Barbara Longstreth, owner of Longstreth Women's Sports in Parker Ford, PA, has been selected for induction into the Northern California Lacrosse Foundation Hall of Fame. She will be inducted at a ceremony and dinner Feb. 27 at the Marines' Memor
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Rab Parent Acquires Integral Designs
Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd., the parent company of Rab USA, has acquired Integral Designs, the 24-year-old Canada-based brand known for high-end tents, bivys, apparel and other outdoor equipment for self-propelled adventurers. The move creates synergy
Vasque Appoints Chris Miller as National Sales Manager
Vasque hired 15-year industry veteran Chris Miller as their national sales manager. Miller, an avid trail runner, cyclist, triathlete and snow shoe racer, brings the knowledge he gained while at Wigwam Socks and LaCrosse Footwear…
Modell’s Launches Community Weekend to Showcase Stores
From March 6 (Saturday) through March 8 (Monday), Modell's Sporting Goods is holding “Modell's Community Weekend” to encourage customers to see the recent upgrade of their stores. Over those three days, all customers shopping at Modell's wi
Hunter Safety Systems Names Assistant Marketing Director
Hunter Safety System has announced the addition of Michael Wydner to the company. In his role as assistant director of marketing, Wydner is responsible for developing programs with hunter education foundations to promote treestand safety and build the HSS
Sportsman Group Urges Full Farm Bill Program Funding
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership said it urged House lawmakers to reject reductions to Farm Bill programs that are “critical to American private-lands conservation and hunting and fishing opportunities.”…
Kohl’s Q4 Profits Surge 28%
Kohl's Inc. reported net income for the fourth quarter increased 28% to $431 million, or $1.40 per share, compared to $336 million, or $1.10, a year ago. Sales were $5.7 billion, an increase of 8.5% for the quarter. Comparable store sales for the qua
Steve Madden’s Q4 Profits Surge on 17.1% Sales Gain
Steve Madden reported fourth quarter net sales increased 17.1% to $139.5 million. Net income increased 88.2% to $13.6 million, or 73 cents per share, compared to $7.2 million, or 40 cents, in the prior year's fourth quarter…
Coalition Calls on Administration to Make Fisheries Management Changes
A coalition of marine recreational fishing, boating, and conservation organizations and businesses called on the Obama administration to take immediate action to address a crisis within the federal fisheries management system…
Volcom’s Q4 Revenues Fell 7.8%
Volcom, Inc. reported sales slid 7.8% in the fourth quarter to $64.2 million from $69.6 million a year ago. Total revenues in the company's U.S. segment, which includes revenues from the U.S., Canada, Japan and most other international territories ou
Nike Increases Sponsorship Deal for Soccer Star Ronaldo
Nike Inc. will pay Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo €6 million ($8.1 mm) per year until 2014 million, under a new sponsorship deal, up from €4 million under its previous deal. Spanish newspaper Marca says Nike stepped up its bid for the Port
MBT’s U.S. Headquarters Moving to Portmouth, NH
Masai footwear, the parent of MBT footwear, is moving its U.S. headquarters from Sun Valley, ID, to larger office space in Portsmouth, NH…
West 49 Announces New Credit Facility
West 49 Inc., the Canadian action sports chain, has received a new senior secured asset-based credit facility from the Bank of Montreal. The three-year, Canadian$25 million (U.S. $23.7 mm) committed ABL Facility is structured for financing general operati
Invista Launches Anti-Counterfeit Campaign
Invista said it is taking a stance against trademark misuse on behalf of its brands. The owner of the Lycra fiber brand is launching an advertising campaign to reinforce the importance of protecting the value of its trademarks…
Grammici Boosts Use of Propreitary Organic Fabrics
Apparel maker Gramicci said organic blends now represent over 60% of the offering in men's wear and 65% in women’s wear. New this year are environmental impact standards in manufacturing, dye and water usage as well as responsible fiber sourcin
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