Southern Indoor Football League
Southern Indoor Football League has inked a deal to have Palmgard International, Inc. become the official glove of the SIFL. The partnership will allow for Palmgard International, Inc. extensive marketing opportunities benefiting from the SIFL's conc
Cleveland Golf Promotes Hunter to Director of Field Marketing
Cleveland Golf has promoted David Hunter to the newly created position of director of field marketing. Hunter is a seven year veteran of Cleveland Golf, having served most recently as the company’s business unit leader for irons…
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
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
Sustainability Group to Hold Breakfast at ISPO
The European Outdoor Group’s Sustainability Working Group (SWG) is holding a Sustainability Breakfast Open Meeting at ispo. The breakfast will give an overview of the SWG workplan and US driven Eco Index, a look at the resources available through th
Boathouse Sports Launches Shark Skin Rowing Vest
Boathouse Sports has launched its “SHARK SKIN” rowing vest. The Boathouse Shark Skin was developed for the U.S. National Rowing Team to meet their need for a lightweight, weatherproof and flexible rowing vest…
Camo Inventor Alleges Patent Infringement of Cabela’s, 11 Others
Cabela’s and Jordan Outdoor Enterprises are among 12 defendants named in a civil suit filed by inventor Nathan Conk of Elko, NV. Conk has filed suit against the manufacturers for patent infringement allegations regarding camouflage patterns used by
NRF: Holiday Sales Better Than Expected
The National Retail Federation said preliminary 2009 holiday sales, which combine the full months of November and December, rose 1.1% to $446.8 billion, surpassing NRF's projected decline of 1.0%…
Apparel Makers Assess Haiti Damage; Industry Groups Organize Donations
The 7.0 earthquake that rocked Haiti on Jan. 12 brought business to a standstill, shut down the principal seaport near the country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, as well as temporarily suspended flights at the capital’s Toussaint L’Overture
Leegin Bill Approved by House Judiciary Committee
The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would essentially reverse a Supreme Court decision upholding manufacturers’ rights to set minimum prices below which their dealers cannot sell product…
OR Winter Market Preview: Snowshoes Focus on Backcountry Adventure for 2010-11 Season
Snowshoe sales were down 6.5% last season – about the same as all sporting goods – but retailers and manufacturers are kicking up their heels like the sport’s participants heading into 2010…
Forecast Calls for “Unhealthy” Air Quality in Salt Lake City
Utah health officials last week urged principals to keep school children indoors during recess and advised other to avoid prolonged exertion because of worsening air quality…
