Brownells confirmed in a recent release that a 37,000 square foot expansion of their Montezuma, IA warehouse is well underway…
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Professional Anglers Association Hires Industry Veterans Clemons and Knight
The Professional Anglers Association said it has filled two key positions with the hiring of Alan Clemons of Alabama as Communications Director and Randy Knight of Texas as Tournament Director…
Lewis Adds Responsibilities at ATA
Maria Lewis has been named exhibitor and member services manager for the Archery Trade Association. The ATA said Lewis, who has managed member services since she was hired in September 2009, will coordinate booth selection for the 2011 Show and serve as t
Unexpected Resignation Sends NASGW Back to Executive Search
The Board of Directors of the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers announced it is re-launching the search for a new association President due to the “regrettable and unexpected” resignation of Mark Kresser…
NWTF Names Chairman
The National Wild Turkey Federation's National Board of Directors recently named a new chairman and president. Peggy Anne Vallery of Arizona, who has been a member of the NWTF's National Board of Directors since 2000, will serve as chairman.
Salazar Announces Appointments to Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the appointments of 19 individuals to the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, an advisory panel created in 1993 to advise the Secretary on nationally significant recreational fishing, boating and
FWS to Distribute $862 Million to States for Fish and Wildlife Conservation Projects
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute more than $862 million to all 50 states, U.S. commonwealths and territories, and the District of Columbia to support hunting, sport-fishing, and fish a
Lower Price Points Dominate Golf Apparel Market According to December Golf Datatech Apparel Market Reports
In the December, 2009 edition of its Golf Apparel Market Reports, independent research firm, Golf Datatech, LLC, found that the $0-$49.99 price range made up the majority of sales for both men’s and women’s on- and off-course golf apparel.
Head Sees Racquet Sports the Lone Bright Spot in 2009
Preliminary, unaudited results for 2009 show sales declined across all four divisions at Head N.V. – winter sports, racquet sports, diving and licensing…
Sturm, Ruger Sees New Products Help Bolster Q4
Sturm, Ruger and Co. Inc. said sales of new products and a strong December boosted results for the fourth quarter of 2009 despite tough comparisons against a year-ago period that saw revenues and earnings spike amidst speculation about an anti-gun agenda
New Legislations, Rulings Point to Loosening Gun Laws
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that a legislation enacted by Congress recently will change the rules governing possession of firearms on National Wildlife Refuges…
Adidas and NBA Launch NBA Shop at Champs Sports
The National Basketball Association, Adidas, and Champs Sports announced the launch of the Official NBA Shop at Champs Sports. The NBA Shop will debut in 69 Champs Sports stores this month and will be in the remaining 486 Champs Sports stores nationwide b
Champion Seeing Double-Digit Growth
Champion brand sales have grown double-digits over the past four years and the brand is now at $1.5 billion in annual sales…
Sports Direct Halts Turnaround Plans at Rival Blacks Leisure
Struggling British retailer Blacks Leisure was forced to postpone its annual meeting indefinitely last week when a rival chain—opposed to its turnaround plans—acquired a 28.5% stake in the company…
Crocs, Inc. Narrows Q4 Loss; Duerden Exits
Crocs, Inc. trimmed its Q4 losses on higher sales primarily due to its successful expansion of its consumer-direct business and cost controls. Management attributed broad acceptance of key new styles for a 46% increase in backlog at year-end. The big surp
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