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GoLite Promotes Team Members, Hires New Sales Agencies

GoLite has promoted three key team members: Andy Burgess, formerly VP of Product, is now SVP of Product, Sales and Marketing, creating a strong cohesive synergy between the different business units. Mark Flanagan, formerly European General Manager, is now

Bushnell to Acquire C’eb’e Eyewear Brand

MidOcean Partners, a middle market private equity firm, and Bushnell Outdoor Products said that Bushnell has acquired the C'eb'e eyewear brand from Marcolin S.p.A., which listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. The terms of the purchase agreement we

RECALL: Dahon/REI Novara Folding Bicycles

About 11,500 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles have been recalled because the hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of the bicycle's handlepost hinge cracking, including one minor injury involving scr

SGMA: Lacrosse Participation Grows Over 100% Since 2000

According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association’s (SGMA) 2009 Lacrosse Single Sport Report, lacrosse remains one of the 'hottest' sports to play in the U.S. Figures indicate lacrosse has grown by nearly 80,000 participants per year sin

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

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

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