The Hub Bicycle Co-Op in Minneapolis has contracted the QBP ReTale Program to design a bike-commuter store in the new University of Minnesota (U of M) Bike Center…
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REI Launches First TV Advertising Campaign
REI has launched two commercials in eight cities, marking its first foray into TV advertising. The 30-second commercials, filmed in British Columbia in partnership with BBDO Atlanta, are called “Tree” and “Fine Dining” and are estimated to reach 30 millio
Tom Fuller Joins Bushnell As National Sales Manager for Military Division
Bushnell has announced that retired US Army Sergeant Major Tom Fuller has been hired as National Sales Manager for their military business. Tom was most recently a Sergeant Major with the United States Army Marksmanship Unit.
Date Set for Court to Hear Oral Arguments McDonald v. City of Chicago 2nd Amendment Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in the McDonald v. City of Chicago case on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, according to a release by the National Rifle Association…
THOR Global Defense Group Addresses Piracy Concerns of Shipping Companies
Arkansas based security firm THOR Global Defense Group has begun talks today with at least 16 oceanic freight companies who have begun a search for an alternative for the high ransoms demanded in the influx pirate attacks of recent months…
Cold Temperatures Help Boost October Outdoor Industry Sales
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* rose 15%, compared to last October, moving from $338M to $390M, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report…
Gander Mtn. Q3 Sales Rise 2.5%
Gander Mountain Company reported consolidated sales for the third quarter ended Oct. 31 were $276.6 million compared to consolidated sales of $269.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008, a 2.5% increase…
Smith and Wesson Reports Q3 Results Boosted by USR Acquisition, Strong Gun Sales
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation said net sales of $108.8 million for the second fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2009 were $35.6 million, or 48.6%, higher than net sales of $73.2 million for the comparable quarter last year…
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Supports Inclusion of Recreational Fishing in Task Force Report
Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) member Rep. Adam Putnam and CSC House Co-Chair Rep. Dan Boren have sent a letter to the Chair of the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force urging inclusion of the recreational fishing community in the formation of
Pure Fishing Continues Partnership With BoatUS Collegiate Program
Pure Fishing, the parent company of Berkley, Abu Garcia and All Star, said it will partner with BoatUS for the National Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship. This marks the third year for the partnership and continuing dedication by Pure Fishing to the co
Insight Technology Adds Williams Shooters Supply As Distributor
Insight Technology, an electro-optical manufacturer and provider of tactical lasers, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment, announced that Williams Shooters Supply, Inc. of Quincy, Ill. has joined its list of commercial distributors…
Congressmen Sign Bipartisan Amicus Brief In Supreme Court 2nd Amendment Case
Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Caucus Vice-Chair Sen. Jon Tester, along with CSC House Vice-Chair Rep. Mike Ross, and Rep. Mark Souder, joined together with 58 Senators and 251 House members in filing a bipartisa
Most Major Retailers Plan Flat Holiday Ad Spending
More than half (55%) of national retailers say that their 2009 advertising budget is flat this holiday season, up from 43% in 2008, according to a study conducted by BDO Seidman, LLP. The study also found that 76% of retailers using social marketing will
Head Names Wintersports Product Manager
Head USA has announced that Andrew Couperthwait has been named Wintersports Product Manager. Andrew will be responsible for ensuring that Head delivers the best performing products to its network of retail, resort, and rental partners across the country.
Timberland Signs Pact to Enter Indian Market
The Timberland Company announced an exclusive partnership with Reliance Brands Ltd, a part of Reliance Industries, to distribute Timberland footwear and apparel in the Indian market for the first time, according to multiple Indian news websites…
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