In a license index run cooperatively by ASA and the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), license sales rebounded slightly in the third quarter of 2013…
Category: Outdoor
Multiple Sportsmen Acts Introduced into Congress
Through the end of November, three omnibus sportsmen’s bills were introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives…
Lululemon’s Q3 Earnings Climb 15 Percent
Lululemon Athletica reported net earnings increased 15.2 percent to $66.1 million in the third quarter ended Nov. 3 on a 20 percent increase in net revenue, which reached $379.9 million. Comparable store sales for the third quarter increased by 5 percent
FTC Approves Consent Order in E.K. Ekcessories Case
The Federal Trade Commission approved a final consent order settling charges that E.K. Ekcessories falsely claimed some of its products were “Made in the U.S.A,” or “Truly Made in the USA,” after no one commented on settlement duri
Heizer Defense Debuts New Websit
USA based Heizer Defense, launches a newly reconstructed website…
Foot Locker Partners With Carmelo Anthony on “23 Days of Flight” Campaign
Foot Locker, Inc. unveiled its newest national advertising commercial to promote its “23 Days of Flight” campaign that
focuses on Jordan product. The new commercial follows the successful launch of the “All Is Right” spot for “Week of Greatness” that kick
Wolverine World Wide Appoints Board Member
Wolverine Worldwide announced the appointment of Gina R. Boswell to the company's board of directors…
Quiksilver Swings to Fiscal Fourth Quarter Loss
Quiksilver Inc. reported a loss of $175 million, or $1.04 per share, in the fourth quarter ended Oct. 31 due to a drop in revenue and a steeper income-tax provision. Total net revenues were $476 million compared with $529 million, and were down 9 percent,
PVH 3rd-Quarter Profit Jumps 17 Percent
PVH Corp.’s third-quarter profit grew 17.3 percent to $196.7 million, or $2.37 a share, again boosted by its acquisition of Warnaco Group, which licenses the Speedo brand and Calvin Klein underwear and jeans. The $2.9 billion purchase was completed
Freedom Group Stakeholder Explores Options for Investors
Cerberus Capital Management LP close to securing a minority investor and lender for Freedom Group Inc., the parent of Bushmaster, DPMS, and Remington Arms and other firearms brands, according to multiple reports…
Bellingham, WA Retailer Joins Grassroots
Backcountry Essentials of Bellingham, WA has become the latest retailer to join Grassroots Outdoor Alliance…
Nuun Welcomes Kevin Rutherford as CEO
Nuun appointed Kevin Rutherford as CEO. Rutherford will replace Mason Reay, who is stepping down. Rutherford will lead all brand strategy, marketing, sales and product development efforts at the company, which makes hydration electrolyte tablets for sport
Former NFL Star Quarterback Craig Morton Sues NFL Over Concussion Risks
Attorneys representing retired NFL quarterback Craig Morton at Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro and Bob Stein LLC filed a lawsuit this week against the National Football League claiming Morton and other NFL players suffered repeated head injuries because the l
Sports Authority Makes Donation to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
Sports Authority will make a $10,000 donation in the name of Tara Guetz of Littleton, CO. The donation will go to the Bone Marrow Transplant Fund at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, which specializes in using transplant therapies to treat cancer and
Budget Deal Would Restore Some Funding for National Parks
The National Parks Conservation Association said a proposed budget deal that emerged from the Congressional Budget Conference Committee Wednesday would reduce the damage caused by the sequester, but…