Orange 21 Inc., the parent company to Spy Optics, reported that consolidated net sales declined 34.8% to $9.1 million for the second quarter compared to net sales of $14.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008. Management said that the ongoing
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True Temper Q2 Sales Fall 43.8% Amidst Inventory Concerns
True Temper Sports, Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter fiscal 2009 fell 43.8% to $21.1 million from $37.7 million in the year-ago period. Management for the company cited the global recessionary pressures and a weaker retail landscape, and not
Stand up Paddling and Possible Competing Trade Show Create Buzz in Paddlesports Market
As the summer of 2009 nears an end, paddlesports manufacturers are pleasantly surprised by the state of the market. Sales of boats and accessories have clearly been affected by the economic downturn, but industry executives – those who attended OR Summer
The Paddlesports Trade Show Debate Updated
Some of the biggest buzz at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market event had nothing to do with new product introductions. Early in the show, Jim Marsh, publisher of Canoe & Kayak magazine, announced his intent to launch a new paddling trade show (see BOSS_09
Clarification
Jim Moss, TAPS board member, recently contacted The B.O.S.S. Report wishing to clarify some statements attributed to him in the article New Paddlesports Show Creates Dustup at OR Summer Market, published in BOSS_0930…
Rock Climbing Injuries Increase as Sport Gains Popularity
With approximately 9 million people in the U.S. participating in rock climbing, a new study by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital revealed a 63% increase in the number o
Access Fund Creates New Tools for Local Climbing Organizations
The Access Fund Land Conservation Campaign (AFLCC) is gaining momentum and helping local climbing access groups save endangered climbing areas. The AFLCC is a multimillion-dollar revolving loan program designed to provide local climbing organizations and
LaCrosse Re-Deploys Former END Employees
Last week, BOSS reported that LaCrosse Footwear made a strategic decision to discontinue END Footwear as a standalone outdoor and running brand (See BOSS_0932)…
Cordura Launches Cordura Cares Program
Invista's Cordura brand team recently launched a new sustainability platform: the Cordura Cares program. The program consists of three “pillars” – Sustainable Performance, Enduring Materials, and Corporate Responsibility. The most tangible aspect of
Millet to Launch Rope Recycling Program
Millet has teamed up with Rhodia, a polyamide recycling company, to develop a system for recovering and re-using polyamide waste. Consumers are asked to return used ropes to retailers in exchange for a discount on a new Millet rope…
RSR Group Makes Sales Management Team Changes
RSR Group, Inc.said Wes Knight was recently promoted to National Sales Manager and Charlie Eklund has assumed the Assistant National Sales Manager position…
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Proposal to List Seven Foreign Bird Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a proposal to protect seven Brazilian bird species as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). If made final, the measure would extend ESA protection to these species. The decision by the Service
Otis Technology, Inc. Partners with New Representative Agencies
Otis Technology, Inc., a manufacturer of gun cleaning systems, announced the partnership of two new Sales Representative Agencies. Ken Jefferies & Associates, (KJA) has partnered with Otis to support the South East region. Sportco Marketing, Inc. has part
ATK Awarded $20 Million to Deliver Load-Bearing Vests for the U.S. Marine Corps
Alliant Techsystems has received a $20 million order from the U.S. Marine Corps to produce Scalable Plate Carriers and components, according to a release by the company. The Scalable Plate Carriers(SPC) are scheduled for delivery by the end of January 201
Class Action Suit Claiming “Misrepresenation” Filed Against Ruger
Shalov Stone Bonner & Rocco LLP issued a press release announcing a class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of purchasers of Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. common stock between April 23, 2007 and October 29, 2007, inclusive…
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