Professional Anglers Association Hires Industry Veterans Clemons and Knight
The Professional Anglers Association said it has filled two key positions with the hiring of Alan Clemons of Alabama as Communications Director and Randy Knight of Texas as Tournament Director…
Lewis Adds Responsibilities at ATA
Maria Lewis has been named exhibitor and member services manager for the Archery Trade Association. The ATA said Lewis, who has managed member services since she was hired in September 2009, will coordinate booth selection for the 2011 Show and serve as t
Hincapie Sportswear Adds Another Rep
Hincapie Sportswear has hired Scott Hedin as retail sales representatives for the brand in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. Hedin will represent Hincapie for retail cycling apparel and accessory sales to independent bicycle dealers and sell
FWS to Distribute $862 Million to States for Fish and Wildlife Conservation Projects
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute more than $862 million to all 50 states, U.S. commonwealths and territories, and the District of Columbia to support hunting, sport-fishing, and fish a
Easton Hockey Choice for Olympians
Easton Hockey said eleven of the top 20 scorers, including tournament leader Jarome Iginla (5 goals), were using Easton sticks at the recent Winter Olympics Games…
Heelys Fills Positions to Support 2010 Business Plan
Heelys has promoted two staffers and hired another to support their 2010 business plan, which includes revitaling its brand, making new products a priority and improving partnerships with retailers, marketers, licensers and the media…
Rawlings Recognized by Babe Ruth League
Rawlings Sporting Goods of St. Louis, Missouri has been named the recipient of the 2009 Babe Ruth League, Inc. Special Programs Award. This award was created to honor…
Oakley Grew at Double Digit Rates in 2009
Premium sunglass brand Oakley continued to grow at double digit rates in 2009, according to Italy's Luxottica Group, S.p.A., which reported sales declined 6.4% in the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2009. The company said Oakley, which it acquired in 2007, wi
Nike Golf Sponsors the EWGA 2010 Member-Get-A-Member Program
Nike Golf continues its sponsorship of the EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association) Member-Get-A-Member program for 2010 and has renewed as a supporting partner for the nationwide organization…
Marmot Mountain Announces Promotions and a Hire
Marmot Mountain, LLC announced six internal promotions and has brought on a contractor full-time as merchandising manager for hardgoods…
Crazy Creek Hires New England Rep
Crazy Creek Products, Inc. said Steve Schneider of Schneider Sales Associates has joined the Crazy Creek sales team. Schneider will represent Crazy Creek with dealers in the New England area, including: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rh
Lower Price Points Dominate Golf Apparel Market According to December Golf Datatech Apparel Market Reports
In the December, 2009 edition of its Golf Apparel Market Reports, independent research firm, Golf Datatech, LLC, found that the $0-$49.99 price range made up the majority of sales for both men’s and women’s on- and off-course golf apparel.
Head Sees Racquet Sports the Lone Bright Spot in 2009
Preliminary, unaudited results for 2009 show sales declined across all four divisions at Head N.V. – winter sports, racquet sports, diving and licensing…
Sturm, Ruger Sees New Products Help Bolster Q4
Sturm, Ruger and Co. Inc. said sales of new products and a strong December boosted results for the fourth quarter of 2009 despite tough comparisons against a year-ago period that saw revenues and earnings spike amidst speculation about an anti-gun agenda
Champion Seeing Double-Digit Growth
Champion brand sales have grown double-digits over the past four years and the brand is now at $1.5 billion in annual sales…
