California Accountability Legislation Vetoed

Despite garnering near unanimous support in the State Legislature, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed Senate Bill 589, which would have prevented hunting license tag/stamp monies from being misused for non-game conservation or non-hunting purposes,

Columbia Sportswear to Open Store in Germany

Columbia Sportswear Co. announced it will open a store in Munich, Germany. The 4,800-square-foot store is expected to open in December on Munich’s Sendlingerstrasse, one of the city’s fastest-growing shopping streets with 50,000 visitors each

DSW Ups FY Sales, Earnings Outlook

DSW Inc. said it estimates comparable store sales of approximately positive 6% to 8% for the third quarter ending Oct. 31, 2009. The company experienced increased traffic and conversion since the end of the second quarter, resulting in positive comparable

Altus Brands Acquires Companies

Altus Brands, LLC, provider of products for the outdoor sports, law enforcement and industrial safety markets has acquired Cass Creek Game Calls, Woodland Whisper, QuikSit and Digital Game Scales brands, formerly owned by Nature Vision, Inc…

Schwarzenegger Signs Pro-Hunting Bill into Law

On October 11th, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill 1423, a measure authored by Assembly Member Tom Berryhill (R-Modesto) that significantly reduces existing commercial hunting club license fees; promotes full implementation of California

NRA: Schwarzenegger Signs Bill that is

The NRA said Governor Schwarzenegger has signed a “severe yet impotent” gun control measure into law. Assembly Bill 962, taking effect on February 1, 2011, mandates individuals purchasing ammunition to be fingerprinted and registered at the time of sale a

Element 21 Names New CFO

Element 21 Golf Company a manufacturer of advanced Scandium Alloy golf and biofiber fishing equipment, has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer — Philip Clark, CA, CPA, CFA…

RUAG Establishes New US Ammunition Company

RUAG Ammotec GmbH joined forces with Precision Ammunition LLC, aligning one of Europe’s largest ammunition manufacturers with a specialist in non-toxic, lead-free frangible ammunition strengthening its international position in the small caliber am

IOC Re-elects Rogge as President

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) re-elected IOC President Jacques Rogge in an 88-1 vote at the close of the 121st Session, according to a release by the IOC…

Nike Taps Spillane as Next CEO of Converse

Nike, Inc. has confirmed that Jack Boys will retire as CEO of Converse and company executive Michael Spillane has been named his successor. Boys and Spillane will transition their roles through the end of the year…