Members of Congress and American labor leaders joined with the sportsmen’s community this afternoon on Capitol Hill to review recent scientific findings on global climate change and discuss the need for dedicated funding to enable adaptive managemen
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NSSF Admits ‘Challenges’ with 2010 SHOT Show; Improvements in Discussion for 2011
The National Shooting Sports Foundation called the 2010 SHOT Show at the Sands Expo & Convention Center a “great success,” but noted that the physical layout of the complex presented challenges…
NRA: Recent Supreme Court Strike-down of Federal Animal Cruelty Law a ‘Big Win’ for Hunters
According to several resources, including the National Rifle Association, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal animal cruelty law that the NRA said was “so broadly written that it would criminalize the distribution of hunting videos and magazines
SGMA Discusses Rule Changes with NCAA and NFHS
On Wednesday, April 21 in Indianapolis, nearly 70 sporting goods industry executives from more than 35 different sporting goods companies met with the leadership of SGMA, NCAA, and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to discus
Lacrosse Footwear Q1 Revenues Climb 32%
LaCrosse Footwear reported sales in the first quarter rose 32% to $34.2 million from $25.9 million in the first quarter of 2009. Net income was $1.7 million or 25 cents per diluted share in the first quarter of 2010, up from a net loss of $0.7 million, or
Rocky Narrows Loss in Q1; Topline Up 12% on Wholesale Sales, Military
Rocky Brands, Inc. said net sales increased 12.0% for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010 to $56.1 million versus net sales of $50.1 million in the first quarter of 2009…
Rocky, Williamson-Dickie Agree to End Dickies Footwear License Partnership
Rocky Brands, Inc. and Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company have announced that they have reached a mutual agreement under which Williamson-Dickie will bring its Dickies footwear business in-house effective Jan. 1, 2011…
Columbia’s Q1 Driven by 11% Surge in U.S. Sales
Columbia Sportswear Company announced net sales of $300.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, an increase of 10% compared to net sales of $272.0 million for the same period of 2009, with 3 percentage points of that increase resulting from change
Vail Resorts Sees More Skiers Hitting the Slopes
Vail Resorts, Inc. reported certain ski season metrics for the comparative periods from the beginning of the ski season through Sunday, April 18, 2010, and for the prior year period through Sunday, April 19, 2009, which includes interim period data and is
Cybex to Defend Intellectual Property
Cybex International, Inc. announced that it has decisively responded to infringements of its intellectual property rights related to its patented Plate Loaded Leg Press and the company’s pending patent applications for the Bravo Functional Trainer..
Maverik Lacrosse to Sponsor Jay Gallagher Memorial Lacrosse Tournament
Maverik Lacrosse announced that it will sponsor the 13th Annual Jay Gallagher Memorial Lacrosse Tournament sponsored by the Jay Gallagher Memorial Foundation and the Garden City youth lacrosse program…
NHL Expands Knights Apparel Mass Market Retail Right to Canada
The National Hockey League has announced that Knights Apparel, the holder of NHL mass market rights in the U.S. and Europe, will bring NHL-licensed men’s and women’s active wear, outerwear and lifestyle apparel to retail outlets in Canada, inc
U.S. Olympic Committee Updates Corporate Mark to Enhance Brand Awareness
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) unveiled today a redesign of the marks for the USOC and Team USA that will debut during the 2010 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Team visit to the White House later this month…
Ahnu Footwear Sponsors Team LUNA Chix
Ahnu Footwear will sponsor Team LUNA Chix, a national program founded by LUNA, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women…
OIA Announces 2010 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award Recipients
The 2010 Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) Friend of the Outdoor Industry Awards will be presented to Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE) in recognition for their leadership in support of t
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