The Finish Line, Inc. reported comparable store sales declined 9.9% in the second quarter ended Aug. 29 compared to a 4.9% increase last year. Net sales declined 11.4% to $298.7 million for the period compared to $337.0 million as a result of fewer stores
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Paha Que’ Inks Distribution Deal with Green Supply
Paha Que’ Wilderness, Inc. entered into a long-term exclusive distribution agreement with Green Supply, a distributor of sporting goods equipment based in Vandalia, MO. Under the terms of the agreement, Green Supply will have exclusive sourcing and
GE Capital Co-Leads $200 Million Loan for Quiksilver
GE Capital, Corporate Retail Finance said it acted as collateral agent on a $200 million asset-based credit facility for Quiksilver. The loan, which was previously announced by the company, will be used for working capital needs. GE Capital Markets served
Beretta USA Steps Up Law Enforcement Sales Presence
Beretta U.S.A. revealed full details of its revamped law enforcement sales force. In 2008, Beretta U.S.A. had five employees dedicated to direct sales to law enforcement agencies, dealers and distributors. With its reorganized structure, the number of sal
Outdoor Foundation Releases New Report on Participation in Outdoor Recreation
In 2008, American participation in outdoor recreation was marked by encouraging growth in important segments of core outdoor activities as well as continuing, though less dramatic, declines in youth participation, according to a new report, the 2009 Outdo
Grants Spur More than $5M in Conservation Action to Benefit the Gulf of Maine
The U.S. Attorney for Maine and the U.S. Coast Guard have announced 14 new grants totaling $1.9 to promote the health of the Gulf of Maine. These awards are bolstered by an additional $3.4 million raised by recipients, bringing to $5.3 million the total c
Obit: Jeff Simonoff, Founder of EORA
Sunday night Jeff Simonoff, the founding member of the Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) passed away. This has come as a shock to everyone as Jeff’s health had improved recently. Jeff is survived by his wife Sue and two children, Lawrence and
Dallas Safari Club Selects Blue Heron
Dallas Safari Club (DSC), an international hunting and conservation organization, has selected Blue Heron Communications of Norman, OK., as its outdoor media relations and marketing communications firm…
Hughes Accepts Pistol Position at NRA
Tom Hughes and has accepted the position of National Manager, PistolPrograms for the NRA Competitive Shooting Division…
South Carolina’s Frampton Elected President of AFWA
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) elected South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director, John Frampton, its new president during the Association's 99th Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas. Frampton has more than 35 year
Felter Insight Tech-Gear Federal Law Enforcement Sales Manager
Insight Tech-Gear, a developer and manufacturer of illumination, laser aiming and thermal imaging solutions for the federal, law enforcement and commercial markets, has named Brian Felter its manager of federal law enforcement sales…
EPA Sues VF Corp Over TNF Foot-Odor Prevention Claims
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has filed suit against VF Corp., claiming The North Face made unsubstantiated public health claims regarding unregistered products, and their ability to control germs and pathogens. VF Corp is facing nearly $1 mill
Benchmade Knife Company Hires New Employees
Benchmade Knife Company has hired four new employees within the customer service, finance, and sales departments…
Sport Footwear Comes in Flat for Back-to-School
Even as back-to-school becomes less important to a retailer’s success for the total year, the season is still a bellwether for how the market views retail health in the back half of the year and the prospects for Holiday season sales growth. The BT
Industry Vendors See Q2 Sales and Profits Shrink
Vendors in the active sports and outdoor market reversed the trends of the year-ago period and swung into negative territory in just about every measure of financial health in the second quarter. The warning signs of the second quarter last year when pro
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