Dorel Sees Rec/Leisure Division Q1 Profits Slide on Mass Declines
Dorel Industries Inc. revenues in its Recreational/Leisure division rose 14.9% to $161.4 million from $140.5 million in the year-ago period. Operating earnings declined 32.6% to $10.0 million from $14.8 million a year ago…
Study: High School Athletes Face Serious Concussion Risks
According to a study from the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, 40.5% of high school athletes who suffer concussions return to action prematurely and set themselves up for more severe injuries.
Georgia DNR Announces Changes To State WMA Program
The Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division today announced that beginning July 1, there will be three less wildlife management areas (WMA) in the state’s program and one WMA will be reduced in size…
Umarex Hires Out Of Bounds For Creative
Umarex USA, a supplier of sporting air guns and high quality small bore firearms, has announced the naming of Out of Bounds Creative as the agency of record for Umarex USA's firearm lines. Out of Bounds is an Ogden, UT-based advertising agency specia
More Than 100 Safari Club Members Visit Capitol Hill
Over 100 Safari Club International (SCI) members met with Members of Congress on the Hill last week in conjunction with SCI's annual May Board meeting in Washington, DC.
Conservation Leaders Meet With Obama Administration
The President's budget contains both positive and potentially dubious news for sportsmen, according to a release by Ducks Unlimited. Today's budget request calls for increased funding for wetlands and waterfowl habitat programs, but also limits
Backbone Media Hires Social Media and Online Brand Manager
Backbone Media has hired Jonathan Georger as Social Media and Online Brand Manager…
Brunswick Names VP, General Counsel and Secretary
Brunswick Corporation has named Kristin M. Coleman its vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Coleman will assume her duties May 20, and will report to Dustan E. McCoy, Brunswick's chairman and CEO…
Yue Yuen April Operating Revenue Down 1.4%
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd. said its operating revenue in April was U.S. $425.0 million, down 1.4% from the year-earlier period. The Hong Kong-listed company's operating revenue was US$430.9 million in the same month last year…
Golfsmith Narrows Q1 Loss Despite Comps Decline
Golfsmith International managed to narrow its losses in the first quarter, but top-line sales and comp store sales suffered from a significant drop in ticket prices as the consumer continues to scale back discretionary purchases in response to the economy
Yamaha Sponsors 2009 National Hunting and Fishing Day
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. announced its support of outdoor sports and conservation by sponsoring the 2009 National Hunting and Fishing (NHF) Day. As part of the partnership, Yamaha has donated an all-new 2009 Grizzly 550 FI ATV with Electric Power Steeri
Weather, Holiday Drives Comps to Slight Growth in April; Discounters Thrive
Following a somewhat respectable March that saw several retailers raise guidance for the quarter, same-store sales for April saw the largest monthly gain since August on strength provided by several key factors. Tax rebates, warm weather, and the Easter h
Gaiam Posts Q1 Loss on Lower Sales
Gaiam, Inc. revenue for the first quarter ended March 31 decreased 14.2% to $55.9 million from $65.2 million recorded in the same period last year. The reduction in sales was primarily due to a decrease in consumer spending, closure of businesses and repo
SGMA: Economy Impacting Sports Participation
According to the Sports & Fitness Participation Study (2009 edition), produced by SGMA Research, female participation in both team and individual/fitness sports activities decreased by 10.2% and 7.2%, among ‘core’ participants, respectively.Among fitness
April Comps Up 18% for The Buckle
The Buckle, Inc. reported comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended May 2, 2009 increased 18.2% from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended May 3, 2008…
