Recreational boat owners who paid state sales taxes on a boat purchase, or those who secured a loan to finance a boat, may have some tax deductions available when filing their 2009 federal income tax return, according to a release by Boat Owners of the Un
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Governor Bill Richardson Signs Vital Self-Defense Legislation
Governor Bill Richardson has signed into law NRA-backed legislation, SB 40, allowing right-to-carry permit holders the right to protect themselves in restaurants licensed to serve beer and wine unless the establishments are posted off-limits by the proper
FWS: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Proposal Not Adopted After
The proposal to list Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnusthynnus) under Appendix I of CITES was not adopted by the Parties, according to a release by the US Fish & Wildlife Service…
West Marine Reports Q4 Loss Narrows; Comps Slip 4.8%
West Marine, Inc. reported net revenues for the thirteen weeks ended January 2, 2010 were $103.9 million, a decrease of $7.1 million, or 6.4%, from net revenues of $111.1 million for the fourteen weeks ended January 3, 2009. Comparable store sales for the
DU Praises New Gulf Coast Restoration Plan
Ducks Unlimited said it is looking forward to working with the Administration to implement its plan to streamline and coordinate restoration efforts along the Gulf Coast…
Kruger Optical Names Babcock National Sales Manager
Optics sales executive Rich Babcock has joined sports optics provider Kruger Optical, the company announced.Babcock assumes the role of National Sales Manager…
Hoyt Renews USA Archery Sponsorship Through 2010
USA Archery and Hoyt have announced that Hoyt has renewed its association as an official sponsor and supporter of USA Archery through 2012. Hoyt will be the exclusive bow and supplier to the U.S. Archery Team, Jr…
TRCP Union Sportsmen’s Alliance to Launch as Stand-alone Entity
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership said that its union-focused hunting and fishing club, the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, will become a stand-alone entity separate from the TRCP…
FWS’ Plan to Restrict Giant Invasive Snakes Seeks Public Comment
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to designate the Burmese python and eight other large constrictor snakes as “injurious wildlife” under the Lacey Act. If finalized, the FWS said the desig
Foot Locker Inc. Launches 5-Year Growth Plan
Foot Locker Inc. is betting that a renewed focus on apparel and the overall run category will help it reach its goal of achieving annual sales of $6 billion and net income margin of 5% over the next five years…
L.L. Bean Sales Decline in 2009
L.L. Bean’s sales fell 6.6% to approximately $1.4 million in 2009 from $1.5 million in 2008…
Dick’s SG Sees Winter Weather, New E-Commerce Boost Q4 Top Line
Riding growth sparked by several key factors, Dick’s Sporting Goods swung to a profit in the 2009 fourth quarter, outpacing analysts’ estimates and prompting management to issue a more positive outlook for fiscal 2010…
PUMA Acquires Cobra Golf
In a deal that had been anticipated for nearly a year, Puma signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the golf equipment brand Cobra Golf from Acushnet Company, the golf business of Fortune Brands, Inc., continuing the trend of consolidation in the golf mark
Hibbett Sports Scores Best Comp in Over 10 Years: Rosenthal Takes the Reins
Helped by championship seasons by both the University of Alabama and the New Orleans Saints, Hibbett Sports notched its best quarterly same-store performance in over 10 years and comps are running up over double-digits so far in the first quarter…
Nike Again Dominates SportsOneSource Brand Brackets for 2010
With the field of 65 teams now set for the 2010 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, Nike will once again be the brand seen the most by viewers of the event, as 78% of the teams (51 total) in the field will sport the Swoosh in some form, e
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