Smith and Wesson Reports Q4 Sales Up 19.8% on Strength from MandP Firearms
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., reported net sales for the fourth fiscal quarter 2009 were $99.5 million, or 19.8% ($16.4 million) higher than net sales of $83.1 million for the fourth fiscal quarter last year..
Trek World Racing, Lucozade Sport Partner
Trek World Racing has named Lucozade Sport as its first official sports nutrition supplier. Lucozade will supply an extensive range of contaminant-tested sports nutrition to both cross-country and downhill riders at all World Cup events…
Choose Outdoors Secures Industry Grants, Plans 2009 Agenda
Choose Outdoors, a 501(c)3, non-profit organization based in Colorado, has received start up funding from America Outdoors, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, the National Ski Areas Association, and Outdoor Industry Association. During
SRAM Appoints Cycling Fund Director
SRAM appointed Andy Neufeld as its Cycling Fund director. Neufeld is currently the chief strategy officer for the Active Transportation Alliance, (formerly Chicagoland Bicycle Federation), having served as executive director from 1987 through 2005…
O’Neill Sponsors Huntington Beach Surf School
O'Neill Clothing and Huntington Surf & Sport have become sponsors of the HB Surf School, the official surf school of the city of Huntington Beach. The HB Surf School offers learn-to-surf programs, surf camps and competitive instruction through the Ci
Tenenbaum Confirmed as CPSC Chair
The US Senate has confirmed Inez Tenenbaum as chair of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). President Barack Obama nominated Tenenbaum, South Carolina's former state superintendent of education, for the post in May…
Judge Denies Wilson Sporting Goods in Patent Case
A federal judge has denied summary judgment to Wilson Sporting Goods, which was sued for patent infringement by Everything Baseball, based in St. Charles, IL. Wilson was accused in a lawsuit in Illinois Northern District Court of copying a chest protector
The Finish Line Exits Man Alive; Posts Q1 Comp Decline
The Finish Line, Inc. will exit its unprofitable Man Alive business and has entered into a definitive agreement with Man Alive Acquisition, LLC (“MA”) an entity controlled by Jimmy Khezrie, the owner and operator of Jimmy Jazz stores. In other news, The
New Balance Ekes Out Sales Gain in ’08; Launches American-Made Campaign
New Balance's global sales rose slightly in 2008 as a modest decline in domestic sales was offset by strength in international sales. Worldwide sales inched ahead 0.6% to $1.64 billion from $1.63 billion, according to its recently-released fact sheet
Amer Sports 2009 Outlook Clouded
Amer Sports stated that their full-year outlook is “clouded by the uncertainty in consumer demand in general.” The company said that pre-season orders in winter sports equipment for fall/winter are roughly flat to last year's level, a result that re
Obama Administration Forms Office of Youth Sport, Waves National Park Fees
President Obama has recently recognized the sporting goods and outdoor industries with two new initiatives that will encourage youth participation in athletics and promote outdoor recreation. The president is forming a White House Office of Olympic, Paral
CSC Urges Withdrawal Of Proposed Treatment Of Assisted Opening Knives
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus today urged U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to withdraw the notice of proposed revocation of treatment relating to the admissibility of certain knives with spring assisted opening mechan
NRA Cites GOA Report; Provides Analysis
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report recently entitled, “Firearms Trafficking: U.S. Efforts to Combat Arms Trafficking to Mexico Face Planning and Coordination Challenges.” According to a release by the National Rifle Associat
Nfinity to Sponsor PrepVolleyball
Nfinity, the woman’s team footwear company, has signed a multi-year partnership with PrepVolleyball, the a resource site for high school and club girls volleyball. Nfinity will be the title sponsor of the Top 50 Recruits, the College Need List, and the Co
Ripken Baseball and Rawlings Partner on Training Products
Rawlings has partnered with Ripken Baseball to create a new line of training products for youth baseball players. Rawlings’ new “Five Tool” training products will include hurdles, pop-up nets and tees to be used for baseball tournaments and camps at the R
