The National Shooting Sports Foundation® has in ten years awarded $4.7 million in grants to 40 state wildlife agencies to fund projects providing novice and experienced hunters with more opportunities to go afield and new resources to plan hunts. Some 121
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Nicholas Brayton Appointed President of Woolrich
Woolrich named two descendants of John Rich, who founded the company in 1830, to lead the company as it moves toward completion of its second century in business. Nicholas Brayton will take the helm of president, and Joshua W. Rich will serve as vice pres
Dorel Cycling Sports Group to Launch Operations in China
Building on the success of its business in Asia Pacific, Cycling Sports Group, a division of Dorel Industries, Inc., has announced the upcoming launch of Cycling Sports Group China and its intention to sell Cannondale and GT brands directly in the market
CSG to Distribute Cannondale, GT Direct in China
Cycling Sports Group (CSG) is establishing an operation in China to sell Cannondale and GT brands directly in the market beginning in July 2012…
Isis for Women Appoints National Sales Manager
Isis for Women has hired outdoor industry sales veteran Don Maneth to the national sales manager position. He spent three years as national sales manager for outdoor and key accounts with Ocean Minded, five years as regional sales and marketing manager wi
Marty Staff Joins Harbor Footwear as Consultant
Harbor Footwear Group, Ltd. announced that Marty Staff has joined the company in a consulting capacity. Harbor's brands include GBX, G.H. Bass, Giorgio Brutini, IZOD and Zengara in footwear and, along with the Giorgio Brutini marque for apparel, belt
REI Says Expansion, Warm Winter Stunted 2011 Profits
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) reported flat net income of $30.2 million in 2011 on net sales to $1.8 billion, up 8.4 percent from 2010 as investments in the business and warm weather in the winter ate into profit margins during the critical holiday s
David Campisi Joins RYU Board of Directors
Respect Your Universe, Inc. announced that David Campisi is joining the RYU board of directors. The former chairman, president and CEO of The Sports Authority from 2004-2011, Campisi brings more than 30 years of experience in the retail industry for soft
Timbuk2 Sponsors Unsanctioned Criterium Race in Brooklyn
Timbuk2 has sponsored the 2012 Red Hook Crit, an unsanctioned race in Brooklyn, NY, held at night featuring a fixed gear criterium and a 5km running race…
Brownie’s Marine Buys Boca Raton Dive Shop
Brownie's Marine Group, Inc. , a developer, manufacturer and distributor of specialized dive and safety products, has purchased substantially all of assets, and assumed the lease of the former Boca Dive Center located at 176 Glades Road in Boca Raton
Outdoor Nation Awards Grants to 13 Paddlesports Programs
Outdoor Nation named winners of The Paddle Nation Project, an initiative that aims to connect young Americans with their waterways through recreational paddling. The 13 winners were selected by the Outdoor Industry Association Paddle Advisory Council from
Outdoor Retailer Introduces New Marketing Team
Outdoor Retailer officially announced members of its new marketing team, which it hired just before its winter show in January. Member of the team, seen here posing with Man vs. Wild star Bear Grllys, are…
Cordura Names Asia Pacific Marketing Specialist
Invista’s Cordura brand team named Sophia Ou as Asia Pacific (AP) Cordura brand senior marketing specialist, where she will be responsible for execution of marketing efforts designed to increase trade and consumer awareness for the Cordura brand in
L.L. Bean Sales Grew Again in 2011
L.L. Bean reported revenues rose 5.5 percent to $1.52 billion in fiscal 2011 from $1.44 billion 2010, its second-straight increase although it fell short of its internal goals. Its fiscal year closes at the end of February…
JC Penney Appoints New Head Merchant
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. announced the promotion of a number of current executives and the appointment of several retail veterans who will be at the forefront of redefining the Penney brand and shopping experience. To lead the company's merchandise
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