Zumiez reached a tentative agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit in California for about $1.3 million. A former employee accused Zumiez in the lawsuit of not paying all the overtime it owed him, not providing meal breaks as required by California law
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Element 21 Sees Growth in Fishing Rods
Element 21 Golf Co. said that major North American retail chains will be doubling the number of store front that are carrying the Carrot Stix(tm) fishing rods…
Iconix May Bid for Eddie Bauer
Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. may draw bids from Iconix Brand Group Inc. as well as Golden Gate Capital, sources told Bloomberg News. CCMP Capital Advisors LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, had offered an initial $202 million last month in a so-calle
Beretta, Browning, Remington Among Sponsors for SCTP Nationals
With more than 1,000 SCTP shooters preparing to compete in the upcoming National Championships at the World Shooting and Recreation Complex in Sparta, Ill. on July 23 – 26, 2009, the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) said Beretta, Browning, and
OIA Report: Outdoor Sales Decline in May
Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* declined 7% compared to last May, moving from $448M to $418M, according to the most recent edition of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report. Sales for
BOSG Hires New England Rep
The Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group (BOSG) added Dan Burke to its rep team. As a New England territory sales manager, Burke will assist current clients and opening new accounts in upstate NY, ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, and CT…
Black Diamond Wins AMGA Industry Award
Black Diamond is the 2009 recipient of the American Mountain Guides Association’s (AMGA) Industry Award. AMGA Executive Director Betsy Novak will present the award to Black Diamond at this year’s Summer Market Outdoor Retailer Show…
ATF Sees Decline In Federal Firearms Licenses
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is responsible for licensing persons engaged in the business of manufacturing, importing and dealing in firearms. ATF’s jurisdiction and the regulatory requirements applicable to federal firear
Glock Reports Q1 Sales Jump 71%
With the first quarter of the 2010 fiscal year in the books, handgun manufacturer Glock, Inc. said Friday that the company experienced a 71% increase in pistol sales in comparison with the same period's record sales in fiscal year 2009…
GunBroker.com Forms TVP Investments, LLC
Triton Value Partners and GB Investments recently announced the formation of TVP Investments, LLC to provide executive management, strategic direction and corporate development to its subsidiaries GunBroker.com and other related companies. GunBroker.com f
Insight Tech-Gear Appoints Eastern U.S. Sales Group
Insight Tech-Gear, a developer and manufacturer of illumination, laser aiming and thermal imaging solutions for the federal, law enforcement and commercial markets, has appointed Jones & Co. as its factory sales representatives for the Eastern United Stat
Dead Down Wind and Mossback Team Up
Dead Down Wind said it has joined MossBack Lethal Addiction as the title sponsor. The new show focuses on the pursuit of trophy animals, including state and world record book hunts…
Report: Most Parents Will Cut Own Purchases So Kids Have What They Need
Consumers may have different plans for back-to-school than the June retail results might suggest. According the just–released SportsOneSource 2009 Back-to-School Report more parents expect to spend as much or more for sports or outdoor footwear, apparel
Los Angeles Court Dismisses K-Swiss’ Trademark Lawsuit Against Puma
The Los Angeles District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by K-Swiss against Puma over its Dolton shoe design. Puma filed its own trademark infringement lawsuit in the District of Massachusetts and the case will continue to be heard there…
Old Navy to Sell NCAA, NFL Merchandise
Gap Inc.’s Old Navy division will sell retro-styled NFL and NCAA licensed T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts starting this month. The NCAA merchandise comes via a license from Tailgate Clothing Co. while NFL merchandise is sourced through a license owned by
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