The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) says endorsed candidates in Virginia, including Bob McDonnell for governor, Ken Cuccinelli for attorney general and Bill Bolling for lieutenant governor, won yesterday’s general electio
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OIA Thanks Congress for Approving Funding for Public Lands
Congress has approved a 17% increase in total funding over last year’s level for the Department of the Interior (DOI) which manages a vast majority of the nation’s public lands. The final bill H.R. 2996, designates over $32 billion to the DOI,
Sport Chalet’s Q2 Sales Drop 7.9%; EBITDA Well Above Covenant Requirements
Sport Chalet, Inc. reported sales in the second quarter ended Sept. 27 decreased 7.9% to $88.8 million from $96.5 million a year ago as same-store sales decreased 12.4%. But the company noted that for the first half of fiscal 2010, it achieved EBITDA of $
Adams Golf Settles Stockholder Class Action Litigation
Adams Golf has agreed to settle and resolve a stockholder class action lawsuit initially filed in June 1999 against Adams Golf, certain of its current and former officers and directors, and the three underwriters in Adams Golf's July 1998 initial pub
IV Gear Licenses Coppertone Brand for Headwear
Thanks to a new licensing agreement with Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, the IV Gear division of InnoVision will be introducing a line of sun-protective headwear under the Coppertone brand. Initially, IV Gear will introduce 23 styles ranging from buc
New Balance Names New Sandal Licensee
New Balance announced that Boston-based KLONE LAB, LLC will be their U.S. licen sing partner for sandals and slides effective January 2010. The KLONE LAB, LLC team brings more than 39 years of footwear experience to the partnership with brands like adidas
Deuter Names Dir. of Sales/Marketing
Deuter, makers of multi-use packs, announced the hiring of Christian Mason as director of sales and marketing. Mason comes to Deuter USA from Petzl America, where he most recently managed the headlamp division for the vertical and headlamp equipment manuf
GoLite Appoints OutsidePR to Manage Public Relations and Social Media
GoLite, the manufacturer of outdoor apparel and equipment, has retained San Francisco-based OutsidePR to manage all public relations and social media efforts. The agency will work with GoLite’s marketing team to help communicate the company’s
Canada Goose Partners with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
Canada Goose, the Canadian manufacturer of down-insulated outerwear, has partnered with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a leader in the global hospitality industry, for a global contract that will include the development and manufacturing of exclusive Canada G
HD Spex Eyewear Brand Gains Equity Investment
Fireman Capital Partners, an investment group led by former Reebok CEO Paul Fireman, said it has made an investment in Pilla Inc., a company formerly known as HD Spex, that specializes in enhanced vision products for athletes such as marksmen and shooters
Steve Madden Reports Q3 Sales Up 9.4%; Earnings Spike 61%
Steve Madden announced sales for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 were $140.1 million compared to $128.1 million reported in the comparable period of 2008…
R.G. Barry Doubles Quarterly Profit
R.G. Barry Corp. more than doubled its first-quarter profit to $2.27 million, or 21 cents a share, in the three months ended Sept. 26 from $1.1 million, or 10 cents, a year ago. Revenue grew 14.9% to $29.4 million from $25.6 million last year…
Hat World Acquires Sports Fan-Attic
Genesco Inc. announced that its Hat World subsidiary has completed the acquisition of the assets of Sports Fan-Attic, a Tampa, Fla.-based retailer of licensed sports headwear, apparel, accessories, and novelties, with 37 stores in seven states, and revenu
Cabela’s to Offer Customers Identity Protection
Cabela’s Inc. and LifeLock, Inc., a leader in proactive identity theft protection, have partnered to provide Cabela’s customers a special offer to help protect their identity…
Play It Again Parent Sees Q3 Profit Gain
Winmark Corporation, the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported earnings grew 33% in the third quarter ended Sept. 26, to $1.8 million, or 33 cents a share, from $1.35 million, or 24 cents, a year ago. Revenues grew to $9.8 million from $9.1 million…
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