Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. is teaming with Callaway Golf and PGA TOUR professionals Phil Mickelson and Rocco Mediate to give golfers an opportunity to get new drivers, free of charge, in one of the biggest promotions the golf industry has ever
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OIA: Industry Cautious about Economic Recovery
In a survey released by the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), small businesses reported they have lowered revenue expectations, reduced inventory levels, and believe their businesses will rebound later than they expected last fall…
Zumiez Reports May Comps Fall 20%
Zumiez Inc. specialty retailer of action sports related apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories, said total net sales for the four-week period ended May 30, 2009 decreased 9.6% to $23.5 million, compared to $26.0 million for the four-week period end
Gander Mountain Q1 Comps Up 7.4%; Total Sales Driven by 11.6% Retail Growth
Gander Mountain Company retail sales gained 11.6% for the quarter, reflecting strong performance in firearms, ammunition, marine and camping. Comparable store sales grew 7.4% for the quarter. Excluding the -5.4% impact of boat and ATV sales and power spor
G-III Sees Q1 Sales Up 54%; Earnings Hurt by Wilsons Business
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. said net sales for the first quarter ended April 30 increased by 53.8% to $115.9 million from $75.4 million in the year-ago period. The company’s net loss for the quarter was 41 cents per share compared to a net loss per share of
NSSF Shooting Sports Summit Kicks Off
The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s 2009 Shooting Sports Summit is under way in Weston, FL. Over the next two days, more than 150 leaders from the firearms industry, shooting sports organizations and wildlife conservation groups are joining members
Peregrine Outfitters Names New Sales and Marketing Manager
Peregrine Outfitters has named Matt King the company's new Sales & Marketing Manager. King returns to Peregrine from New England Footwear (manufacturers of GoLite and Z7 Footwear) where he was VP of Global Sales. He brings a wealth of experience to t
Jarden Team Sports Adds Business Director
Jarden Team Sports, maker of Rawlings, Worth, Miken, JT Sports, deBeer and Gait, announced today that Ren Pettinelli will join the deBeer/Gait lacrosse team as the Business Director. Pettinelli will report to David Zumbach, Vice-President, Marketing, Jard
Mountain Khakis Appoints PR Manager
Mountain Khakis has shifted employee Jen Taylor into a new role as PR Manager. Taylor has worked with Mountain Khakis since 2006 in her role as Youth Division Manager, and brings twelve years of Outdoor Industry and seventeen years of Bicycle Industry exp
Datatech: National Golf Rounds Played Up 2% in April
The Golf Datatech National Golf Rounds Played Report found that national golf rounds played in the U.S. were up 1.4% in April 2009 vs. April 2008, bringing the year-to-date total to an increase of 2.0% from last year’s overall results. These numbers are i
Beretta Names New Rep Group
Beretta USA recently selected Maschmedt & Associates as their new sales representative group covering the Western sales territory…
Finish Line, Soles4Souls Team Up
Donating shoes to Soles4Souls just became much easier, thanks to Finish Line's 'Sole Destination,' a large-scale shoe collection program. The promotion encourages shoppers to bring a pair of new or 'gently worn' shoes from their c
Dorel Recreational/Leisure Segment Names New Agency
The Recreational/Leisure segment of Dorel Industries, Inc. manufacturers and marketers of the Cannondale, Schwinn, GT and Mongoose cycling brands and SUGOI Apparel, has named Cossette New York as its agency of record…
Illinois Launches HunterExam.com’s Interactive Hunter Education Course
Illinois is the latest state to adopt the HunterExam.com interactive hunter education course as an option to prepare for hunting certification. The new HunterExam online course allows students to complete coursework online before attending required classr
NSGA: Used Sports Equipment Purchases Fall Below $1 Billion
Consumers purchased $969 million in used sporting goods equipment in 2008, according to a report just released by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). The used sporting goods equipment market had exceeded $1 billion the previous two years. Sale
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