According to a study from National Shooting Sports Foundation, Texas leads the country in total hunters and anglers, money spent by sportsmen, jobs supported by hunting and fishing and tax revenue generated. The new state-by-state rankings were compiled t
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Report: Retail Expansion Amid Hunting and Fishing Declines Doesn’t Make Sense…
The expansion by major outdoor lifestyle retailers doesn’t mesh with continued declines in fishing and hunting participation, according to a report from investment bank The Mercanti Group. The market remains large, but the latest 2006 annual statistics sh
SIA Retail Audit: Snow Sports Sales Decline in Early Season…
With virtually no early season snow nationwide, the snow sports season got off to a late start this year and retail sales suffered as a result. SIA issued its first in a series of six retail audits covering specialty sales of snow sports apparel, equipmen
Debate Over Polycarbonate Water Bottles Grows…
The reputation of Lexan polycarbonate water bottles received another blow last week after yoga retailer Lululemon joined Mountain Equipment Co-op in pulling water bottles containing bisphenol-A (BPA) from their shelves. Vancouver's Mountain Equipment
Late November Cold Shifts Outdoor Footwear Sales…
While last year was considered by many to be one of the worst winters for outdoor and snow sports retailers in the past decade, Footwear sales remained strong. However, this year is getting a later start, according to data collected by SportScanINFO. Last
RECALL: Hunting Harnesses From Gorilla Inc…
Some 60,000 Chinese-made full-body harnesses used by hunters were recalled, because they could allow users to fall from tree stands and risk serious injury, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said last week. The harnesses were made in China for G
Reef Names Director of Sales
Reef is taking new strides into the international marketplace bolstered by some important promotions. As VF moves to grow the Reef and Vans Asia business, they are bringing Reef’s own Mitchell Whitaker to lead the growth as director of the Action Sport As
Nike Q2 Sales Jump 14%; Futures Orders Up 13%
Nike, Inc. reported 14% revenue growth for the second quarter ended November 30, to $4.3 billion, compared to $3.8 billion for the same period last year. FX rates boosted revenue growth by 4 percentage points. Second quarter net income grew 10% to $359.4
Bakers Sees Q3 Loss Widen on Comps Decline
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. reported third quarter net sales decreased 13.5% to $40.3 million from $46.6 million for the same period last year. Comparable store sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased 16.6%, compared to a decrease of 4.2% in
True Temper Division Partners with Miura Golf
True Tempers' elite Tour Concept club maker network has formed an alliance with the premier component head manufacturer, Miura Golf, and its' network of specialty fitters. This affiliation is expected to elevate the custom fitting programs for b
NGF: October Rounds Played Increase 5.1%
According to the National Golf Foundation, October rounds played in the U.S. increased 5.1% on a same-store basis over the same month last year, which brought year-to-date performance into positive territory (+0.3%). As usual, play days correlated with pe
Lafuma Fiscal 2007 Sales Increase 3.1% Despite Weather Woes
Lafuma reported that revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 increased 3.1% to €250.5 million ($333.3 mm) from €243.0 million ($299.1 mm) the year before. Sales outside of France increased 8.1%. Net income decreased 31.8% to €3.0 million ($4
Lafuma Fiscal 2007 Sales Down 3.1% on Weather Woes
Lafuma reported that revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007 net revenues increased 3.1% to €250.5 million ($333.3 mm) from €243.0 million ($299.1 mm) the year before. Sales outside of France increased 8.1%. Net income, however, decreased 31
Worldwide Inc Names Men’s Footwear and Athletic Buyer
Worldwide Inc, a Seattle-based buying group for independent retailers, has appointed TJ Southwell as Men’s Footwear and Athletics Buyer succeeding Pat Dalton who has left the company to pursue other interests after 16 years…
Iconix Closes on Starter Acquisition
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. has completed its acquisition of the Starter brand from Nike's Exeter Brands Group for a purchase price of $60 million in cash. Iconix is forecasting 2008 royalty revenue from Starter of approximately $18 million worldwide…
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