Around 20,000 mountain bikes and bike frames are being recalled last week by three companies in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Both Trek and Cannondale are recalling bikes with faulty suspension forks manufactured by Taiwane
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Survey: Business Getting Done at OR Trade Show
In its first comprehensive survey around the iconic outdoor industry trade show event since 2004, the organizers of Outdoor Retailer found – not so surprisingly – that new products and networking were the primary reasons retailers went to their trade show
Sportsmen Applaud Administration Support of Clean Water Act Protections
Members of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Wetlands and Clean Water Working Group applauded statements made by the Obama administration supporting a legislative fix to the long-standing confusion over federal protections of the nation’s ri
Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever Elect Two to Board
Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever announce Jon Lee of Missoula, MT and Dick Bell of Omaha, NE have been elected as new members to the organization’s National Board of Directors. The 18-member board meets quarterly and oversees the operations of Ph
Bass Pro Shops to Provide Free Family Activities
Beginning Saturday, May 30th and continuing through Sunday, July 5th, Family Summer Camp events will be held at Bass Pro Shops destination retail stores across America and Canada (the event will not be at Miami, FL, Branson, MO, or the Worldwide Sportsmen
John R. Pope Tapped as New DU President
Ducks Unlimited ushered in a new era at its Annual Convention in Denver as delegates elected longtime volunteer John R. Pope of Jacksonville, FL, as its 40th President. Pope will follow in the footsteps of Bruce Lewis, who is now the Chairman of the Board
GunVault Names Dir. of Sales
GunVault, a developer and manufacturer of security products for the law enforcement, tactical and commercial markets, has named Steve Hoffa its Director of Sales…
Cloudveil Appoints New Sales Positions
Cloudveil has named James Samuel to a new position, Director of Global Sales, while Ned Hutchinson assumes North American Sales Management responsibilities…
YogaDirect Becomes Preferred Yoga Supplier for Lady of America
YogaDirect.com is teaming up with the Lady of America Franchise Corporation, one of the largest influences in women’s fitness in North America…
Mizuno Fiscal Year Net Dips as Sales Decline
Mizuno reported that total consolidated net sales declined 6.9% to ¥162.0 billion ($1.62 bn) for the fiscal year ended March 31, compared to net sales of ¥174.0 billion ($1.53 bn) in the prior year. Operating income fell 63.0% to ¥2.91 billion ($29 mm) in
SIA: Snow Sports Sales Dropped 4.4% in 2008-09 Season
According to SIA's recently released Retail Audit, snow sports market sales declined 4.4% in dollars and 2% in units for the 2008/09 season. This season brought in a total of $2.82 billion compared to last season’s $2.95 billion in sales. Current sea
2XU Names National Sales Manager for Compression Division
Sports Multiplied, USA distributor for 2XU performance athletic apparel has named Johnny West it’s national sales manager for its 2XU Compression division. West comes with vast experience in the outdoor industry having worked for brands such as K2 Sports
Ross Q1 Comps Up 3% as Sales Grow 9%
Ross Stores, Inc. said earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2009 rose 20% to 72 cents, from 60 cents for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2008. First quarter 2008 results included a real estate settlement that increased earnings per share by about 2
Stein Mart Q1 Comps Fall as Earnings Rise with Controlled Inventories
For the first quarter ended May 2, 2009, Stein Mart earned $16.1 million or 38 cents per diluted share as compared to $7.0 million or 17 cents per diluted share in 2008. As previously reported, net sales for the first quarter decreased 9.2% to $319.6 mill
Bon-Ton Q1 Remains in Line with Guidance with Reduced Inventories
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. said total sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 ended May 2, 2009. were $644.5 million compared with $700.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The gross margin rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 increased 80
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