Category: Outdoor

The National Golf Federation released its report on golf rounds played in the month of January this week, finding that the number of rounds played had dropped 4.0% against January 2004. The NGF attributed the drop to heavy rains, flooding and mudslides in

George W. Schneider, 82, LaCrosse Footwear's chairman of the board for 23 years, passed away on Friday, March 18, after a brief illness. Mr. Schneider is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Virgina (Ginnie), their 11 children, and 24 grandchildr

A strong fourth quarter helped Shoe Pavilion, Inc. into the black for the fiscal year, a turnaround from the red ink flowing the year before. Net sales increased 11.5% to $24.8 million for the fourth quarter ended January 1, 2005, compared to net sales o

Sporting goods imports into the U.S. surpassed the $10 billion milestone for the first time in 2004 with a 7.5% increase in declared value to $10.43 billion. SGMA International reported these numbers by analyzing U.S. Commerce Department data for athletic

Kelty has inked a specialty contract with the U.S. State Department for the purchase of 110,000 daypacks. The packs
will be filled with basic school supplies and distributed by the State Department to school-age children in 13 countries. The Kelty daypack

Shoe Carnival, Inc. has announced two executive promotions and one executive retirement. Tom Welden is taking over for the retiring Ed Hensel as vice president of distribution and Kathy Yearwood has been promoted to vice president – controller…