OR Senate Shoots Down BPA Ban

Oregon's state Senate rejected a bill last week that would have banned BPA, or bisphenol-A, from baby bottles and sippy cups, after opponents concluded it might backfire on the state's food industry…

Five Thoughts for a Gilt-Free Future

Several outdoor brands tested sales at online retailer Giltman.com. This members-only site offers brief (twelve to thirty-six hour) sales of high-end, typically fashion-forward product, at a deep discount…

Evinrude Announces Ambassadors

BRP has introduced a team of four elite anglers as official ambassadors to Evinrude outboard engines. Dubbed “The E-TEAM,” the group will tour the U.S. over the next four months, outfitted with the Evinrude technology, sharing real experiences and interac

Sabre Defence Industries Raided by ATF Agents

Federal agents from the Nashville field division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have searched the Nashville factory of military weapons manufacturer Sabre Defence Industries, according to a release by Sabre…

NSSF Hails Washington State Supreme Court Decision

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) said it supported a recent ruling by the Washington State Supreme Court holding that the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans are applicable to the states through the 14th Amendment…

Leupold Files Suit to ‘Defend TBR Patent’

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has sued Bushnell, Inc. and others for infringement of a patent granted to Leupold® relating to its True Ballistic Range® technology (TBR®), accoriding to a release by the company…

Rocky Swings to Profit in Q4 on 6.5% Sales Decline

Rocky Brands, Inc. said net sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 were $61.7 million versus net sales of $66.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. The company reported net income of $0.9 million, or 16 cents per diluted share in 2009 versus a net

Sperry to Open Retail Locations

Sperry Top-Sider will launch new retail stores that will feature all the newly-expanded Sperry Top-Sider seasonal products for men, women and children. The first three stores will open in Florida…